Talking Federal Regulations Without Losing your Coworkers (or your Sanity)

When:  Dec 2, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM (ET)

This presentation explores strategies for discussing new federal administration initiatives in a nonpartisan manner, an essential skill in the administration of research where collaboration, compliance, and clear communication are key. It addresses the challenges of navigating regulatory conversations without political bias, offering practical techniques to focus on facts, foster mutual respect, and avoid divisive language. By equipping research administrators with tools for civil discourse, this presentation enhances workplace harmony, supports adherence to legal guidelines, and ensures productive discussions around complex federal initiatives that impact research funding, compliance, and operations.

  • Discuss federal initiatives and their impact on research in a non-partisan manner.
  • Effectively communicate strategies to address federal initiatives across teams, separating political bias and focusing on fact-based challenges and solutions.

Speakers:

  • Matt Morgan, MBA, CFRA, Director of Sponsored Programs Accounting, University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute
  • Taps Wray, MBA, MEd, HRM, CPRA, Director of Sponsored Programs Administration - Award Management, University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute

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