The following two questions need to be answered!
1. What are some key skills that a clinical research project manager should bring
to a study team?
2. What do you think the challenges would be in providing
project management leadership to a study team?
PowerPoint Presentation Module 3 Exploring Management and Leadership Some perspectives on leadership The ability to learn is the most important quality a leader can have. - Padmasree Warrior (CEO, Fable) One of the criticisms I've faced over the years is that I'm not aggressive enough or assertive enough or maybe somehow, because I'm empathetic, it means I'm weak. I totally rebel against that. I refuse to believe that you cannot be both compassionate and strong. - Jacinda Ardern (Prime Minister of New Zealand) Rarely are opportunities presented to you in a perfect way. In a nice little box with a yellow bow on top. 'Here, open it, it's perfect. You'll love it.' Opportunities – the good ones – are messy, confusing, and hard to recognize. They're risky. They challenge you. - Susan Wojcicki (CEO, YouTube) You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas. - Shirley Chisholm (Former vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus) Thought Exercise, Part 1 What do you think of when you hear the word 'leader'? How about 'manager'? Are they different or the same? Picture someone who has been your manager (or leader) in the past. (It might be helpful to go to through this exercise a couple of times, picturing different leaders and answering the questions for each.) What was great about that person's leadership? What was lacking? In what ways did you feel supported, or not, in your work? If you had to give them feedback, what would it be? Thought Exercise, Part 2 Do you think their leadership style might have worked for someone else? Why or why not? Why do you think this person lead in the way that they did? Think both about the person and the system or culture within which they operated. What can you learn from your experience with this leadership style? Spend at least a few minutes thinking about this. Jot down your ideas for yourself. Self reflection questions Have you thought about your own leadership style? If you had to answer the question, "Who are you as a leader?", could you do it? If you have managed groups before, have you thought about how might you need to adjust for the clinical research world? If you don't have much leadership experience, have you thought about how you will get it without 'practicing' on your study team? Do you know what leadership principles you will use to guide your work in clinical research management? Here are some questions I would like you to think about. Who are you as a leader? This is a question often asked at interviews for leadership positions and it can feel perfunctory, but it's actually quite important to think about and examine. Everything you do as a leader could have an impact on your teams and ultimately on the course of your research. So knowing where your strengths and challenges are both personally and professionally are key. You bring yourself to this work. How you show up each day is important. 5 Leadership should be fluid You may need to adapt your leadership style depending on the situation While we want to be equitable in our leadership, it's probably a mistake to assume that everyone you lead will need the same thing or that every situation will respond to the same 'bag of tricks' Great leaders adapt themselves as needed to help the team succeed Leaders should always be learning What is the goal of being the leader/PM? Ultimately, the goal is to get the job done, which in the context of clinical research is multifaceted... Ethical concerns are foremost Process and outcome indicators Project deliverables Sponsor and investigators' perceptions of success Effective and efficient research studies Growth of individual and team expertise Clinical outcomes of patients and families Leadership is not just about the project The leader should be passionate not only about accomplishing the project or study goals, but about developing their team A strong team culture is the foundation for success so efforts must be put into team-building Mentoring and coaching team members is vital not only for the team members themselves but for the smooth running of the project and retaining your best people What principles will you use to guide your work? Servant leadership Collaboration Let go of taking credit – give it freely Leadership is an action …? What are key leadership skills? Leadership is not just a belief or an orientation to the work. It is a set of distinct measurable skills. There is a lot of information out there to sample from and from which to develop your own leadership goals and style. You can work to improve your skills in areas where you are not as strong. Leadership skills Believe in your ideas Articulate a clear vision Be a good communicator Listen to others Don't give up Show empathy Know your team Motivate your team to be the best Nurture leadership in others Serve the greater cause Lead by example Constant focus and perseverance Gleeson, B. (2016, November 9). 10 Unique Perspectives on What Makes a Great Leader. Forbes. Retrieved April 10, 2021, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentgleeson/2016/11/09/10-unique-perspectives-on-what-makes-a-great-leader/?sh=702da05d5dd1 Project management top skills Communication and interpersonal skills PM is communication hub Verbal, writing, 1:1, in front of a group Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts Building commitment within the team Clearly articulate purpose Build relationships Not just WHAT you do but HOW you do it People want to enjoy being on the team and not have drama AMA staff, April 10, 2019. The top three project manager team leader skills. American Management Association. https://www.amanet.org/articles/the-top-three-project-manager-team-leader-skills/ Self-Reflection Questions How well do I share what I am really feeling or thinking? Can I do it without the recipient going on the defensive? How approachable am I? Do people come to me easily with issues? Am I liked and respected by team members? Am I easy to get along with? How well to I empathize with others, in work and/or personal life? Can I work well with others in a group? Do I take care with what I say and how others perceive things? AMA staff, April 10, 2019. The top three project manager team leader skills. American Management Association. https://www.amanet.org/articles/the-top-three-project-manager-team-leader-skills/ Thought Exercise Thinking back to the leader from the first exercise, can you identify how they did on the leadership skills we discussed in the previous slides? What are the most important leadership or management skills in your opinion? What are some of the less noticeable things that leaders/managers do to support individuals and teams? What do you find challenging about leading? What are some leadership or management skills that you personally need to build in order to effectively lead a research team?