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The topic of my presentation is project management. Firstly I would like to make a few remarks concerning Russian business culture. Secondly I would like to tell you some words about teleconferencing. Finally, I would like to comment on pros and cons of teleconferencing.

Knowledge of Russian business culture help you to interact more effectively with Russian clients and colleagues. The Russians attitude to time means that a few minutes delay on their part is of little importance. However, they will expect you to be punctual.

Faxes and emails are the best way to communicate in Russia, as the post can often be unreliable. Personal and informal contact is a central part in doing business in Russia. Although many principal concerns are discussed in an informal environment final negotiations will be conducted in the office.

The next issue I would like to focus on is teleconferencing. Firstly I would like to give the definition of a teleconference. A teleconference is a meeting at which people in different places can talk to each other using the videos and computers, so that each person can see and speak to all the others.

Here are some tips to help make these electronic meetings go smoothly. Always take a roll call at the beginning so that everyone knows who is involved and listening. Then outline the agenda and the objectives of the meeting. Quickly go over the basic rules and guidelines for the call, such as speaking time limits. Remember to keep an eye on the clock and to make sure the telecom doesn’t overrun. Don’t forget to keep track of who is contributing to the discussion and who is not. Then pause periodically to get feedback and take questions from the other participants. Before ending the teleconference, briefly go over what was discussed clarify any action the participants need to take.

One of the major advantages of teleconferencing is its potential to reduce the cost of group meetings. Savings come primarily from reduced travel costs.

Some more advantages to teleconferencing are:

Attend a business meeting hundreds of miles away without leaving your office

Reduce travel expenses

Reduce travel time requirements

Schedule meetings minutes ahead of time instead of days or weeks

Keep in touch with other branches of your business

While teleconferencing is characterized by many advantages, it does have disadvantages:

Technical failures with equipment, including connections that aren't made

Unsatisfactory for complex interpersonal communication, such as negotiation or bargaining

Impersonal, less easy to create an atmosphere of group rapport

28. “Skolkovo” project. Background of the project.Its major property developer. The most advanced technologies in the world used to create a new generation of buildings based on low energy consumption, comfort and environmental protection. Delays if any to the construction phase:

Redesign?

Road works Building contractors Suppliers Weatherconditions.

The problems if any with relationships between the client and the various contractors and consultants.The morale. Coordination between the project manger the project sponsor(s), the government. Keyfindings.

1 - Project - is an important and carefully planed piece of work that will create something new or improve a situation. Project management is a methodical approach to planning and guiding project processes from start to finish.

2 – idea of the project

3 – goals of technopolis

4 – partners

5 – stages of development

The idea to create a Russian equivalent of silicon valley was announced by president D.M. in march 2010. The modern center for research and development will be built in the village of Skolkovo located in the Odintsovo.

Goals:

1 – to provide favorable conditions for development of the innovations.

2 – to create an environment with high innovative culture

3 – to achieve high rates in commercialization of the results of research

4- integrate ideas into commercial process.

Partners: Microsoft, Google, Nokia, Siemens, Philips, Boeing, Lukoil, …..

Stages:

2010 – creation of the concept, selection of projects, financing of several projects

2011 – searching for ideas, laboratory studies.

2012 – business incubators

2013 – start to use the innovation in commerce

Building a high-tech for scientists and businesspeople in Skolkovo should help Russia to develop and commercialize new technologies in the right way.