Few people really want to make decisions without evidence, but time pressures and competing priorities can make achieving analysis with impact difficult. This post explores some of the ways you can make sure your analysis makes a difference. Put Yourself in The Decision-Maker’s Shoes Think about the the person you would like your analysis to… Read More »
It is said that around 90% of training is wasted as skills gained on expensive training courses are lost within a year. Thankfully it doesn’t have to be this way, and with a little forethought and planning it is possible to make the most of training. 1. Think About Your Learning Objectives The first step… Read More »
Protectionism is the economic policy of restricting the import of foreign goods, and although appealing has an almost universally negative economic effect. It is also easy to fall into the trap of intellectual protectionism – when we place barriers and restrictions to the ‘importation’ of external ideas and solutions. Just as in economics, intellectual protectionism… Read More »
Sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start with writing a project application. You know you are passionate about your project, but experience tells you that’s not always enough. Here are three tips for writing an application to help you get going. 1. Why this? – What’s important about your project? The first point to… Read More »
Science and research budgets have been feeling the squeeze since the recession. Could careful use of project management be one way to make most efficient use of these scant resources? Science and project management are not normally a happy mix – but perhaps “Agile” could help scientists manage some projects more efficiently. Project Management And… Read More »