27-28 SEP. 2021
Online
Registrations Closed

2 Days Training Course & Certification

CONSORTIA MANAGEMENT FOR E.C. FUNDED PROJECTS

Synchronous Online Course & Workshop

Short Course Description

Quick Facts:

  • Duration: 2 Days (Synchronous Online Training + Preparatory Asynchronous Module)
  • Format: Online
  • Certification: Certificate of Training Completion (hard copy and digital)
  • Who Should Attend: Project coordinators, managers, EU project stakeholders, and professionals involved in consortia management for EU-funded projects
  • Focus: Consortium and stakeholder management, PM² methodology, conflict resolution, and communication strategies

Why Choose This Course

This 2-day training course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to manage consortia and stakeholders effectively in EU-funded projects. By focusing on practical and theoretical aspects of stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation, the course provides participants with a comprehensive approach to building strong consortium relationships, ensuring smooth project governance, and improving project success rates. With a strong foundation in the PM² Methodology, the course covers critical success factors, project governance, consortium agreements, and dispute resolution techniques. Participants will also benefit from interactive workshops, exercises, and case studies to apply the learnings to real-world scenarios.

Key Benefits

  • Learn best practices in stakeholder and consortium management for EU-funded projects
  • Acquire resources on the PM² methodology and stakeholder management artefacts
  • Improve project proposal success rates through effective stakeholder engagement
  • Master consortium agreement drafting, conflict resolution, and alternative dispute resolution methods

What You Will Learn

  • Apply stakeholder management principles to EU-funded projects
  • Understand PM² Methodology concepts, focusing on consortium management
  • Develop effective communication and reporting strategies with project partners and the European Commission
  • Learn to manage consortium conflicts using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques
  • Implement best practices for negotiation, governance, and risk management within project consortia

If you are going to be effective with your Stakeholders and consortium members in particular, you must take the time to develop and build support and influence. Whether for a project/programme or a significant change initiative, without the support of people, failure is inevitable. Research has shown that Project and Programme Management Specialists (not excluding project coordinators) spent much more time than the average respondent dealing with people and people issues.

This exciting and innovative Stakeholder & Consortium Management training course will focus on the practical and theoretical aspects of engaging with the consortium members, negotiating, communicating & influencing. You will learn how to build an ongoing relationship with people to ensure success in all you do and the essential ingredients of engagement and practical skills in consortium agreement drafting, negotiations, communications, conflict resolution and influencing.

The corner-stone for this course will be the PM2 Methodology, that will provide us with the basic framework  to bridge the existing gap between project management and stakeholder/consortium management.

To deliver the expected learning objectives and training experience, a well-orchestrated mixture of synchronous and asynchronous learning methods will be used including lecture-type presentations, structured discussions, simulations and group work.

Finally, the extensive use of case studies will make the training as practical as possible. The workshops will be conducted both online and off-line, using carefully chosen open source collaborative tools.

In total, the training seminar is comprised of:

  • Two Synchronous modules of eight hours each (16 hours in total)
  • Preparatory Asynchronous Module

Strictly limited seats per course ensure a focused learning experience and a customised programme.

Participants of the two days training will learn:

  • About the environment of EU funded projects
  • How to apply stakeholder management best practices to EU funded projects
  • Critical Success Factors (CSFs) of stakeholder and consortium management
  • About the key concepts of the PM² Methodology with a special focus on stakeholder management
  • How to use the PM² templates/artefacts related to stakeholder management
  • How to achieve proper project governance and coordination
  • How to establish transparency and foster commitment related to effort allocation
  • The project management roles and their responsibilities
  • The key areas of focus when drafting a consortium agreement
  • Techniques to manage stakeholder related risks in projects
  • How to facilitate effective communication with project partners
  • How to properly structure internal (intra-consortium) and external reporting
  • How to manage and resolve consortium member conflicts
  • How to promote and properly use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods (amicable reconciliation/negotiation, mediation, arbitration)
  • How to engage intra-consortium negotiations

This seminar is ideal for those who work on EU funded projects and companies who are collaborating with the EC. Having in your CV the acknowledgement of attending the present workshop showcases your familiarity with stakeholder management and your commitment to consortium  management excellence.

