Work Packages
| Work package number | Work package title | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| WP1 | Influence factor model and set of measurement instruments to evaluate the effectiveness of the ISS | Bergische University Wuppertal |
| WP2 | Adaptation and translation of the ISS | Aston University |
| WP3 | Design of the RCT and recruitment of the sample on the organisational, and individual level | Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce & Kienbaum Institute |
| WP4 | Implementation of the RCT | Aston University & Bergische University Wuppertal |
| WP5 | Data analyses and adaptation of the ISS | Aston University |
| WP6 | Dissemination and long-term consolidation of the ISS | Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce & Kienbaum Institute |
Milestones
| Milestone number | Milestone name | Means of verification |
|---|---|---|
| M1 | Development 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 level | Executive summary and policy brief on the influence factor model; Catalogue of relevant measurement instruments |
| M2 | Adapted ISS in German and English language | Cognitive training web-based app; Leadership training manual in English and German language; Leadership training materials |
| M 3 | Design of the RCT | Pre-registered RCT study in an academic journal (Leadership Quaterly) |
| M4 | Sample acquisition of 300 SMEs | List of SMEs in Germany and the UK who agreed to participate in the RCT |
| M5 | Sample acquisition of 400 individuals | List of employees working in theses SMEs in Germany and the UK who agreed to participate in the RCT |
| M6 | Successful T1 data collection | All 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. |
| M7 | Implementation of the ISS in the experimental group | N=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. |
| M8 | Successful T2 data collection | All 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. |
| M9 | Implementation of the ISS in the waiting-list control group | N=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. |
| M10 | Successful T3 data collection | All 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. |
| M11 | Assessment of the beneficial effects and adaptation of the ISS | Adaptation 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 |
| M12 | Dissemination plan implemented | Expected dissemination activities have been realized; Stakeholders, policy makers, external organisations have been reached through the specific actions defined in WP6. |
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