2011 Scientific Management Series
Starting January 6 - March 24, 2011
The Scientific Management Series aims to introduce postdocs to laboratory or research management skills that are critical to launch productive independent careers in academic and other settings. This series discusses some of the most critical aspects in effectively directing and managing a research lab. The series draws on a number of senior faculty and other prominent experts who draw on their own journey managing a research enterprise. SMS hopes to offer their perspective.
The series is intended to complement the HHMI/BWF book, Making the Right Moves – A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty.
Registration is required and will be open 2-3 weeks in advance of each lecture. Additional sessons will be added, please check this website for updates.
Upcoming lecture: Negotiation Essentials - Part II: Communication & Influence, on Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 5:15 - 6:30 PM.
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Lectures |
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All lectures are held on Thursdays from 5:15 - 6:30 PM in Li Ka Shing Center (LKSC), room LK130. Lectures confirmed to-date are below. Additional lectures will be scheduled in the next weeks. Check the course website for updates. |
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1/06/11
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How to Get a Faculty Job |
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John Boothroyd , Ph.D.
Professor, Microbiology & Immunology |
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This lecture examines the key requirements for a successful faculty job search, with detailed information about:
finding faculty openings, application package contents,
CV preparation, writing the research and teaching interest statements, considerations for each stage of the interview process, professional follow-up communications, what to include in the resources request and tips on negotiating salary and benefits. |
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1/13/11
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1/27/11
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How to Start up Your Lab |
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Joseph Puglisi, Ph.D.
Professor, Structural Biology |
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Starting up your first lab can be an overwhelming project. This lecture focuses on equipment, space and other resources included in startup packages, setting up your laboratory, recruitment, preparing for your first grant submission and budgeting. |
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2/03/11
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How to Write a Grant |
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John Boothroyd , Ph.D.
Professor, Microbiology & Immunology |
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This lecture will examine the mechanisms of writing and assembling a grant. We will examine writing strategies and requirements for the research plan, the heart of the grant. Other topics will include the grant "surrounds" --budget and its justification, research environment, biosketches, etc. |
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2/10/11
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Managing Conflict |
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Rosan E. Gomperts, M.S.W.
Director, Help Center
David Rasch, Ph.D.
Ombuds, Stanford University |
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Being a good leader takes specific skills and attention. Being a good leader when trying to manage conflict is even more difficult. David Rasch and Rosan Gomperts will talk about; what it takes to be a good leader; what gets in the way of managing a difficult conversation and some specific skills about how to manage oneself and others. |
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2/17/11
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Negotiation Essentials
Part I: Theory & Process |
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This lecture will examine critical negotiation theory involving how to move from an adversarial, “fixed pie” orientation to a more collaborative and creative orientation. We will discuss how to probe beneath surface positions, demands and strategies to discover the underlying needs and motivators of the people involved in a challenging conversation. We will also analyze how to analyze potential negotiated agreements in terms of other alternatives. There will be an opportunity to put this theory into practice in a negotiation role-play. |
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Jessica Notini, J.D.
Lecturer in Law, Stanford Law School |
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2/24/11
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Negotiation Essentials
Part II: Communication & Influence |
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This lecture will explore different forms of leverage or persuasion in a negotiation. In order to improve our skills in persuasion, we will also review common conflict management styles and personal orientations that affect what modes of persuasion are most effective. Understanding of these styles is also a foundation for increasing emotional intelligence. Finally, we will discuss and practice essential communication skills in negotiation and we will set forth a model for structuring a productive negotiation. |
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Jessica Notini, J.D.
Lecturer in Law, Stanford Law School |
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3/24/11
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The Inner Working of an Academic Health Sciences Center - How We Get Things Done |
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Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) are relatively unique to the U.S., although they are evolving throughout the world. At its core an AMC includes a medical school, teaching hospital and often other professional schools. They share in common a tripartite mission in research, education and patient care. This lecture will frame the unique strengths and liabilities of the AMCs, focusing on how they impact the career development of students, trainees and faculty. The current forces impacting AMCs will also be explored. |
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Phillip Pizzo, M.D.
The Carl and Elizabeth Naumann Professor for the Dean of the School of Medicine and Professor of Pediatrics and of Microbiology and Immunology |
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Questions/comments, please contact:
Teri Hankes
Program Administrator
Phone:
(650) 736-0129
E-mail:
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***last updated 2/24/11***