Course’s Benefits & Outcomes:

  • Get exclusive information and resources on stakeholder and consortium management
  • Improve the success rate of your project proposals
  • Improve the quality of your project planning and reporting
  • Increase your organisation’s competitiveness
  • Receive tangible and actionable advice on your projects
  • Network and exchange experience with peers and possible partners from across EU
  • National Contact Points for H2020
  • Project Managers
  • Projects Administrators
  • Account Managers
  • Co-ordinators and Controllers
  • Managers
  • Development Managers
  • Directors of Research
  • Directors
  • Risk Managers
  • Grants Financial Accountants
  • Consultants advising Beneficiaries
  • Consultants and Accountants working for the public sector
  • Policy Advisors
  • From:
  • Public and Private Beneficiaries of EU Funds
  • Competitors of companies having benefited from aid
  • Coordinating Bodies
  • National and Regional Public Authorities
  • City Councils, Regional and Local Governments
  • Regional Development Agencies
  • National and Regional Ministries
  • National and Regional Subordinate Bodies
  • Research & Technology Centres
  • Public and Private Research Institutes
  • Higher Education Institutions & Universities
  • Spin-off Companies
  • Private Companies of all Sectors
  • Associations, Foundations, Non for Profit and NGOs
  • Consulting Companies
  • Business Development Agencies

Participation fee for the whole training:  €1100 excl. VAT 

In order to support the continuous development and progression of the acquired knowledge and skills, it is essential to provide physical and tangible resources to which participants can quickly refer and recall information. Therefore, each participant before the beginning of the Seminar will receive a Training Pack containing the following:

1. E-learning resources

a. Pre-training skills-mapping survey, designed to give the necessary information in order to tailor the course to best suit your requirements

b. Preparatory e-learning modules on key initial elements on the subject

c. Other electronic resources

d. Post course support on potential questions relevant to the contents of the course delivered

2. Physical resources (to find them at your doorstep just before the start of the course)

a) Hard copies of training material

b) Various Templates and Resources

c) Course’s Handbook

d) Certification of training completion

e) Notepad & Pen

f) Seminar Bag

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GENERIC QUESTIONS ON COURSES PROCESS

To reserve a seat, you need to complete the course registration form on the course webpage, providing your personal details and your organisation's invoicing information. Within one working day, a member of the European Academy's Communications Team will contact you with a pro-forma invoice and further details. Pro-forma invoices are typically paid within two weeks of issuance, except in specific cases with exceptional circumstances. Your seat is tentatively reserved until payment is received, and your registration is finalized once payment is confirmed. For those paying online during registration, your seat is confirmed immediately, and a final invoice will be sent to you within one working day. If your organisation has specific payment requirements (e.g., adding a purchase order number or paying after course completion), you can note this in the comments section of the registration form for added flexibility.

Payments can be made via bank transfer or credit card, and all major credit cards are accepted. After registration, you will receive a pro-forma invoice to proceed with the payment via bank transfer. If your organisation requires a regular invoice instead, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your request. For those who choose to pay online during the course registration form submission, a final invoice will be sent within one working day. The payment is considered complete once the full amount is credited to the provider’s bank account. Please note that any bank charges or payment processing fees are the responsibility of the participant. The participation fee does not include travel, accommodation, or personal expenses, and VAT is applied separately if applicable.

After your registration is confirmed, you will receive a link to the Pre-Training Survey, which is sent one week before the course. This survey assesses your level of knowledge and understanding, and expectations from the course, allowing the expert to adjust the content to the specific needs of the group. In the week before the course begins, you will also gain access to the e-learning space, which remains available for 6 months after course completion. For online training, you will receive Zoom credentials and hard copies of the course materials delivered to your address via courier services. For in-class courses, venue information and directions will be provided, and hard copies of the materials will be distributed on the first day of training. Upon course completion, you will receive a link to the Post-Training Survey to provide feedback, along with hard copies of your Digital Certificate of Training Completion and a free voucher for the PM² Basic Certification Exam.

