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Mentor allocated as part of the research accelerated grant Mentoring managed on a case by case basis by request through the RKE office, where senior professors mentor less senior staff 3.9 Research managers should actively encourage researchers to undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity, so far as is possible within the project. It should be stressed that developmental activity can often have a direct impact on the success of the project, by distributing work, taking advantage of individual strengths and talents, and increasing the skill and effectiveness of researchers in key areas such as writing for publication or communicating with a wider audience. Funding bodies acknowledge that the training of researchers is a significant contribution to research output and they Career development discussions into the University’s PDR process. career researchers can access a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice. Research Fellows are encouraged to access development via the HEA. MMU runs HEA-accredited programmes, and is able to offer in-house panels to award HEA Fellowship through our Professional Standards Framework. PDR supporting guidance and podcasts outline what the career development discussion should look like. The University’s Leadership and Management competency framework outlines a specific requirement for managers to develop themselves and others. 2013 Action – Complete 3 of the University’s career escalator project which illustrates career pathways and the qualifications, skills and experience required at each career stage: The University has created a ‘career pathways’ to bring together and develop career information for staff so they will recognise the range of options for developing and extending their careers, supported by high quality learning and development opportunities. Management development is identified for appropriate academic job roles. The career pathways can be accessed at:
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