Operations & Workflow Management Navigating the Evolving Workplace in a Diverse Research Administration Environment In the SRAI Coffee Talk (Feb 5, 2025), I joined fellow speakers Karen Mitchell, Marcos Garza, and Rashonda Harris as Moderator in reflecting on the challenges and...
Introducing the New Catalyst Sections & Feature Editors Operations & Workflow Management We would like to introduce ourselves as the new co-editors of the Operations & Workflow Management section of the Catalyst. This section focuses on the core functions that drive the...
From Navy to Hospital: Leadership Lessons in Succession Planning What's the best gift a leader can give their team? Hint: It's not a bonus or a fancy title. Discover why training your replacement is crucial for organizational success, inspired by my Navy experience and one of my favorite...
Spotlight: Allowability, Allocability, Reasonableness | Part 1: Incorporating AAR into the Research Administrator’s Daily Routine The Spotlight closes out the year with a study of allowability, allocability and reasonableness (AAR), essential skills in the research administrator’s toolkit....
Empowering Diversity Part III | The Future of AI in Research Administration and Its Role in Enhancing DEI Artificial intelligence (AI) can impact the multigenerational workforce in significant and dynamic ways by influencing workplace roles and other aspects. It provides opportunities to...
Relationship Building | Part 3: Putting it all Together: Effective Communication Resolves Conflicts The Spotlight concludes its relationship-building series with a focus on how to draw upon effective listening and communication techniques to effectively mitigate conflicts at work. Potentially...
A New Approach to Career Paths: Career Latticing – Benefits and Pitfalls: Part 2 Last month, we looked at the concept of a career lattice approach to professional growth and development, rather than a career ladder with defined succession steps rising to the top of an organization. This month...
Relationship Building | Part 2: Creative Communication Through Effective Storytelling Skilled and meaningful leadership draws upon relationships to help shape professional development expertise. Last month, techniques to promote leadership skills through active and engaged listening were...
Mission Possible: A Guide to Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Networking Welcome to the thrilling adventure of networking! Picture this journey as an exhilarating detective story, with the ultimate reward being a goldmine of valuable connections. The SRAI Annual Meeting in Chicago is your...
A New Approach to Career Paths: Career Latticing – What Is It? Part 1 Have you ever wondered how to avoid having to climb a ladder for career progression? Career latticing can help you meet your goals and still progress as a research administrator. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series and will...
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