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Ahead of the Curve: Mastering the Management of Transportation Research & Innovation

Ahead of the Curve: Mastering the Management of Transportation Research & Innovation. Cynthia Gerst, Research Program Manager Ohio Department of Transportation July 23, 2014. Idea.

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Ahead of the Curve: Mastering the Management of Transportation Research & Innovation

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  1. Ahead of the Curve: Mastering the Management of Transportation Research & Innovation Cynthia Gerst, Research Program Manager Ohio Department of Transportation July 23, 2014

  2. Idea Develop and deliver a coordinated and continuing TRB training program that enhances the knowledge, skills and abilities of those who manage transportation research programs.

  3. Objectives • Raise the stature of transportation research and innovation managers • Ensure high quality research programs and projects that contribute to meeting transportation goals • Provide research managers with a sense of belonging to a profession • Provide research managers with credits towards professional licenses and/or certifications • Better communicate the value of research and research results to those outside of the research community, particularly to those with the ability to implement innovation and technology enhancements

  4. Progress

  5. Draft Curriculum • Fall 2013 meetings: • Framework • Courses • Introductory course • Core courses • Making Research Relevant • Running the Program • Delivering the Program • Program Quality Improvement • Electives

  6. Recommended Electives Effective Problem Statements Performance Measurement Information and Knowledge Management Advocating/Being a Champion Innovation Management and Risk Management Funding Scientific Methods Intellectual Property, Innovation and Technology Transfer Strategic Planning for Research Building Trusted Credible Partnerships Continuous Quality Improvement Program Design

  7. Gathering Resources • Seven Keys to Building a Robust Research Program (NCHRP) • Accelerating the Rate of Innovation Among State DOTs (NCHRP Domestic Scan) • Improving University Management of Intellectual Property (NRC Report) • Funding Sources for Transportation Research: Competitive Programs (TRB website) • Communicating the Value of Transportation Research (NCHRP) • Scientific Approaches to Transportation Research (NCHRP) • Performance Measurement Toolbox and Reporting System for Research Programs and Projects (NCHRP) • Problem identification and statement writing (Effective problem statements webinar, document) • …

  8. Course Momentum • Curriculum Group • Introductory Course Development • SCOR funding • Approval for $60,000 • Consultant to develop • Detailed outlines for 4 core courses • Outlines for 12 elective courses

  9. Next Steps • Continuing • Communication and Recruiting Friends & Volunteers • Fall 2014 • Introductory Course • Consultant contract for outlines • Certificate recommendations • Marketing & Communications • January 2015 • Introductory Course Pilot at TRB Annual Meeting • 2015 • Curriculum Development – Core and Elective

  10. Introductory Course Pilot • Thursday January 16, 2015 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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