This workshop explored the challenges facing project managers in the research and development environment and examined how different organisations tackle these issues
Organiser: Maura Launchbury, Programme Manager, Diamond Light Source
Project management in research environments that exist to create new technology, pushing the boundaries of possibility, require a more flexible approach without compromising control. A balance of ingredients enabling the pursuit of knowledge and delivery of projects within the constraints of the economic world is required.
This work shop explored the challenges facing project managers in the research and development environment and examined how different organisations tackle these issues.
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Speakers:
Dr Janet Smart – Senior Research Fellow, Saïd Business School, Oxford University
Kathryn Poulter – Project Controller for Physical Science, Diamond Light Source
Nigel Morris CEng, MIMechE - Project Manager, RAL Space Science
Matt Fletcher- Division Head- ISIS Design Division
Kevin, Deputy Head of Project Programme Management Profession, GCHQ
Programme:
| Topic | Start | End |
| Welcome and Coffee – Diamond House Atrium | 09:00 | 09:30 |
| Session 1, G.59 – Maura Launchbury | ||
| Andy Akerman – Finance Director, Diamond Light Source – Welcome | 09:30 | 09:40 |
| Dr Janet Smart, Senior Research Fellow at Said Business School, where she teaches Operations Management and Systems Engineering. - Project Management & Systems Engineering. | 09:40 | 10:30 |
| Kathryn Poulter, Diamond Light Source – A Light Touch to Project Management | 10:30 | 11:15 |
| Coffee Break & Posters - Diamond House Atrium | 11.15 | 11.45 |
| Session 2, G.59 - Maura Launchbury | ||
| Nigel Morris, RAL Space Science – Project Costing | 11.45 | 12:30 |
| Lunch - Diamond House Atrium | 12:30 | 13:30 |
| Session 3, G.59 - Maura Launchbury | ||
| Matt Fletcher, Head ISIS Design Division – Project Sponsorship | 13:30 | 14.15 |
| Kevin, Deputy Head of Project Programme Management Profession, GCHQ | 14.15 | 15:00 |
| Summary & Questions / Discussion | 15:00 | 15:30 |
| Close |
If you have any questions please contact Maura Launchbury
Registration for this event is free and will include refreshments & lunch.
Registration is closed
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