Research Project Management and Leadership: A Handbook for Everyone

This handbook provides simplified project management approaches tailored for research, offering guidance on planning, management, and leadership. It includes practical tools like the work breakdown structure and interviews with research leaders, making it valuable for researchers of all levels.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2024
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Project management approaches, widely adopted by millions of people worldwide, often prove to be overly detailed or restrictive when applied to research endeavors. In response to this challenge, project management expert P. Alison Paprica has crafted a comprehensive handbook specifically designed to aid in the planning, management, and leadership of research projects. Titled Research Project Management and Leadership, this invaluable resource offers simplified versions of globally recognized project management tools, such as the work breakdown structure, to facilitate a clear understanding of project scope. Additionally, the handbook provides guidance on essential processes, including a five-step risk identification and response framework. Complementing the management guidance, the handbook features insightful interview write-ups with 19 distinguished Canadian and international research leaders, who share their experiences and lessons learned in situations where leadership skills were crucial. These captivating narratives offer valuable insights into the importance of leadership in research and provide practical strategies for developing and applying leadership skills in various research contexts. With its accessible language and practical insights, Research Project Management and Leadership serves as a valuable resource for a wide range of individuals, including principal investigators overseeing multimillion-dollar projects and graduate students embarking on their thesis research. By providing a comprehensive exploration of management and leadership tools, processes, and practices, the book aims to empower readers to select the most appropriate strategies for their specific research endeavors and effectively implement them within the research setting.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487544461