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Written by Paul Affleck
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A near universal characteristic of an FP project is an annual meeting. These meetings are often a highlight for the project participants, providing an opportunity to hear the latest results and network with colleagues. However, organising a successful meeting can be a major challenge and it is worth taking the time to answer these key questions.
When should I start making preparations?
To secure the right venues and speakers you need to start at least 6 months in advance, preferably 12 months in advance. To be honest it's never too early to start.
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Written by Paul Affleck
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TIP 1
Develop an effective working relationship with your current Project Officer
The cornerstone of a successful project is a good relationship between the Project Manager and the Project Officer. It is difficult to over stress the importance of this point. The Project Manager and the Project Officer must share an understanding of the project's aims and appreciate the challenges that the other faces. If possible, it is also a good idea to have direct contact with the EC Financial Officer assigned to your Project.
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Written by Marie-Laure Muiras
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Any Project Management (PM) accreditation should support a claim that an accredited person is a Project Manager who has acquired the skills and methods necessary to do the job in a professional manner.
Therefore, the accreditation body should be widely recognised and accepted throughout the world (or at least region of interest) as evidence of a proven level of experience, knowledge and education in project management.
It should be renowned for its standards and best practice in the field and provide a high level of support and training to its members.
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Written by Barry Yau
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“Is that like a hobby?” asked the inquisitive scientist when I was in Bologna introducing myself as the Project Manager of the €12 million SAFE Project, a 49 partner FP6 network of excellence (NoE) with over 200 researchers supported by over 100 administration and finance staff, spanning 19 countries. To paraphrase a Beach Boys song, wouldn’t it be nice if being a FP6 project manager was like a hobby? I’m unsure if the scientist’s perceptions of a project manager are largely shared by the research community but maybe it would have helped if I had worn a white lab coat and run around with bubbling test tubes.
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Written by Paul Affleck
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So what specifically is the role of the project manager?
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