The Accelerate programme has been designed to support early-stage researchers in their development as leaders and managers of research projects and teams. 

Programme Outline

With Louise McNamara

Speaker: Cathal Linnane, Research Office

Context setting. Your aims for the programme? 

Team Development & Collaboration 

with Brian Cleere

Very practical tips on setting your research project up for success in UL.

with HR

- Recruitment and Selection 

- Employment Contracts 

- Policies and procedures for Managers 

- Supporting your teams development & team culture 

with Finance

Advice on how to best manage your Research Budget & the support available from Research Finance 

with Paddy Lavelle

- Why leadership presence matters 

- How you present yourself 

- How You Communicate 

- How You Act 

 

- Understanding influencing 

- Understanding the stakeholders (levels of interest/distinct reasons for being involved/different relationships) 

-Understanding the Skills required. 

with Tricia Cunningham

- Managing various levels of performance/ different relationships  

-Top Tips for Managers 

with Louise McNamara

Bringing it all together in your future plan.

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