Career Growth & Leadership Should They Stay or Should They Go: Actionable Tips for Retaining Research Administrators In a competitive job market, retaining high-quality employees is essential for institutional success. While traditional perks like raises are welcome, organizations...
Career Growth & Leadership The Evolving Landscape of Academic Research Administration: Building Resilience and Thriving in Times of Change SPOTLIGHT STORY Change in research administration is not a distant threat — it’s a constant reality. Funding shifts, regulatory updates,...
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Career Growth & Leadership Navigating the Wealth of Opportunity That a Multigenerational Workforce Offers Every 15 to 18 years, a new cohort of people are shaped based on the current events of their childhood and early adulthood. It is no surprise that today we have four...
Career Growth & Leadership Communicating Effectively as a Leader in Research Administration Effective communication is not just a nice-to-have—it is essential in research administration. For leaders, communicating well is the foundation for guiding their teams toward success. It is not...
Career Growth & Leadership Spring Forward with New Boundaries! Spring is in the air! As many look forward to the Spring season, this can be a great time for you and your office to consider a new approach to boundaries to go with it! Developing new procedures in terms of how you as a...
Introducing the New Catalyst Sections & Feature Editors Career Growth & Leadership This section is dedicated to professional development, regardless of the stage of your career or your career goals. Professional development includes a focus on soft skills, such as communication,...
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...
How to Manage Time Off, Holiday Due Dates, and Closures As we enter the end of the year, it is a good time to proactively approach any time off, impending closures, signposting reduced or modified service and support, and to plan ahead for any adjusted deadlines. Proactive Planning,...
Jumpstart Your Research Administration Literacy with LevelUP The research enterprise is growing more complex and will require agile employees who can meet the challenges of tomorrow. Given the volume of changes expected over the next ten years, how can you stand out to strategically move your...
Inviting an Elephant up the Stairs: Improving Communication through Improv Improvisation is about listening and helping individuals work together to improve communication, enhance teamwork, increase creativity, and create more open and better leadership. Improv skills align perfectly with...
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