Paula Santarén Rodríguez
International Project Manager – Social Economy
International Trade Unit – ACCIÓ
Leading a European project
2 July 2020EURADA Summer Course 2020
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ACCIÓ, Catalan Agency for Business
Competitiveness - Government of Catalonia
INNOVATION
FUNDING CLUSTERSSTART-UPS
FOREIGN
INVESTMENTINTERNATIONALIZA
TION
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A journey through the stages of the RaiSE
expedition...
QUESTION 1: What does the mountaineers picture suggest to you?
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The lead partner journey begins before
the project’s official start date
WHY a European project?
WHAT European project?
What do you want to ACHIEVE?
Your own challenge vs.
the European challenge
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Next step: how to select the right partners?
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Time to write the proposal!
QUESTION 2: How should the proposal be written? A – Each project partner prepares their own version. B – The lead partner writes everything. C – Partners write all together in a collaborative document. D – The lead partner prepares the first draft.
Tip: ensure consistency & showcase each partner’s strengths!
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Congratulations, your project is approved!
It’s time to RaiSE the project! The role of the leader is key to ensure success.
QUESTION 3: Which are the most important qualities that a project leader should have?
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Tip: when giving deadlines, be strict & allow margin for contingencies
A clear work plan is essential
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Creating a committed partnership
We all share a common goalThe project’s slogan “we RaiSE this project all together” is always present
The RaiSE song
The importance of after work hours during project meetings
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIBbu6vgzlM
Group cohesion is priceless
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Keys for success in leading a project
COMMITMENT
VISION
PERSEVERANCE
The project leader is the biggest fan of the project
EMPATHYFLEXIBILITY
PASSION
RESPONSIBILITY
Thank you!