The training is offered both online and in-class at various locations across Europe, with upcoming cities announced on our website. Whether you attend online or in-person, the course combines lectures, interactive sessions, and practical group exercises. The online training is conducted through Zoom and uses collaborative tools to ensure high levels of interaction, allowing participants to engage with trainers and peers, take part in group discussions, and collaborate on exercises in real time, ensuring a dynamic and engaging learning experience.

For online courses, all sessions follow Central European Time (CET), which is the time zone of Brussels. In-class courses, however, follow the local time zone of the specific country where the course is being held. Please make sure to check the time zone when planning your participation, especially for online sessions.

Yes, all participants receive both soft and hard copies of the course materials. Soft copies are accessible through the e-learning space, which remains available for 6 months after the course completion. For online training, hard copies are delivered via courier services to the shipping address you provide during registration. For in-class training, hard copies will be handed out at the course venue on the first day, before the training begins.

Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a digital Certificate of Training Completion. This certificate will acknowledge your commitment and accomplishments throughout the training. You will have the convenience of easily accessing, downloading, and sharing your certificate, which can also be added to your professional LinkedIn profile, or shared with potential employers to highlight your new qualifications.

We understand that plans can change. Should you be unable to attend the course, you can request a cancellation at any time before the course start date. In some cases, full or partial refunds are available, depending on the timing of your cancellation. Additionally, you have the option to transfer your registration to a future course. For full details, please click here to view the course's terms and conditions.

Yes, you can transfer your registration to another participant without any additional fees. To do so, simply submit your request via email to [email protected] at least 7 days before the course start date. In exceptional circumstances, if you are unable to meet the 7-day notice for transferring your registration, you can still notify us via email, and we will review the request on a case-by-case basis to accommodate the transfer where possible.

Yes, group discounts are available for organisations registering multiple participants for the same course session. For more details, please contact us at [email protected], and we will be happy to provide information on the discount structure for group bookings.

Yes, we offer in-house delivery of our full range of training courses, either online or on-site. For larger teams or organisations requiring specific project assistance, this is an ideal option. If you are interested, simply send your request to [email protected], and we will be happy to prepare a comprehensive proposal tailored to your needs

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Distant 2-day Synchronous Seminar and Preparatory Asynchronous Module

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GENERIC QUESTIONS ON COURSES PROCESS

To reserve a seat, you need to complete the course registration form on the course webpage, providing your personal details and your organisation's invoicing information. Within one working day, a member of the European Academy's Communications Team will contact you with a pro-forma invoice and further details. Pro-forma invoices are typically paid within two weeks of issuance, except in specific cases with exceptional circumstances. Your seat is tentatively reserved until payment is received, and your registration is finalized once payment is confirmed. For those paying online during registration, your seat is confirmed immediately, and a final invoice will be sent to you within one working day. If your organisation has specific payment requirements (e.g., adding a purchase order number or paying after course completion), you can note this in the comments section of the registration form for added flexibility.

Payments can be made via bank transfer or credit card, and all major credit cards are accepted. After registration, you will receive a pro-forma invoice to proceed with the payment via bank transfer. If your organisation requires a regular invoice instead, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your request. For those who choose to pay online during the course registration form submission, a final invoice will be sent within one working day. The payment is considered complete once the full amount is credited to the provider’s bank account. Please note that any bank charges or payment processing fees are the responsibility of the participant. The participation fee does not include travel, accommodation, or personal expenses, and VAT is applied separately if applicable.

After your registration is confirmed, you will receive a link to the Pre-Training Survey, which is sent one week before the course. This survey assesses your level of knowledge and understanding, and expectations from the course, allowing the expert to adjust the content to the specific needs of the group. In the week before the course begins, you will also gain access to the e-learning space, which remains available for 6 months after course completion. For online training, you will receive Zoom credentials and hard copies of the course materials delivered to your address via courier services. For in-class courses, venue information and directions will be provided, and hard copies of the materials will be distributed on the first day of training. Upon course completion, you will receive a link to the Post-Training Survey to provide feedback, along with hard copies of your Digital Certificate of Training Completion and a free voucher for the PM² Basic Certification Exam.

