Post on 27-Jun-2020
NICE TO MEET YOU!
Project Management & Implementation
Orla Casey
Founded in 2003, Momentum is an Irish VET organisation focused on
• progressive learning programmes, content and platforms – we train over 600 per annum (in classroom) and thousands of online trainees
• entrepreneurship and innovation
20+ years experience of EU projects as a partner and application writer
External Evaluators
ABOUT US
OUR EU EXPERIENCE
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FINAL ASSESSMENT SCORE 89/100
Some insights into
Budget control and time
management
Communication and Cooperation
Monitoring progress, quality and achievement of project activities
COMMUNICATION & CO‐OPERATION
Start with Partnership Structure Craft your partnership very carefully with a balanced skill mix, experience and country
Develop a partner profile form and strength of information therein e.g. their networks for dissemination & sustainability
Local evidence of need
Active engagement in preparation and application writing phase ‐ Break down the application into bite‐sized pieces
TOP TIPS
• Search Erasmus + Results Platform (formally Valor)
• Smart Communication Use tools for file sharing, LinkedIn, Skype
• Strong leadership and clear deadlines e.g. mandates
BUDGET CONTROL & TIME MANAGEMENT
Very clear budget guidance provided – be clear with partners that admin, dissemination, impact evaluation etc is included in project management and NOT IN IOs !
Prepare a budget template in excelwith days allocation per IO –researcher, teacher, trainer – clarity from the outset
Use distance calculator
TOP TIPS
• The Gantt Chart is a powerful tool – use from application to project completion
• Demonstrate capacity of lead partner to manage the budget –give evidence
• Emphasise use of smart tools
Monitoring progress, quality and achievement of project activities
Absolutely critical ‐ clear indicators for all IOs, dissemination, impact
Appoint one partner as Internal Evaluator and if budget allows include an External Evaluator
Commit to a Quality Management and Evaluation Plan – think through and summarise what this should be – link it to your indicators
TOP TIPS
Impact + evaluation toolThe UK NA has developed the Impact+ Exercise to help applicants and projects think about what their impact could be and how to measure it.
The exercise involves a workshop and just needs you, your partners and the Impact+ Exercise materials.
https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/impact assessment‐resources
Everything you need to know is in http://www.leargas.ie/wp‐content/uploads/2016/02/2016‐L%C3%A9argas‐Forum‐Impact‐presentation.pdf
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mention stubborn ?!
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