Leading and Managing People in Research online (formerly “Essentials of People Management in Research online”) 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’.