The training is offered both online and in-class at various locations across Europe, with upcoming cities announced on our website. Whether you attend online or in-person, the course combines lectures, interactive sessions, and practical group exercises. The online training is conducted through Zoom and uses collaborative tools to ensure high levels of interaction, allowing participants to engage with trainers and peers, take part in group discussions, and collaborate on exercises in real time, ensuring a dynamic and engaging learning experience.

For online courses, all sessions follow Central European Time (CET), which is the time zone of Brussels. In-class courses, however, follow the local time zone of the specific country where the course is being held. Please make sure to check the time zone when planning your participation, especially for online sessions.

Yes, all participants receive both soft and hard copies of the course materials. Soft copies are accessible through the e-learning space, which remains available for 6 months after the course completion. For online training, hard copies are delivered via courier services to the shipping address you provide during registration. For in-class training, hard copies will be handed out at the course venue on the first day, before the training begins.

Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a digital Certificate of Training Completion. This certificate will acknowledge your commitment and accomplishments throughout the training. You will have the convenience of easily accessing, downloading, and sharing your certificate, which can also be added to your professional LinkedIn profile, or shared with potential employers to highlight your new qualifications.

We understand that plans can change. Should you be unable to attend the course, you can request a cancellation at any time before the course start date. In some cases, full or partial refunds are available, depending on the timing of your cancellation. Additionally, you have the option to transfer your registration to a future course. For full details, please click here to view the course's terms and conditions.

Yes, you can transfer your registration to another participant without any additional fees. To do so, simply submit your request via email to [email protected] at least 7 days before the course start date. In exceptional circumstances, if you are unable to meet the 7-day notice for transferring your registration, you can still notify us via email, and we will review the request on a case-by-case basis to accommodate the transfer where possible.

Yes, group discounts are available for organisations registering multiple participants for the same course session. For more details, please contact us at [email protected], and we will be happy to provide information on the discount structure for group bookings.

Yes, we offer in-house delivery of our full range of training courses, either online or on-site. For larger teams or organisations requiring specific project assistance, this is an ideal option. If you are interested, simply send your request to [email protected], and we will be happy to prepare a comprehensive proposal tailored to your needs

If you are going to be effective with your Stakeholders and consortium members in particular, you must take the time to develop and build support and influence. Whether for a project/programme or a significant change initiative, without the support of people, failure is inevitable. Research has shown that Project and Programme Management Specialists (not excluding project coordinators) spent much more time than the average respondent dealing with people and people issues.

This exciting and innovative Stakeholder & Consortium Management training course will focus on the practical and theoretical aspects of engaging with the consortium members, negotiating, communicating & influencing. You will learn how to build an ongoing relationship with people to ensure success in all you do and the essential ingredients of engagement and practical skills in consortium agreement drafting, negotiations, communications, conflict resolution and influencing.

The corner-stone for this course will be the PM2 Methodology, that will provide us with the basic framework  to bridge the existing gap between project management and stakeholder/consortium management.

To deliver the expected learning objectives and training experience, a well-orchestrated mixture of synchronous and asynchronous learning methods will be used including lecture-type presentations, structured discussions, simulations and group work.

Finally, the extensive use of case studies will make the training as practical as possible. The workshops will be conducted both online and off-line, using carefully chosen open source collaborative tools.

In total, the training seminar is comprised of:

  • Two Synchronous modules of eight hours each (16 hours in total)
  • Preparatory Asynchronous Module

Strictly limited seats per course ensure a focused learning experience and a customised programme.

The course will address the needs of organisations and people involved in international collaborative funded projects. It includes all the essentials for the understanding of the EU projects environment such as the rights and obligations of EU funds beneficiaries and provides step-by-step guidance for the management of projects, and particularly, their more difficult aspect: “people”. 

The training will equip participants with all the necessary knowledge, skills and reference sources to help them understand, tailor and effectively use a structured stakeholder management approach for the coordination of multi-party project work, but also for the effective reporting and smooth communication with the Project Officers of the European Commission.

