Leading and Managing People in Research (formerly EPMR) - online
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: 20 May 2025, 10:00
Venue: Online
Speaker: Various Speakers
Organiser: 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=553298
Booking email: researcherhub@admin.ox.ac.uk
Cost: Free
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Louisa Chandler