The most common criticism of publicly funded projects is that they are so often over budget and behind schedule. There is no shortage of famous examples. High-speed rail in California, the Big Dig in Boston, and the Channel Tunnel. Most … Continue reading Why project don’t stay on track
In Part I of this two-part article, I wrote about winning as only the first step in building a lasting relationship with a sponsor. That piece was focused on the researcher who, in the end, only has to report on … Continue reading You won. Part II
Let me start with something I hope we can agree on: A proposal is not a box of chocolates. You should know exactly what you are going to get. In my last post, I argued, not for the first time, … Continue reading 3 tips for successful win themes
If your field is getting crowded, perhaps it is time to look for a new field. For so many of us, competition is getting tougher because the field is getting smaller. Traditional sources of funding are cut back or are … Continue reading Surf’s Up
“Don’t forget to have fun.” Have you heard this at the end of a kick-off meeting for a big writing project? Somehow this always sounded wrong to me. I blame it on my formative years in Germany and a career … Continue reading Is fun important?
Rolf Danner 