During this course, the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) of stakeholder management will be discussed and participants will understand how to address them. With the help of workshops and exercises, at the end of the course participants will be in a position to start implementing some of the best practices which will increase the quality of their stakeholder management. After the training, participants will be able to more successfully coordinate collaborative projects and increase their success rates in terms of efficiency and effectiveness.

Participants of the two days training will learn:

  • About the environment of EU funded projects
  • How to apply stakeholder management best practices to EU funded projects
  • Critical Success Factors (CSFs) of stakeholder and consortium management
  • About the key concepts of the PM² Methodology with a special focus on stakeholder management
  • How to use the PM² templates/artefacts related to stakeholder management
  • How to achieve proper project governance and coordination
  • How to establish transparency and foster commitment related to effort allocation
  • The project management roles and their responsibilities
  • The key areas of focus when drafting a consortium agreement
  • Techniques to manage stakeholder related risks in projects
  • How to facilitate effective communication with project partners
  • How to properly structure internal (intra-consortium) and external reporting
  • How to manage and resolve consortium member conflicts
  • How to promote and properly use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods (amicable reconciliation/negotiation, mediation, arbitration)
  • How to engage intra-consortium negotiations

This seminar is ideal for those who work on EU funded projects and companies who are collaborating with the EC. Having in your CV the acknowledgement of attending the present workshop showcases your familiarity with stakeholder management and your commitment to consortium  management excellence.

Course’s Benefits & Outcomes:

  • Get exclusive information and resources on stakeholder and consortium management
  • Improve the success rate of your project proposals
  • Improve the quality of your project planning and reporting
  • Increase your organisation’s competitiveness
  • Receive tangible and actionable advice on your projects
  • Network and exchange experience with peers and possible partners from across EU
  • National Contact Points for H2020
  • Project Managers
  • Projects Administrators
  • Account Managers
  • Co-ordinators and Controllers
  • Managers
  • Development Managers
  • Directors of Research
  • Directors
  • Risk Managers
  • Heads of Units
  • Auditors
  • Grants Financial Accountants
  • Directors of Financial Services
  • Chief Financial Officers & Chief Internal Auditors
  • Internal Auditors
  • External Auditors working for the Public Administration
  • Researchers & Professors
  • Consultants advising Beneficiaries
  • Consultants and Accountants working for the public sector
  • Policy Advisors
  • From:
  • International and European Institutions & Organisations
  • European Agencies
  • European and National Associations
  • Public Authorities and Inspectorates
  • Public Health Services and Hospitals
  • Certifying Authorities
  • Executive Agencies
  • Public and Private Beneficiaries of EU Funds
  • Managing Authorities
  • Coordinating Bodies
  • National and Regional Public Authorities
  • City Councils, Regional and Local Governments
  • Regional Development Agencies
  • National and Regional Ministries
  • National and Regional Subordinate Bodies
  • National and Regional Courts of Auditors
  • Research & Technology Centres
  • Public and Private Research Institutes
  • Higher Education Institutions & Universities
  • Private Companies of all Sectors
  • Clusters and Innovation Centres
  • Private Companies
  • Associations, Foundations, Non for Profit and NGOs
  • Consulting Companies
  • Business Development Agencies

Participation fee for the whole training:  €1390 excl. VAT 

In order to support the continuous development and progression of the acquired knowledge and skills, it is essential to provide physical and tangible resources to which participants can quickly refer and recall information. Therefore, each participant before the beginning of the Seminar will receive a Training Pack containing the following:

1. E-learning resources

a. Pre-training skills-mapping survey, designed to give the necessary information in order to tailor the course to best suit your requirements

b. Preparatory e-learning modules on key initial elements on the subject

c. Other electronic resources

d. Post course support on potential questions relevant to the contents of the course delivered

2. Physical resources (to find them at your doorstep just before the start of the course)

a) Hard copies of training material

b) Various Templates and Resources

c) Course’s Handbook

d) Certification of training completion

e) Notepad & Pen

f) Seminar Bag

27-28 SEP. 2021
Online
Registrations Closed

Training Schedule

8-9 MAR. 2021

Online

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