Manage my research team.
There are many ways to go about building a research team—some more effective than others. If you are charged with or are interested in building a research team, there are several considerations to keep in mind:
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Bring together members with diverse backgrounds and experiences to promote mutual learning.
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Make sure each person understands his or her roles, responsibilities, and contributions to the team’s goals.
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As a leader, establish expectations for working together; as a participant, understand your contribution to the end goal.
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Recognize that discussing team goals openly and honestly will be a dynamic process and will evolve over time.
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Be prepared for disagreements and even conflicts, especially in the early stages of team formation.
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Agree on processes for sharing data, establishing and sharing credit, and managing authorship immediately and over the course of the project.
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Regularly consider new scientific perspectives and ideas related to the research.
Source: Collaboration and Team Science: A Field Guide
The Field Guide discusses:
- Team Science
- Preparing Yourself for Team Science
- Building a Research Team
- Fostering Trust
- Developing a Shared Vision
- Communicating About Science
- Sharing Recognition and Credit
- Handling Conflict
- Strengthening Team Dynamics
- Navigating and Leveraging Networks and Systems
- Challenges
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