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Project planning and management for Graduate Researchers

Description:

Enhance your project management skills and boost your research career!

Why is Project Management and Planning Essential?

  1. Successful Completion: Effective planning is crucial for completing your MRes or PhD on time and with excellence.
  2. Skill Development: Gain valuable skills that are highly sought after by employers in both academic and non-academic settings.
  3. Efficiency: Learn to manage your time and resources efficiently, reducing stress and increasing productivity.
  4. Career Advancement: Enhance your CV with project management skills that demonstrate your ability to lead and execute complex projects.
  5. Collaboration: Improve your ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, peers, and research teams.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Project Planning Basics: Understand the fundamentals of project management, including setting goals, timelines, and milestones.
  • Time Management: Learn techniques to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively.
  • Resource Allocation: Discover how to allocate resources efficiently to maximize your research output.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Tools and Software: Get familiar with project management tools and software that can streamline your workflow.
  • Real-World Applications: Hear from experts about how project management skills are applied in various professional settings.

Questions and suggestions? Send to gr.development@mq.edu.au or  christine.bilsland@mq.edu.au
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Graduate Research Students
Venue: TBA
Facilitator(s): Chris Bilsland
Enquiries: gr.development@mq.edu.au
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Terms & Conditions

  1. For GR Candidates, "no shows" will be reported to your Principal Supervisor and Faculty Liaison Coordinator, and may jeopardize your participation in future GR training events.
  2. To cancel your registration, select 'unregister' in your registration confirmation or email the event enquiry contact as soon as possible.
  3. Your MQ ID number is the unique identifier for your registration and will not be disclosed.