Leiden University Career Zone
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Project-based working
A project is an activity aimed at achieving a specific result within a set timeframe and with limited resources (for example the deployment of people, use of materials and available budget). To carry out a project successfully you must set accurate and achievable goals and effectively plan and organise the tasks to be performed to achieve these goals.
The skill of Project-Based Working enables you to work effectively and efficiently on both individual and collaborative goals.
Behavioural indicators:
- Can divide goals into smaller elements, making it possible to set priorities in activities and planning.
- Creates priorities by classifying issues into matters of major and lesser importance.
- Considers carefully how to tackle an issue systematically before taking action.
- Realistically estimates the time and activities needed to achieve a goal.
- Anticipates unexpected events by allowing time for them in the schedule.
- Facilitates open and timely discussion of unachieved or disappointing results.
- Makes efficient use of the time and resources available.
- Achieves results on schedule.
Skills in prospectus
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Skills in prospectus
See for each course in the prospectus what transferable skills you develop.