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Leading a Successful Research Team

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    No research program can be stronger than its weakest component. In this workshop, we will reflect on the triple responsibility of any Principal Investigator: to our research, to our trainees, and to our team, such that these three basic elements are strong and aligned. We will consider how successful teams are essential to a robust research program, how to go about developing, maintaining, and adapting your team in an ever-changing environment. We will discuss the importance of mission-based job descriptions and performance evaluations, how your team fits in the larger organizational culture and climate, and how to encourage and support creativity by supporting connections and wellbeing within your team. Join us for a discussion on this ever evolving topic, and share with the group your experience with barriers to and tips for of a successful team.

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    Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (University of Michigan)

    Michigan Institute for Clinical Health Research (MICHR)
    1600 Huron Parkway, Building 400, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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    Characteristics of a Translational Scientist

    BOUNDARY CROSSER: Breaks down disciplinary silos and collaborates with others across research areas and professions to collectively advance the development of a medical intervention.

    DOMAIN EXPERT: Possesses deep disciplinary knowledge and expertise within one or more domains of the translational science spectrum ranging from basic to clinical to public health research and domains in between.

    TEAM PLAYER: Practices a team science approach by leveraging the strengths and expertise and valuing the contributions of all players on the translational science team.

    PROCESS INNOVATOR: Seeks to better understand the scientific and operational principles underlying the translational process, and innovates to overcome bottlenecks and accelerate that process.

    SKILLED COMMUNICATOR: Communicates with understanding with all stakeholders in the translational process across diverse social, cultural, economic and scientific backgrounds, including patients and community members.

    SYSTEMS THINKER: Evaluates the complex external forces, interactions and relationships impacting the development of medical interventions, including patient needs and preferences, regulatory requirements, current standards of care, and market and business demands.

    RIGOROUS RESEARCHER: Conducts research at the highest levels of rigor and transparency, possesses strong statistical analysis skills, and designs research projects to maximize reproducibility.