Abstract

As research professional staff working across the globe, our collective focus is to advise, support and work in partnership with academics, partners, and professional colleagues to enable research and researchers to excel. The research ecosystem is complex, requiring high emotional intelligence, practical skills and a collaborative mindset to successfully navigate to successful outcomes. Whilst much of what we do is recognised through process and administrative function, there is also unseen effort, time and activity that is just as important, but less visible and more challenging to quantify. Team balance and enthusiasm is one of these. Successful leadership requires fostering dynamic teams that can thrive and enjoy what they do.

In this session we draw on our collective experiences. We will explore the importance of developing and maintaining an inclusive, collegial workplace culture, in which individuals, team portfolios and the wider team can achieve. Hear about ways to define and establish a positive work environment that aligns to operational and strategic institutional research needs. We share ways to build an environment that brings your team together. Learn practical tips for recruiting people who will contribute to high-performing, supportive teams. Obtain real-world examples of ways your team can contribute to a positive work environment that will enhance your ability to work effectively together to enable great outcomes.