WRAP : Waste & Resources Action Programme

WRAP is a major Government programme established to promote sustainable waste management by tackling the barriers to increased recycling and waste minimisation.

Funded by DEFRA, the DTI, the National Assembly of Wales and the Scottish Executive, WRAP has nearly 60 employees from a wide variety of backgrounds; of which, over 30 are involved in project management. Projects are divided into Research and Development, Directed Research and Capital Projects. They are often 3 year projects, and there are currently around 40 in progress in R & D alone.

Matchett deliver project management courses that are accredited by the APM, and the ongoing programme has been designed for WRAP employees with completion of the APMP Accreditation.

Said WRAP’s spokesperson: “WRAP’s aim to help the UK improve its record on recycling is a formidable task and our effective management of multiple projects is a fundamental to our success, Matchett are helping us do that. In addition, we have allocated departmental resources across each of these projects and had identified potential solutions for dozens of potential conflicts thanks to the training we received”

Participants were benefited by:

• Understanding the essential definitions and using them to clarify measurable success criteria;
• Identifying the scope of a project and having the skill to structure an appropriate plan;
• Using project management controls effectively;
• Negotiating with confidence;
• Understanding project team structures, roles and responsibilities
• Effectively developing and leading a project team via an appropriate communications strategy

This programme has added real value to the participants back in the workplace and the course continues to receive excellent feedback.