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 | 15 People; 15 Different Projects Gain tips from Jacqueline Resnick about bringing together diverse groups in research teams. Q&A |
 | A Collaboration of Systems Thinkers José Szapocznik explains how one interdisciplinary project developed. Quick Tip - 4 minutes 27 seconds |
| David A. Axelson says that a team approach to funding is mutually beneficial. Quick Tip |
| Jeannette R. Ickovics asserts that transdisciplinary work involves recognizing the particular strengths of oneself and one's colleagues. Quick Tip - 1 minute 46 seconds |
| A Positive Outlook Usually Works Bruce G. Link encourages a rose-colored view when collaborating. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 15 seconds |
| Jacqueline Resnick explains why the Office of Research Development at UNC is innovative. Quick Tip - 3 minutes 14 seconds |
| Expect the unexpected when directing a research center, advises Irwin Sandler. Quick Tip - 3 minutes 38 seconds |
| Irwin Sandler believes enthusiasm builds cohesion and promotes collaboration. Quick Tip - 3 minutes 0 seconds |
| Be Open to International Collaborations Developing partnerships around the world can advance your research, believes Flavio Kapczinski. Quick Tip - 1 minute 57 seconds |
| Andrea Schneider explains why mediation skills are necessary when managing people. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 7 seconds |
| Building Social Contracts with Communities John Landsverk describes how he and his colleagues have fostered relationships with community groups. Quick Tip - 1 minute 19 seconds |
| Jay Belsky stresses the importance of ceding local control of data to a core team during the NICHD Study of Early Child Care. Quick Tip - 1 minute 22 seconds |
| Hermi R. Woodward advises inviting HR into one's mentorship circle. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 40 seconds |
| Establishing a consistent but flexible communication protocol is essential in large multi-site studies, states Stephen Hinshaw. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 8 seconds |
| Constructive Conflict in High-stakes Projects Avoiding conflict has short term gains but long term costs, Jay Belsky believes. Quick Tip - 1 minute 44 seconds |
| Consult with a Database Expert Kiki D. Chang believes database organization is key to a successful lab. Quick Tip - 1 minute 1 second |
| Jacqueline Resnick explains her approach to the development of interdisciplinary teams. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 13 seconds |
| Working across disciplines is very important in biomedical research, states Joachim F. Hallmayer. Quick Tip - 1 minute 44 seconds |
| Jacqueline Resnick talks about two problems that can prevent multidisciplinary teams from working well. Q&A |
| Centers thrive on and depend upon synergy, attests Neal Ryan. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 18 seconds |
| Patricia E. Molina explains what to look for in staff when starting your first lab. Quick Tip - 3 minutes 15 seconds |
| Facilitate, Support, and Advocate Jacqueline Resnick talks about the similarities between community organizing in the 1960's and developing interdisciplinary research teams today. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 36 seconds |
| Discover what should happen in your team's first few meetings from Jacqueline Resnick. Q&A |
| Paul A. Pilkonis talks about the value of working well with other people. Quick Tip - 1 minute 29 seconds |
| Growing Your Lab at a Practical Level Opportunities can sometimes outpace the resources of your lab, warns Ruth M. O'Hara. Quick Tip - 1 minute 14 seconds |
| An experienced administrator at 10% can greatly benefit a research project, states Hermi R. Woodward. Quick Tip - 1 minute 54 seconds |
| Don't underestimate the bureaucracy involved in multi-site studies, states Jay Belsky. Quick Tip - 1 minute 28 seconds |
| Neal Ryan urges the importance of talented colleagues and flexibility in organizing an R25. Quick Tip - 1 minute 28 seconds |
| Involving Community Members on Project Teams Philip A. Fisher shares how he has developed programs to train community members as research staff. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 9 seconds |
| Jeannette R. Ickovics explains the difficulty of reconciling the immediacy of community needs with the time-intensive nature of the research process. Quick Tip - 1 minute 29 seconds |
| Elizabeth L. George describes personnel challenges that arise in labs. Quick Tip - 1 minute 56 seconds |
| Possessing complementary skill sets is important for a research team, states Charles L. Bowden. Quick Tip |
| Ellen Goldstein enumerates several ways to enhance collaboration between researchers and agencies. Quick Tip - 1 minute 45 seconds |
| Sometimes it's best not to give orders, suggests Elizabeth L. George. Quick Tip - 1 minute 15 seconds |
| Patricia E. Molina describes the personnel challenges that occur in dynamic work environments like labs. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 50 seconds |
| In large research teams, people get to do what they enjoy, says Jay Belsky. Quick Tip - 47 seconds |
| Working in a team allows you to see issues from different angles, says Margarita Alegría. Quick Tip - 1 minute 32 seconds |
| Negotiating Partnerships with Communities Pamela Trotman Reid offers advice on developing partnerships with community agencies. Q&A |
| Gary S. Sachs stresses the significance of determining, and delivering on, a project's value to each person involved. Quick Tip - 3 minutes 11 seconds |
| Learning from people in a variety of fields is essential to continued growth, asserts Laurence Steinberg. Quick Tip - 1 minute 27 seconds |
| Ellen Goldstein speaks about the differing priorities of researchers and communities. Quick Tip - 1 minute 11 seconds |
| Roles and Relationships in Collaborative Research Nicholas Steneck offers some questions to consider when establishing a collaborative research team. Q&A |
| Enola K. Proctor talks about missing data and other issues that often arise in social work research. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 20 seconds |
| Andrew A. Nierenberg describes the Bipolar Trials Network, which formed after STEP-BD was completed. Quick Tip - 1 minute 48 seconds |
| Focusing on real world patients, explains Joseph R. Calabrese, is one advantage of working with the Bipolar Trials Network. Quick Tip |
| Teamwork is generative, explains Peter Salovey. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 13 seconds |
| Jay Belsky talks about the advantages of having both men and women on a large research team. Quick Tip - 1 minute 36 seconds |
| José Szapocznik finds the perfect metaphor to explain why a protocol might need adaptation to a site. Quick Tip - 1 minute 50 seconds |
| Kenneth H. Rubin recommends fostering a non-competitive, supportive environment for students. Quick Tip - 1 minute 51 seconds |
| Jodi M. Gonzalez talks about dealing with team members who are not meeting expectations. Quick Tip - 1 minute 16 seconds |
| Work with People Brighter than You David J. Kupfer talks about the need to work collaboratively in a diverse environment. Quick Tip - 1 minute 41 seconds |
| Work with People You Like to Work With Having a research team that values each other can produce a high level of stability, states Irwin Sandler. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 3 seconds |
| Working in Multidisciplinary Teams Being considerate is a key issue when working in a team, states Wayne Drevets. Quick Tip - 1 minute 48 seconds |
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