24 Sep 2021

Registration Open for Development Programme for Directors of Research (DPDoR) 2021-2022

The British Academy of Management is pleased to announce that the long-established Development Programme for Directors of Research (DPDoR) run in collaboration with the Chartered Association of Business Schools, is currently open for registration for 2021/2022 programme. 

DPDoR supports Directors of Research, and those aspiring to the role, to develop their leadership and strategic capabilities to manage research performance, strategy, and funding in a rapidly changing research landscape. The 2021/22 programme will take place in person at a central London venue (pandemic-allowing, venue to be confirmed) with four interactive sessions taking place throughout the year to support you to develop your strategic approach and build a strong leadership network within the UK business school community.

Facilitator: Professor Natasha Mauthner, Director of Research,  Newcastle University Business School

Learning Outcomes:

  • Build and enhance the skills and competencies required to be an effective Director of Research
  • Understand how the current external research, funding and policy environment affects your strategy for business and management research
  • Gain confidence in managing internal pressures, relationships, faculty performance and HR.
  • Explore approaches to managing the REF process from strategy, implementation and the presentation of results
  • Work towards your professional development and learning objectives in the context of your institution's research priorities strategy

Programme details: There will be four interactive sessions, starting on 25 November 2021.

Event fee:

The fee to attend DPDoR is £3,670.  Places are filling up fast so if you are interested, please register as soon as possible.