On the 27th of June, some of the AI-Mind younger researchers had the opportunity to explore the best practices on Research Project Management during the training provided by accelopment Schweiz AG. The training was divided into five core blocks, which focused on different aspects of the project management such as planning, tracking and monitoring, risk management, documentation and communication.

Planning:

• Key internal and external stakeholders of the AI-Mind project.
• Different levels of their interest and influence on the project
• Define SMART objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Work Packages, Tasks and Sub-tasks.

Tools and different approaches to manage projects

Tracking and monitoring

• Funding and Tenders Portal
• Deliverable’s preparation process
• accelCOCKPIT®

Risk and contingency:

• Risk management workflow: risk identification, risk analysis, response plan and risk monitoring.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.

Documentation:

• Benefits of documentation and respective management
• Technical and financial reporting

Communication:

• Efficient communication through the .
• Discover the four-part formula for giving/receiving feedback
• for communication with stakeholders via e-mail

If you wish to get some inspiration for your research, we would recommend checking a book “The Art of Being a Scientist” by Roel Snieder and Ken Larner.