Leading and Managing People in Research (formerly EPMR)
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 March 2025, 14:00
Venue: Littlegate House, 16-17 St Ebbe's Street OX1 1PT
Venue Details: Seminar Room
Speaker: Various Speakers
Organiser contact email address: researcherhub@admin.ox.ac.uk
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://cosy.ox.ac.uk/accessplan/clientinput/course/coursebooker.aspx?coursedateid=588847
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Louisa Chandler