Using Agile Project Management to Lead a Multidisciplinary Research Programme: A Real World Example

Leading academic research projects and teams requires extensive project management skills – in addition to research-specific knowledge. Yet project management side of academic research is often overlooked and not included in academic/research training. As a result, many academic research endeavours fail to reach their full potential in delivering outputs and societal benefits.

The learning objectives
In this talk, Sandra will share project and programme management layers of the BEATS Study journey from a pilot project into an award-winning, internationally recognised research programme. Using the agile project management knowledge, processes and tools – linked with transformational leadership and strategic planning – have been the key to the BEATS Research Programme’s success to deliver value, adapt to challenges, embrace new opportunities, maintain quality and productivity, and remain sustainable in the long-term.

 

Speakers biography
Sandra Mandic, PhD, PMP is the founder and the director of the research consultancy AGILE Research Ltd. (www.agileresearch.nz). She is also the founder and the leader of the award-winning Built Environment and Active Transport to School (BEATS) Research Programme, Adjunct Professor at Auckland University of Technology, Principal Advisor Transport Strategy at Wellington City Council in New Zealand and author of two books linking project management and academic research. Sandra’s personal and professional experience span nine cities across five countries and three continents - including Europe, Canada, United States and New Zealand.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-mandic/

 

 

 

City: Stockholm
Location: Döbelnsgatan 17, 111 40 Stockholm (Best Western Kom Hotel)
Language: English
When: 2023-06-19 (17:00-18:30)Add to your calendar

Type: Seminarium
Price: Free
Cancellable: No
Participants : 26/27
Responsible for activity: Marina Maric