Did You Know? •"12-14 hr days average, with spikes up to 16 hrs for particularly busy periods • there’s no real “downtime”. In management consulting, you’re always working – you typically have one big project and many smaller tasks running in parallel • On Projects you live and breathe with the client team. This means lot of meetings, lots of “production” of memos/slides/etc, an opportunity to build meaningful professional relationships and often to “manage” client teams to help you get the job done • You work REALLY closely with your team. Expect to check-in with your manager at least once daily if not 4 or 5 times (for internships, its even higher), and since 80% of the time you work in one room with the entire team, you’re always “on-call” and constantly interacting with other team members and your manager" What to read about the Day in the Life of a Management Consultant? (Source: Management Consulted)

 

 

Research and development managers determine, implement and monitor research and development strategies and priorities to support their organisation’s commercial, policy or research objectives. They may lead major research projects and provide research advice to their organisation. Research and development managers may also communicate research findings and insights through reports and presentations. Research and development managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate research and development activities within organisations.

They are responsible for research, planning, and implementing new programs and protocols into their company or organization and overseeing the development of new products. The industry in which a research and development manager works will likely have an impact on their specific duties, as these professionals often find employment in fields like healthcare, technology, business, and pharmaceuticals.

 

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Alternative names: R&D Manager
  

Specialisations: The types of products produced by a pharmaceutical company are likely to be different from those produced by a technical company, so R&D managers have the ability to specialize according to their interests.
   

Knowledge, skills and attributes   

Employers look for Research and Development Managers who are organised, with strong people skills and strong attention to detail.

Regardless of the specific field, R&D managers are usually responsible for overseeing the entire development process of new products and programs within an organization, from the initial planning phase to implementation or production. You will need to keep track of all the costs related to the creation of these new products and decide what ideas are worth pursuing. The R&D manager should also stay informed on what is happening in the research and development field at large in order to make sure their company is up-to-date and current with the most advanced R&D developments. As a manager, you will also have important managerial and administrative responsibilities and may be in charge of overseeing employees.

• Interested in research

• Able to analyse and collate information

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Able to work as part of a team

• Able to manage workload and meet deadlines

• Good organisational skills

• Knowledge of and experience with R - a software environment and a language used by programmers for statistical computing.

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Duties and Tasks

• determine, implement and monitor research and development strategies, policies and plans

• develop and implement research projects, priorities and targets to support commercial and policy developments

• lead major research projects and coordinate activities of other research workers

• assess the benefits and monitor the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities

• interpret results of research projects and recommend associated product and service development innovations

• provide advice on research and development options available to the organisation

• monitor leading-edge developments in relevant disciplines and assessing implications for the organisation

• develop and streamline R code for data evaluation and statistical analyses performed on data collected from experiments and from outside sources.

• may publish results of significant research projects

  
Working conditions

Research and development managers usually work for government organisations, research institutes, universities, hospitals, manufacturing firms, not-for-profit organisations, and private sector organisations providing consultancy services.

Research and development managers usually work indoors within an office environment. Hours are usually regular, although they may be longer when working to meet deadlines.

  
Tools and technologies

Research and development managers will perform many of their tasks on a computer. They will need to be familiar with project management software, and work processing and presentation software to prepare reports, human research ethics applications and presentations. Research and development managers generally also need to be familiar with data management and statistical software, such as Excel and SPSS.

  
Education and training/entrance requirements

To become a research and development manager, you usually need to study a tertiary qualification and have relevant industry and managerial experience.

A wide range of university degrees can prepare you for a career as a research and development manager, depending on the industry or areas of research you are interested in. This could include university degrees relating to medical science, agriculture, or psychological science. Alternatively, a broader qualification in project management, business administration, social research, or management may also be useful.

  
Employment Opportunities
  

Employment opportunities may be improved by obtaining postgraduate qualifications.

 

 

 

Management and Organisation Analyst assist organisations to achieve greater efficiency and solve organisational problems, and study organisational structures, methods, systems and procedures.

Management and organisation analysts plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate policy advice and strategic planning within organisations. Their goal is to ensure that government or corporate policies achieve desired effects and meet appropriate levels of efficiency.

A management and organisation analyst helps a company improve aspects of business, such as productivity, management, and company image. The management and organisation analyst will identify current problems and potential risks, and help the company to overcome them.

High turnover rates and poor management point to the need for experts to consult and problem-solve with the struggling company. Management analysts help companies to address these and similar organizational and managerial problems. A management analyst career path involves working with various clients across the commercial, financial, industrial and governmental sectors to improve the efficiency of businesses.
   

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Knowledge, skills and attributes

A career path in management analysis requires a wealth of diverse skills ranging from interpersonal (strong communication and presentation skills) to technical (an understanding of information technology (IT) software or data modeling). These skills are taught in graduate programs or learned on the job before entering a career as a management analyst.

A management analyst’s career inherently involves creative problem-solving abilities: Every client presents unique challenges to be solved. If a management analyst provides consulting services to a bank, they’ll need an understanding of financial modeling software, such as Quantrix, Maplesoft and Modano, to analyze data, recognize trends, make forecasts and create portfolios.

