"Tell me how your project began and I will tell you how it will end."

How to apply?

Analyze your project from different perspectives. When writing a research proposal: consider the WHY, WHAT, HOW and WHO sides of the PM-cube following that order. When working on a running project, add the ACT and OK? sides of the PM-cube.

When?

As soon as you have a project idea, when writing a research proposal or when joining a starting or running research project.

Benefits.

Trained researchers applying the PM-cube recognize to be more focused, relaxed, innovative and successful. They write attractive proposals and better lead their team.

The philosophy

Because research environments (people and context) are constantly changing, research projects have to be adequately managed from the project idea up to its realisation.

Manage your project as if crossing the Pacific on a boat. First prepare your project by defining your destination, by roughly planning your route and costs and by getting funding. Only then can you realise your project. When navigating, iteratively check the situation and, if necessary, modify your route. When mooring at your final harbor, cele
ate your success!