Team Science Core

Translational science, which often requires the effective performance of teams, is essential for addressing complex scientific and societal challenges that span multiple disciplines and require diverse expertise. Whether you are considering a cross-disciplinary collaboration or have already formed an integrative research team, the CCTS Team Science Core can support you through consultation and training.

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CCTS Team Science Trainings

The Team Science Core currently offers training on the following topics. Connect with us to explore team science topics with your team. 
 

  • Introduction to Team Science

    • Definition of team science

    • Types of teams

    • Why team science is critical
    • Stages of team development
       

  • Evaluating a Teaming Invitation

    • Tools to determine whether to join a research team

    • Strategies for responding to teaming invitations
       

  • Establishing a Healthy Team

    • Roles and responsibilities of team leaders and team members

    • Team formation
       

  • Fostering Effective Teams

    • Recognizing and addressing team dysfunction

    • GRPI model—a framework to support effective teams
       

  • Leadership and Team Management Skills

    • Leaders vs. managers

    • Key leadership skills

    • Building an effective team culture
       

  • Collaborating with Biostatisticians   

    • Integrating biostatisticians as a member of the research team

 

More Team Science Resources
  1. Collaborative Agreement - an online module introducing the purpose and components of a collaborative agreement, as well as practical tools for getting started. 
  2. Collaboration & Team Science: Field Guide - a foundational resource for scientists participating in or leading research teams
  3. Coalesce - a suite of online modules on the fundamentals of team science as well as related topics
  4. TeamMAPPS - a behavioral skills training program for scientific teams
  5. How to turn a group of strangers into a team - Ted Talk by Amy Edmondson about teaming
  6. Teams That Work: The Seven Drivers of Team Effectiveness - book offering practical, evidenced based strategies for team leaders and team members
  7. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - book describing common team issues and how to overcome them

 

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