How to Succeed at Collaborative Research

L. Michelle Bennett empowers teams and organizations through collaborative experiences that transform ideas into impact at L.M. Bennett Consulting.Howard Gadlin currently Consulting Ombudsman to Harvard Medical School, having previously served as Ombudsman and Director of the Center for Cooperative Resolution at the National Institutes of Health, US.Sawsan Khuri creates synergies and catalyses collaborative innovation at Collaborative Capacities and is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Exeter Medical School.

• PrefaceIntroduction: Using this BookPart 1: Setting the Stage1. Why Research Collaboration?2. What is a Research Team?Part 2: Creating the Team3. Building Teams on Purpose4. Leading Research Teams5. Establishing a Shared VisionPart 3: Team Mindset6. Adopting a Collaborative Mindset7. Trust and Psychological Safety8. Diversity and DifferencePart 4: Managing Team Dynamics9. Productive Conflict10. Team Communication11. Sharing Credit, Recognition, and RewardPart 5: Poised for Continued Success12. Sustaining and Strengthening the Team13. Mentoring in Support of Research Collaboration14. Navigating Networks and SystemsAppendix: Collaboration and Institutional Agreements

“It is a sourcebook for building, maintaining and sustaining high performing teams … a must-have and a powerful go-to for team members and leaders in research as well as other team-based organizations. The case studies are recognizable – we have been there – and the resources offered are realistic and relevant.” Charline S. Russo, University of Pennsylvania “In chapters that range across the full lifecycle of a research team, the authors skillfully blend theory, case studies and practical guidance that support both deep understanding and skillful execution. Each is a nugget of team research wisdom that will prove valuable to new as well as experienced team researchers.” Michael O’Rourke, TDI Center and Michigan State University “Structured facilitation and reflection on collaboration are often overlooked in inter- and transdisciplinary research, where education still leans on mere exposure to group work. This book may help shift those habits – a true gem!” Iris van der Tuin, Utrecht University