Quick Switch - Industry Engagement Essentials

Earners of this badge have completed Quick Switch - Industry Engagement Essentials, a 1-day intensive workshop delivered by Code-Switch Consultants for PhD and postdoctoral researchers, and learned about: • Researching for Industry through Consultancy: why it is important for researchers to learn about consultancy; what research consultancy is; and how to do research consultancy, including case studies. • Futureproofing Careers through Project Management: the fundamentals of projects and project management; demand for and transferability of project management skills; Code-Switch’s project management approach; stakeholder analysis; product breakdown structure; and risk analysis. • Knowledge Exchange and Industry Skills in Academia: the value of knowledge exchange to society; measuring knowledge exchange; the importance of impact and creating impactful work; different types of impact; and skills for industry engagement. • Taking the Leap Outside Academia: why it is important for researchers to have a plan B; how researchers can equip themselves to take the leap; and how to search for industry jobs.