‘Project Management’

Peter Flett, Management & Organisation

Cottrell 2V2, 2pm – 4pm - note this is a change from the previously advertised venue

22^nd November 2005

Project management is essential both to the individual worker planning his own work and the multinational company developing new production facilities for the next century. The first stage is to examine the possible projects, estimating their costs, benefits and risks. The best options are then analysed in more detail: their costs, time schedules and resource implications are all assessed. Alternative project plans are considered and the best plan is implemented. Throughout the project the manager must keep control of the schedule, cost and technical quality to ensure successful completion on time and to budget.

‘Making your Research Pay’

Alasdair Gammack, SURE

Cottrell COURT ROOM, 2pm – 4pm -note this is a change from the previously advertised venue

25/11/05 - Note this is a change from the previously advertised date

This session will introduce the basic steps required to begin the process of commercialisation.  Some of the issues covered will include: -

• It’s my idea and therefore I’m entitled to the profit.
• Is there a market for this research/product/service?
• Who owns the IP (Intellectual Property)?
• To patent or not to patent?
• In what way(s) can the University help me?
• Banks – who needs them?
• I’m a scientist – not a businessperson!
• What is a business plan anyway?
• This product will market itself!
• The importance of the right team!

Find out the answers to these questions, explore these statements and take your first steps towards making your research pay!