Training toolkit
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We have six training modules available in online or in-person format - for details on how to commission these contact ruth.norris@manchester.ac.uk
FREE self-led versions of all the modules are also available to all University of Manchester staff on the University of Manchester Blackboard portal, and Canvas.
Blackboard: To enrol onto the course by searching for our course name or code - TBDR226 Teamwork and Collaboration Principles for Successful Research.
Canvas: To enrol. If you are external to the University of Manchester contact ruth.norris@manchester.ac.uk to discuss access.
The training we deliver includes the following modules:
Aim: To provide an introduction to the Team Research model and its key elements.
Objectives: To understand the basic principles of Team Research and team composition principles.
Aim: To inform Team Visioning and Agreements principles and share effective ways of team working.
Objectives: To equip staff and students with practical ideas, encourage discussions in their team, and to create shared team agreements and ways of working.
Aim: To look at team conflict as both negative and positive, and to consider resolution from different roles within a team, providing tools and discussing examples for effective solutions.
Objective: To provide an overview of individual and team conflict norms and how to navigate. To analyse examples and ideas for how to resolve conflict and what changes are required to move forward as an individual and as a team.
Aim: How Followers can add value to teams and Team Research culture.
Objectives: Explore how individuals and teams can understand how their role changes and so, influences better outcomes and flexibility within the team.
Aim: To visually map individual and team’s networks and look at who is connected and who else can enhance the research culture and potential outputs.
Objectives: Share examples of team structures and how these inform the team’s goals. Highlight an inclusive approach to including all contributors and being aware of the benefits to recognising and crediting everyone.
Aim: To participate in a team building activity
Objectives: To identify the benefits of team building activities, to strengthen teams by utilising skills and qualities and to collaborate on a team building activity.
The Open University – free course: Leadership and Followership
Working through this course will help you to explore what makes a good leader, recognise common leadership challenges, and identify the skills you need to develop if you want to enhance your own leadership experience.
See details of the Leadership and followership course on The Open University website.