Our Networks
Welcome to the Our Networks page. Here, you can explore various communities dedicated to fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and driving continuous improvement across The University of Manchester. Whether you are new to the organisation, a current member of the Strategic Change Office (SCO), or someone from another area of the University interested in change, these networks offer valuable opportunities to connect, learn, and contribute. Dive into the sections below to discover how you can get involved and start building connections.
Project and Change Management Community of Practice
The Project and Change Management Community of Practice provides an environment to share new ideas and best practices from within the University and beyond. It offers a platform to explore standards and methods, including processes, templates, and tools, to support the delivery and adoption of change. To get involved with this community, any member of staff who is interested can join our monthly sessions and become a member of the Knowledge Hub Teams space. To request an invitation to our monthly sessions, please use the Contact Us form linked below.
Continuous Improvement Community of Practice
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Community of Practice is dedicated to fostering a culture of ongoing, incremental change across the University. This community provides a collaborative platform for sharing best practices, tools, and methodologies focused on efficiency, quality, and value. Whether you are new to CI or an experienced practitioner, you are welcome to join our CI community on MS Teams to connect with colleagues, share experiences, and access resources designed to support continuous improvement initiatives. If you wish to get involved, please submit a Contact Us form using the link below to find out more and request invitations to the sessions.
Knowledge Drop-In
Knowledge Drop-ins offer insights into topics that enhance the alignment of project delivery with areas outside the Strategic Change Office (SCO) team. Covering processes, services, functions, and tools, these sessions broaden understanding of the University, the higher education sector, and external best practices. To get involved, please use the Contact Us form linked below to request an invitation to the monthly sessions. Join the Knowledge Hub Teams space to connect with a community focused on project and change management at The University of Manchester.