Course: Leadership Strategies for the Researcher

Session Dates: May 20-21, 2019

Leadership Strategies for the Researcher helps prepare clinical and translational investigators as they face the challenges inherent in establishing a research program. This two-day course features both interactive and didactic sessions, with a focus on best practices in leading and managing a team, and navigating a career path in research.

Session topics include:

• Developing a personal strategy
• Managing grant finances
• Managing projects
• Negotiation
• Communication styles and strategies
• Managing meetings
• Resolving conflict
• Hiring, managing, and terminating team members

Eligibility:
MD and/or PhD involved in clinical research
Fellows, instructors, or assistant professors currently leading research teams

Time Commitment:
Two days

Participants outside of Harvard can take this course, upon acceptance, for a fee.