Measurement
Key Performance Indicators & Benefits
| Area/KPI | Benefit | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Improved process visibility | Users can easily understand and view the process of the project life cycle from start to finish. |
Qualitative User Survey |
| Clarity over roles, responsibilities and accountabilities | Stakeholders can clearly understand the RACI throughout each stage of the process. This will provide users with the required knowledge to support a more efficient process. |
Qualitative User Survey |
| Reduction in time taken to process research applications | Timescale for the project lifecycle is reduced and those involved can spend their time on more value added activities. |
Quantitative Comparative old to new |
| Streamlined approvals | Projects are approved quicker and users can easily see where in the process they are at any time in the lifecycle. |
Quantitative Comparative old to new |
| Reduced administrative burden on academic staff undertaking research management activities | More support provided for academics freeing up more of their time to spend on research activities. Providing more opportunity to compete effectively. |
Qualitative User Survey |
| Capture and systemise the knowledge of funding opportunities | Academics and other stakeholders have a better awareness of research opportunities. |
Qualitative User Survey |
| Implement technology to support and enable the process | A cost effective and efficient implementation of the Agresso Business World solution which facilitates the end to end process. |
Qualitative Project Closure Report User Survey Quantitative Robust KPI data available from system |