Project management for researchers and evaluators


Introduction to Project Management

The field of project management offers many tools and tips that can be used to enhance evaluation and research projects.

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Managing research project risks

Challenges can occur in any research or evaluation project, but we improve our project success by proactively anticipating and planning for them.

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Identifying “lessons learned”

Debriefing is a useful strategy to help project teams build on successes and develop recommendations for improvement.

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Strengthening research team communications

Maintaining strong communication with our teams is one of the most important steps toward ensuring project success.

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Developing Work Breakdown Structures

Work Breakdown Structures provide a strong foundation for more comprehensive project planning.

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Visualizing your timeline

Creating a network diagram and calculating your critical path can help you prioritize tasks and manage your timeline.

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Estimating project timelines and costs

Developing estimates can be challenging, but there are several useful strategies for improving our accuracy.

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Monitoring and controlling projects

While implementing research projects, we should monitor our status and thoughtfully manage changes to our approach.

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Negotiating research projects

A “win-win” negotiation approach can help researchers and partners develop strong relationships that support high-quality projects.

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