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Leading and Managing People in Research (formerly EPMR) - in-person
Leading and Managing People in Research (formerly “Essentials of People Management in Research”) is a module in The Confident Manager Series, designed to equip PIs/academic managers with knowledge of their responsibilities when managing research staff and with key people skills needed to create a healthy and productive research environment.
Topics covered include recruiting effectively, leading and managing a team, having productive career conversations/annual reviews, supporting those on fixed-term contracts, and fostering positive research cultures, including excellence in research practice.
This module is specifically for new PIs (Principal Investigators) / Academic Managers / Researchers who have secured a grant that will involve recruiting and managing others or experienced PIs looking to update their knowledge and skills.
Objectives
- Understand what is expected of PIs/academic managers at Oxford – Clarify HR essentials for recruiting and leading your team – Learn how to facilitate effective career development conversations / annual reviews (CDR/PCDR) and to manage fixed-term contracts – Explore your role in fostering a positive research culture and enabling excellence in research practice
Please note: Professional services colleagues working in research or clinical trials are advised to enrol on the more appropriate module in The Confident Manager Series titled ‘Managing at Oxford’.
Date:
19 June 2025, 10:00
Venue:
Seminar Room, Littlegate House, St Ebbe's Street, Oxford, OX1 1PT
Speaker:
Jarlath Brine (University of Oxford)
Organisers:
People & Organisational Development (University of Oxford),
Researcher Hub (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address:
researcherhub@admin.ox.ac.uk
Hosts:
People & Organisational Development (University of Oxford),
Researcher Hub (University of Oxford)
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://cosy.ox.ac.uk/accessplan/clientinput/shoppingbasket3/basket/wizard/editbasket.aspx?coursedateid=594359
Booking email:
researcherhub@admin.ox.ac.uk
Cost:
Free
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editor:
Louisa Chandler
