Agree sensible outcomes, identify key points on the route to those outcomes, provide adequate resources of time, people, assets and money and a project can be delivered on-time and on-budget.
Add an experienced, flexible and imaginative project manager and it will be easier - and probably a great deal more fun
Have a look at the types of projects managed and look at the references on the right hand side of this page.
Don is clear, goal focused and calm in the face of pressure, and is able to communicate highly complex technical ideas in a straightforward way, both verbally and in writing. He has highly developed interpersonal skills, which have been invaluable in maintaining and expanding (from 12 to 21 industrial collaborators) the complex collaboration established with that first tranche of research council funding...
Professor Sarah Cowley
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The BIAS network was originally set up by SEEDA to bring together key stakeholders to network and discuss patient care pathways for acute brain injuries (stroke and trauma). In my view it has clearly fulfilled this role under the excellent stewardship and commitment of Don Grocott . It has been a pleasure to work with Don as a member of the steering group and a very large part of the network’s success has been down to his efforts...
Professor Lars Sundstrom