Mastering Collaborative Research Leadership

Recognizing the increasingly team-oriented nature of clinical investigation, the CCTS Training Academy has created the RISE Leadership Course to develop the scientific and organizational leaders of the future. Over 9 weeks and using a more immersive, experiential structure, RISE is designed primarily for clinical research staff professionals who wish to play more prominent leadership roles in the conduct of research.

Learning Objectives

• Fundamental Concepts of Leadership - Project leadership and teamwork, delegation and accountability and Navigating circumstances with diplomacy
• Interpersonal Effectiveness - Emotional Intelligence, Communications and Biases
• Trust Building - Critical conversations, Inclusive Intelligence and Conflict Management
• Building a Community of Practice  - Clinical and Translational Science, Managing Up and Networking

Who should attend RISE?

The target audience for RISE includes (in order of priority) clinical research staff professionals at Career Ladder Levels 2 (with more than 5 years of experience), 3 and Managers/Directors. Early-career faculty scholars (instructors, assistant professors) and postdoctoral fellows are also invited to apply.

Apply today!

Candidates must submit an updated CV or resume and a completed application form to apply for this training. Additionally, applicants should consult their supervisor, as formal enrollment requires supervisor approval and pre-coursework completion.

Leadership Resources

• Primal Leadership by Daniel Goleman
• Management Time: Don’t take the Monkey by William Oncken, Jr. and Donald L. Wass
• Health Disparities and Health Equity: The Issue Is Justice by Paula Braveman, et al.

 Curriculum

Questions?

Contact Ty Lucas (lucastj@uab.edu) or CRSP Education (CRSPtraining@uabmc.edu)