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Researcher Management and Leadership Training
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 20 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado System
  • Offered by

About

This course is for early career researchers and mentors who believe that modern scientific careers require management skills and want to be research leaders. This curriculum gives you skills to effectively implement funded projects, thereby enhancing your career success. Research leaders take on a number of new roles, rights, and responsibilities--as scientific leaders, financial administrators, managers, and mentors. In this course, we explain how to optimize the people, teams, projects, and finances for which you are responsible. Despite your research training, you are probably facing an urgent training gap in leadership and management skills. Scientific careers falter for non-science reasons when researchers fail to execute a scope of work: struggle to track expenses and returns substantial unspent grant funds; or run out of funds by spending on the wrong people or mismanaging the right people. Consequently, projects close with inadequate progress on aims, thus compromising successful competition for future funding. This course will help avoid these traps. Leadership and management are essential skills for researchers. Several early career researchers, senior scientists, and administrative leaders are eager to share their expertise and experiences with you.

Modules

Introduction to Researcher Management and Leadership Training

    • 4 Videos
    • 4 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Introduction to Researcher Management and Leadership Training
  • Take Action to Maximize your Course: Do this First
  • Hear from Course Faculty (OPTIONAL)
  • Course Teaser: Why Researcher Management & Leadership? (OPTIONAL)

4 Readings

  • About the Team: Research Management and Leadership Training
  • Course Development Grants (OPTIONAL)
  • Basis for Training Program (OPTIONAL)
  • Get help and meet other learners in this course. Join your discussion forums!

Learning Partner

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Learning Partner

Introduction to Leadership

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Leadership

Leadership as Behaviors: 5 Leadership Practices

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • Anne Leadership Behaviors - 1. Contrasting Leadership Theories
  • Anne Leadership Behaviors - 2. Measuring Leadership Practices
  • Anne's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Anne Leadership Behaviors - 3. Kouzes & Posner 5 Leadership Practices
  • Rich Q&A Interview on Leadership Practices (RECOMMENDED)
  • Rich's Story (OPTIONAL)

1 Readings

  • Links: Kouzes and Posner (OPTIONAL)

Leadership Lessons: Senior Scientist

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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7 Videos

  • Vik Leadership Lessons - 1. Leadership Challenges & Key Approaches
  • Vik Leadership Lessons - 2. Make Mistakes and Strive for Resilience
  • Vik's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Vik Leadership Lessons - 3. Get the Right People on the Team
  • Vik Leadership Lessons - 4. Build Culture & Trust on Team
  • Vik Leadership Lessons - 5. Take a Big Picture View
  • Vik Q&A Interview on Leadership Lessons (RECOMMENDED)

1 Readings

  • Links: Referenced Reading (OPTIONAL)

Engaging Executive Leaders

    • 6 Videos
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6 Videos

  • Mark Engaging Executives - 1. Getting Advice
  • Mark Engaging Executives - 2. Listen & Hear
  • Mark's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Mark Engaging Executives - 3. Be Direct & Follow Up
  • Mark Engaging Executives - 4. Look Forward & Manage Yourself
  • Mark Q&A Interview (RECOMMENDED)

Science Leadership: Senior Scientist

    • 6 Videos
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6 Videos

  • Prem Leadership - 1. Leading Scientific Projects / Collaborations
  • Prem Leadership - 2. Start with Productivity Plans & Choose Collaborators
  • Prem's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Prem Leadership - 3. Build Your Professional Reputation
  • Prem Leadership - 4. Teams & Delegation
  • Prem Q&A Interview on Scientific Leadership (RECOMMENDED)

Leadership Lessons: Mid-Career Researcher

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Jose Scientific Leadership - Get Help to Face Challenges & Change Mindset
  • Jose's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Jose Q&A Interview on Scientific Leadership (RECOMMENDED)

Global Health Research Leadership (OPTIONAL)

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Nee Kofi on Leading International (Multi-site) Studies (OPTIONAL)
  • Nee Kofi's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Nee Kofi Q&A Interview on International Collaborations (RECOMMENDED)
  • Nee Kofi Message to his research community (OPTIONAL)

Minute Paper Discussion and Goals

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Minute Paper

1 Readings

  • Professional Development Goals

Leadership Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Leadership Assessment

Introduction to Finance and Administration

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Finance and Administration

Administrative Reporting

    • 9 Videos
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9 Videos

  • Tim Grant Terms & Reporting - 1. Administrative Responsibilities for Research Leader
  • Tim Grant Terms & Reporting - 2. Notice of Grant Award
  • Tim Grant Terms & Reporting - 3. Terms & Conditions "Fine Print"
  • Tim's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Tim Grant Terms & Reporting - 4. Progress Reports & Conflicts of Interest
  • Tim Grant Terms & Reporting - 5. Public Access Reporting
  • Tim Grant Terms & Reporting - 6. Clinical Trials Reporting & Effort Reporting
  • Tim Grant Terms & Reporting - 7. Human Subjects & Vertebrate Animal Research
  • Tim's Q & A Interview on Administration & Reporting (RECOMMENDED)

