Project Cycle Management in IT v.2.

Impact Plan, Implementation, Monitoring, and Reporting

3h 0min

Theoretical and practical aspects related to R&D project implementation, monitoring and reporting to the body in charge, based on EU-project rules. Analyzing the roles and responsibilities in project implementation. Impact analysis related to project goals and horizontal priorities (e.g. green, digital, inclusiveness) and preparation of a detailed impact plan that can be consulted during the project implementation.


Plan competence development to support IT project management in the context of EU funds and programs. (20%)
Analyze project success criteria and the importance of making valid and timely decisions in project cycle phases. (20%)
Create a project application for an R&D IT project based on a tender for EU funding through collaborative teamwork. (5%)
Impact and Implementation of R&D Projects

Students are presented with main theoretical and practical aspect of impact planning, project implementation and monitoring taking into account ensuring the planned impact. 


Acquisition
1 Lecture on Impact Planning and Implementation

Students will attend a lecture that provides an overview of theoretical insights and practical guidelines on impact planning, implementation, and monitoring of R&D projects. The lecture will address key components such as analyzing roles and responsibilities, preparing a detailed impact plan, and ensuring the fulfillment of project goals.


45 min
Investigation
2 Case Study on Successful R&D Project Implementation

Students will investigate real-world case studies of successful R&D project implementations. This activity involves exploring project documentation to identify critical success factors, challenges, and the methods used to address them in alignment with EU project rules. Student will be provided with project reports, impact plans, evaluations.


45 min
Consolidation of an R&D Project Proposal

Students will work on an impact plan as a part of their project proposal. They will collate all the so-far-prepared parts of the project proposal and start preparing the final project application of an R&D project application, in line with the call.


Production
1 Workshop: Developing an Impact Plan

In a hands-on workshop, students will work in teams to create a detailed impact plan for their R&D project proposal. They will be tasked with drafting strategies to ensure consistent monitoring and successful achievement of the predefined impacts.


45 min
Discussion
2 Draft Project Application

Teams will consider the project application form (in line with the call) and ask the teacher any questions related to the finalization of the project proposal.


45 min