A career path in management analysis is as dependent on soft skills as on technical skills. Because the data with which management analysts work with can prove highly technical, they need solid communication skills to help stakeholders, other managers and their employees to understand its relevance and application. For example, if a cybersecurity issue arises in the email software that a company’s employees use, the management analyst will need to communicate the IT risk to the company’s management while also communicating preventive solutions and the risks of phishing scams to a manager in the HR department. A management analyst must also use diplomacy and tact to manage various client relationships, particularly in situations in which they must interview staff.

 

• Management qualities

• Strategic thinking skills

• Independent thinking

• Technicial Skills

• Mathematical Abilities

• Interpersonal Skills

• Communication Skills

Management Analysts Career Video
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Duties and Tasks

• directing clients towards more efficient organisation and developing solutions to organisational problems

• discussing business and organisational shortcomings with clients

• assisting and encouraging the development of objectives, strategies and plans aimed at achieving customer satisfaction and the efficient use of organisations' resources
• analysing and evaluating current systems and structures
• discussing current systems with staff and observing systems at all levels of organisation
• undertaking and reviewing work studies by analysing existing and proposed methods and procedures such as administrative and clerical procedures
• recording and analysing organisations' work flow charts, records, reports, manuals and job descriptions
• preparing and recommending proposals to revise methods and procedures, alter work flows, redefine job functions and resolve organisational problems

• discussing current systems with staff and observing systems at all levels of organisation

• assisting in implementing approved recommendations, issuing revised instructions and procedure manuals, and drafting other documentation

• reviewing operating procedures and advising of departures from procedures and standards.

Working conditions

Always work indoors.
Work close to others, such as when sharing office space.
Generally work 40 hours per week on a set schedule.
May work nights and weekends to meet deadlines.
Travel frequently and may be away from home for long periods while working on projects.

Tools and technologies

Because management analysts must analyze large volumes of data, basic skills in data visualization and data organization are critical. An understanding of data organization software using web crawlers is helpful, as it will enable an analyst to compile and structure data for further analysis, instead of performing it manually. A web crawler reads large volumes of data and divides it into categories. Some examples of web crawlers are Octoparse, Import.io and WebHarvy.

Data visualization, whether through presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote or data visualization tools such as Tableau and Google Charts is also important, as consultants must understand how to clearly and convincingly present complicated data in simple terms to clients. For consultants who specialize in particular industries, further supplemental skills may be necessary. For example, if a consultant specializes in health care, an understanding of the health sector and insurance policies may be necessary.

 

Education and training/entrance requirements

A bachelor degree or higher, or at least five years of experience, is usually needed to work in this job. You usually need a bachelor degree in business management, accounting or another relevant field to work as a Management and Organisation Analyst.
   

Currently, around 45% of management and organisation analysts have a bachelor degree in business or a related field. 25% also have a postgraduate qualification. Certification is also available via organisations such as the International Institute of Business Analysis (Australia Chapter).

 

• A bachelor degree takes three years full-time, or four years with honours.
• A postgraduate master's degree or graduate diploma can be obtained online in 16 months part-time.
• A graduate certificate can be obtained in a minimum of 8 months.

 

Employment Opportunities

Management and organisation analysts may work within large consultancies, providing services to other organisations, or working as self-employed in small companies. Management and organisation analysts work across sectors, with 43% working in professional, scientific and technical services, and a further 30% working in other industry sectors. Just over 40.6% work in New South Wales, 27% in Victoria and 15% in Queensland.
   

Because consulting requires an understanding of business structures and management, it’s beneficial for a management analyst to have job experience in the industry before starting this career, even at the entry or internship level.

Internships. Internships and entry-level jobs are helpful ways to immerse oneself in the management consulting world before taking on larger responsibilities. While studying to receive an undergraduate or a master’s degree, students should research consulting firms they wish to work for and inquire about internship opportunities.Internships enable students to form important relationships with mentors and colleagues in companies that may hire or refer them in the future. An internship in management consulting provides valuable opportunities to help with a team of management analysts, enabling an aspiring analyst to learn the ropes in a low-risk situation. Many large corporations also offer “externships,” a one- to two-week program in which an intern directly shadows a management consultant to gain practical experience.

Business experience. A management analysis consultant has the option to specialize in almost any part of business. For example, an accounting or a finance career provides a crucial background in revenue and may help in detecting financial problems for clients later on. Likewise, market research analysts study market conditions to understand the profit of a product or service. Because market research analysts regularly collect, analyze and present large amounts of data to clients, this career is also a useful precursor to potential management analysts.

Relationships. Building professional relationships is critical in the industry because analysts are often referred to new clients by previous clients. Maintaining professional relationships by keeping in touch with former colleagues and clients may also lead to new opportunities. A good way to network is to attend industry events and conferences. In these situations, it’s important that a management analyst market themselves as an effective consultant and partner to leave a positive impression that may lead to new opportunities.

 

 

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