Regulatory Compliance

    • 9 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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9 Videos

  • Alison Regulatory Compliance - 1. Regulatory Compliance Top 10 Tips
  • Alison Regulatory Compliance - 2. Administrative & Regulatory Team
  • Alison Regulatory Compliance - 3. Protect Original Data
  • Alison's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Alison Regulatory Compliance - 4. Reduce Potential for Bias & Follow the Protocol
  • Alison Regulatory Compliance - 5. Feasibility Assessment & Continuous Training
  • Alison Regulatory Compliance - 6. Avoid Authorship Disputes
  • Alison Regulatory Compliance - 7. Manage Data Storage & Protect Clinical Data
  • Alison Regulatory Compliance - 8. Manage Conflicts of Interest

1 Readings

  • Link: Journal Reporting Guidelines (OPTIONAL)

Proactive Administrative Compliance

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Melanie Financial Administration
  • Melanie's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Melanie Q&A Interview on Managing Scientific Integrity (RECOMMENDED)

Budget Management: Monitoring & Reconciliation

    • 12 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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12 Videos

  • Tim Budgets - 1. Processes to Track Spending & Challenges
  • Tim Budgets - 2. Functional Budget: Expense Categories, Problems, & Tips
  • Tim Budgets - 3. Personnel Expenses
  • Tim Budgets - 4. Managing Subcontract Budgets
  • Tim Budgets - 5. Financial Management for Clinical / Animal Studies
  • Tim Budgets - 6. Carry-Forwards & No-Cost Extensions
  • Tim Budgets - 7. Creating a Functional Budget: "Overhead" Costs
  • Tim Budgets - 8. Allocating Expenses Over Time
  • Tim Budgets - 9. Use Expense Details to Update Functional Budget
  • Tim Budgets - 10. Reconcile Functional Budget with Financial Detail Report
  • Tim Budgets - 11. Functional Budget Summary & Recommendations
  • Tim Q&A Interview on Budget Management (RECOMMENDED)

1 Readings

  • Sample documents in Budget Lecture

Administrative Leadership Mindset (OPTIONAL)

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • Pam Decision Mindset - 1. Administrative Decision-Making & Mindset (OPTIONAL)
  • Pam Decision Mindset - 2. Consider the "Scout" Mindset (OPTIONAL)
  • Pam Decision Mindset - 3. Decisions are Problems to Solve (OPTIONAL)
  • Pam Decision Mindset - 4. Comparing Alternative Solutions (OPTIONAL)
  • Pam Decision Mindset - 5. Implement Solutions & Manage Bias (OPTIONAL)
  • Pam Q&A Interview on Common Administrative Mistakes (RECOMMENDED)

1 Readings

  • Galef TEDTalk link (OPTIONAL)

Minute Paper Discussion and Goals

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Minute Paper

1 Readings

  • Professional Development Goals

Finance and Administration Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Finance and Administration Assessment

Introduction to Management Module - New Teams and Members

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Management Part 1: Starting Teams

Setting Expectations for Individuals and Teams

    • 6 Videos
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6 Videos

  • Anne Setting Expectations - 1. Start Right on New Employee Day 1
  • Anne Setting Expectations - 2. Use Structured, Documented Guidance
  • Anne Setting Expectations - 3. Tips to Communicate Progress & Priorities
  • Anne Setting Expectations - 4. Communication Protocols & Team Culture
  • Anne Setting Expectations - 5. Get Better with Feedback
  • Rich Q&A Interview on Management (RECOMMENDED)

Lab Management: Early Career Researcher

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Stephanie Lab and Project Management
  • Stephanie's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Stephanie Q&A Interview (RECOMMENDED)

1 Readings

  • Lab Statement Examples (OPTIONAL)

Hiring New People: Identifying and Interviewing

    • 8 Videos
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8 Videos

  • Janine Hiring - 1. Decision to Hire, and When
  • Janine Hiring - 2. Type of Person / Position to Hire
  • Janine's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Janine Hiring - 3. Write Job Description & Plan Interview Process
  • Janine Hiring - 4. Job Applicant Screening Process
  • Janine Hiring - 5. Planning Interview Questions
  • Janine Hiring - 6. Check References Every Time
  • Janine Q&A Interview on Hiring (RECOMMENDED)

Managing Your Team, Project, Self

    • 6 Videos
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6 Videos

  • Nanette Management - 1. Manage Your Staff, Project & Self
  • Nanette Management - 2. Manage your Team
  • Nanette's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Nanette Management - 3. Manage your Project
  • Nanette Management - 4. Manage Yourself
  • Nanette Q&A Interview on Leadership & Management (RECOMMENDED)

Minute Paper Discussion and Goals

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Minute Paper

1 Readings

  • Professional Development Goals

Management Assessment - Part 1: Starting a Research Team

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Management Assessment - Part 1: Starting a Research Team

Introduction to Management Module - Part 2 Growing Teams

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Intro to Management Module Part 2: Grow & Maintain Teams

