How to Succeed at Collaborative Research, livre ebook

• Each chapter ends with a section titled ‘Moving from Theory to Practice’, which includes practical activities, tools and resources

• Written for a cross-disciplinary audience, with relevance to teams working in the life and health sciences, engineering, architecture, the arts and humanities, public policy and opinion research

• Presents the latest research on the dynamics of research times, taking into account decolonisation, inclusive practice and AI

Today's complex research challenges demand effective teams, yet researchers rarely receive training in teamwork skills crucial for collaborative success.

This book fills that gap, outlining theory and providing practical actions that equip researchers with tools to build and sustain effective teams. Drawing on organizational psychology, team science and the authors’ own experience, it offers concrete practices for fostering collaborative innovation, managing diverse perspectives and achieving high-impact outcomes.

An essential reading for researchers, administrators and facilitators seeking to build high-performing teams, this indispensable resource enables researchers to effectively work across different disciplines and sectors to meet the evolving demands of funded research.

Preface

Introduction: Using this Book

Part 1: Setting the Stage

1. Why Research Collaboration?

2. What is a Research Team?

Part 2: Creating the Team

3. Building Teams on Purpose

4. Leading Research Teams

5. Establishing a Shared Vision

Part 3: Team Mindset

6. Adopting a Collaborative Mindset

7. Trust and Psychological Safety

8. Diversity and Difference

Part 4: Managing Team Dynamics

9. Productive Conflict

10. Team Communication

11. Sharing Credit, Recognition, and Reward

Part 5: Poised for Continued Success

12. Sustaining and Strengthening the Team

13. Mentoring in Support of Research Collaboration

14. Navigating Networks and Systems

Appendix: Collaboration and Institutional Agreements