June 26, 2019—The George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation (CHI) Grand Rounds feature a range of speakers addressing a variety of topics September through May of each year. CHI Grand Rounds are a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. More info at www.chimb.ca
The management of research projects can be a daunting and overwhelming activity. Research Project Managers have been easing this burden, assisting Investigators and Research Administrators alike in the management of their diverse projects. Through the deployment and use of accepted project management principles, tools and techniques and leveraging their research experience, acquired skillsets and networks, Research Project Managers have assisted in the delivery of high quality, impactful research (results) and improvements in research administration and business operations. This presentation will provide attendees with an overview of how project management tools, techniques and principles have been used by Research Project Managers within the research environment. It will define the role of the Project Manager and present reasons why experienced project management is recommended in clinical and health research.
Learning Objectives:
- Why Project Management is important in research.
- What the role of a Research Project Manager is and when one’s needed.
- The approaches, techniques and tools Research Project Managers bring to a research project.
- How to access Research Project Management Services through CHI.
Presenters:
Brendon J. Foot & Pusha Sadi, Project Managers, Research, Project Management Platform, CHIMB.