Managing Scientific Integrity

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • Eva Lab Management - 1. Physician Scientists Contributions & Challenges
  • Eva Lab Management - 2. Plan the NEXT Grant
  • Eva's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Eva Lab Management - 3. Rigor & Reproducibility
  • Eva Lab Management - 4. Considerations for Building Team
  • Eva Lab Management - 5. Dealing with the Wrong Employee or Position

1 Readings

  • Recommended Perspective (OPTIONAL)

Performance Management and Review

    • 9 Videos
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9 Videos

  • Janine Performance Reviews - 1. Effective Annual Reviews
  • Janine Performance Reviews - 2. Define Performance Success with SMART Goals
  • Janine Performance Reviews - 3. Define Tasks & Core Competencies
  • Janine Performance Reviews - 4. Measuring Tasks & Competencies
  • Janine Performance Reviews - 5. Process and Outcome Goals
  • Janine Performance Reviews - 6. Retention with Development Goals
  • Janine Performance Reviews - 7. When Performance Does Not Meet Standards
  • Janine Performance Reviews - 8. Discipline Performance Management
  • Janine Q&A Interview on Performance Reviews (RECOMMENDED)

Growing an Existing Team

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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5 Videos

  • Hillary Practical Management - 1. Transition to Independence
  • Hillary Practical Management - 2. Manage Time & Team Growth
  • Hillary's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Hillary Practical Management - 3. Build Resiliency & Find Your People
  • Hillary Q&A Interview on Nurturing a Research Team (RECOMMENDED)

1 Readings

  • Link: Recommended Reading (OPTIONAL)

Minute Paper Discussion and Goals

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Minute Paper

1 Readings

  • Professional Development Goal

Management Assessment - Part 2: Growing and Maintaining a Team

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Management Assessment - Part 2: Growing and Maintaining a Team

Introduction to Mentorship Module

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Mentorship

Managing Your Mentor & Yourself

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Managing Your Mentor & Yourself (OPTIONAL)

8 Videos

  • Anne Mentoring - 1. Beliefs about Mentoring Relationships, Mentees, & Mentors
  • Anne Mentoring - 2. Effective Mentees Know Values, Needs, Goals
  • Anne Mentoring - 3. Identify Mentors and Build Professional Network
  • Anne Mentoring - 4. Engaging with Potential Mentors
  • Anne Mentoring - 5. Defining the Terms of a Mentoring Relationship
  • Anne Mentoring - 6. Challenges in Mentoring Relationships
  • Anne Mentoring - 7. Challenges to Relationship, & Resolutions, from Mentee
  • Nee Kofi Mentoring Reflection (OPTIONAL)

Mentoring Network as Your Personal Board of Directors

    • 8 Videos
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8 Videos

  • Greg Board of Directors - 1. Strategically Plan Mentorship Team
  • Greg Board of Directors - 2. Key Roles as CEO, Board of Directors, Shareholders
  • Greg's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Greg Board of Directors - 3. You as CEO & Shareholder
  • Greg Board of Directors - 4. Creating your Board of Directors
  • Greg Board of Directors - 5. Find Multiple Types of Mentors / Advisors
  • Greg Board of Directors - 6. Conflicts with Mentors or Board Members
  • Greg Q&A Interview on Mentoring (RECOMMENDED)

Coaching for Mentors

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Anne Coaching - 1. Comparing Mentoring and Coaching, & When to Coach
  • Anne Coaching - 2. Coaching Skills: Active Listening & Goal Setting

Mentoring and Sponsorship

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • Judy Mentoring - 1. Mentorship Qualities & Motivations
  • Judy Mentoring - 2. Evaluating Mentor (or Mentee) Fit
  • Judy's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • Judy Mentoring - 3. Finding Sponsorship
  • Judy Q&A Interview on Mentorship and Sponsorship (RECOMMENDED)

Mentoring Perspectives Transitioning to Independence (OPTIONAL)

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Kathleen (KC) Mentors now Collaborators (OPTIONAL)
  • KC's Story (OPTIONAL)
  • KC Q&A Interview on Mentorship Teams (RECOMMENDED)

Minute Paper Discussion and Goal

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Minute Paper

Mentorship Assessment

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Mentorship Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Professional Development Goals Discussion (OPTIONAL)

1 Videos

  • Congratulations, you completed the course!

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**Researcher Management and Leadership Training** Unlock your potential as a research leader with this comprehensive training designed for early career researchers and mentors in the Health & Fitness domain. This course, offered by Coursera, focuses on equipping you with the essential management skills required to successfully lead scientific projects and enhance your career trajectory. Guided by experienced senior scientists and administrative leaders, you'll learn how to effectively manage people, teams, projects, and finances. The curriculum addresses common pitfalls such as poor expense tracking and mismanagement of resources, which can hinder scientific progress and future funding opportunities. Spanning 1200 minutes, this professional-level course is tailored to bridge the leadership and management training gap that many researchers face. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, the course offers valuable insights to help you thrive in your scientific career. Choose from Starter or Professional subscription options to begin your journey towards becoming a proficient research leader today.

Anne M. Libby, PhD
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Anne M. Libby, PhD