Work Packages

Work package numberWork package titleCoordinator
WP1Influence factor model and set of measurement instruments to evaluate the effectiveness of the ISSBergische University Wuppertal
WP2Adaptation and translation of the ISSAston University
WP3Design of the RCT and recruitment of the sample on the organisational, and individual levelGreater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce & Kienbaum Institute
WP4Implementation of the RCTAston University & Bergische University Wuppertal
WP5Data analyses and adaptation of the ISSAston University
WP6Dissemination and long-term consolidation of the ISSGreater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce & Kienbaum Institute

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Milestones

Milestone numberMilestone nameMeans of verification
M1Development of the influence factor model and integrated set of measurement instruments to evaluate the effectiveness of the ISS on the individual-, team-, and the organisational levelExecutive summary and policy brief on the influence factor model;
Catalogue of relevant measurement instruments
M2Adapted ISS in German and English languageCognitive training web-based app; Leadership training manual in English and German language;
Leadership training materials
M 3Design of the RCTPre-registered RCT study in an academic journal (Leadership Quaterly)
M4Sample acquisition of 300 SMEsList of SMEs in Germany and the UK who agreed to participate in the RCT
M5Sample acquisition of 400 individualsList of employees working in theses SMEs in Germany and the UK who agreed to participate in the RCT
M6Successful T1 data collectionAll entrepreneurs in the experimental- and the waiting list control group (N=300) have successfully completed the T1 surveys;
All employees in the experimental- and the waiting list control group (N=400) have successfully completed the T1 surveys;
Respectively in Germany and the UK.
M7Implementation of the ISS in the experimental groupN=150 SME entrepreneurs in the experimental group have successfully participated in the leadership training; N=200 employees in the experimental group have used the cognitive training app on a daily basis for at least 10 work days;
Respectively in Germany and the UK.
M8Successful T2 data collectionAll entrepreneurs in the experimental- and the waiting list control group (N=300) have successfully completed the T2 surveys;
All employees in the experimental- and the waiting list control group (N=400) have successfully completed the T2 surveys;
Respectively in Germany and the UK.
M9Implementation of the ISS in the waiting-list control groupN=150 SME entrepreneurs in the waiting-list control group have successfully participated in the leadership training;
N=200 employees in the waiting-list control group have used the cognitive training app on a daily basis for at least 10 work days;
Respectively in Germany and the UK.
M10Successful T3 data collectionAll entrepreneurs in the experimental- and the waiting list control group (N=300) have successfully completed the T3 surveys;
All employees in the experimental- and the waiting list control group (N=400) have successfully completed the T3 surveys;
Respectively in Germany and the UK.
M11Assessment of the beneficial effects and adaptation of the ISSAdaptation of the ISS contingent upon the evaluation of its effectiveness and user feedback;
Executive summary and policy brief on the effectiveness of the ISS. Academic publication on the evaluation of the ISS on the individual-, the team-, and the organisational level;
Recommendation of adapting the ISS to further types of diversity
M12Dissemination plan implementedExpected dissemination activities have been realized;
Stakeholders, policy makers, external organisations have been reached through the specific actions defined in WP6.