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The Research Future: Discovery

The Research Future: Discovery. Mary Lidstrom Vice Provost for Research. Background. Change is upon us Get ahead of the curve Think “how can this be done,” not “no” Do the right thing, then work out the resource s 2y2d Focus group identified themes: Collaboration Nimbleness

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The Research Future: Discovery

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  1. The Research Future: Discovery Mary Lidstrom Vice Provost for Research

  2. Background • Change is upon us • Get ahead of the curve • Think “how can this be done,” not “no” • Do the right thing, then work out the resources • 2y2d Focus group identified themes: • Collaboration • Nimbleness • Flexibility

  3. Collaboration: work together • Sharing credit and resources • New kinds of partnerships • Between faculty • Between universities • Public/private/government consortia • Blurred lines between departments • Closest disciplinary colleagues in a different department • Cluster hires • Partner with other departments in joint hires, shared resources

  4. Nimbleness: respond quickly • Anticipate trends • Look ahead, follow national trends • --Changing demographics • --Emerging societal problems • Prepare response scenarios in advance • Change policies and procedures • Remove barriers to rapid response • Set up systems for rapid input • Network • Relationships build in nimbleness

  5. Flexibility: one size does not fit all • Understand core values and goals • Identify, then stick to them • Ask: “If I do this, will it help support our core goals?” • Consider compromise • Parallel tracks • Give up ownership • Share and leverage; may give up personal service • Win-win situations • Don’t let tradition box you in

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