Leadership Development
“All the training to do research, but nowhere did they teach me how to lead.”
— Research Leadership Development participant
Our approach is informed by published research in leadership development. Explore our thinking in blog posts like 'What Is the Function of Leadership?' | 'Leadership skills that are most helpful in the current environment’ | '15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership' | ‘The Trust Triangle’, and more.
Research Leadership Development Program
ATG pioneered leadership programs purpose-built for the academy. We help people develop the skills to lead their research enterprise and to “herd the lions” of collaborative teams.
Early investigators
Designed to help early stage faculty understand the roles that a new investigator must play, and how to focus their time and talents to provide a solid base for long-term success.
This eight-session program is available to individuals and can be coupled with the individual proposal development program.
Established investigators
Leaders of collaborative groups sit equal to their partners and yet are called upon to provide vision, direction, and day-to-day management. Communication and relationship skills are crucial to the success of a research center or collaborative group.
This group coaching program follows a curriculum of leadership development focused on skills and approaches that applicable regardless of formal position and highly useful for engaging in team science.
Program Format
Group programs start with a 90-minute FourSight© debrief. Then the cohort meets for eight 1-hour sessions. The program is also available as 1:1 coaching.
“I think there were a lot of good and concrete, ways to articulate how we think and process the business of our science and behavior. The structured tools for reflection (i.e., expert vs manager vs entrepreneur), modulation (above the line/below the line, BE CLEAR, etc.), and planning (garden theory, lean canvas etc.) were all really useful.”
Research Leadership Academy
We pioneered the first integrated research leadership program specifically designed for academic researchers.
Available as intensive retreats or over 4 months virtual.
Context-based experiential learning uses adult learning modes for true development and leadership growth.
“Just, thank you, and if our paths do not cross again, know that you've sparked inspiration and perspective in me at a moment when both of those things have felt out of reach. “
Leadership coaching
Our outstanding individual coaching programs help you identify key leadership behaviors and understand your roles and values in the context of the systems you inhabit, developing yourself as a leader. Individuals can engage with the Research Leadership Development curriculum or work in an individual programs tailored to your goals and needs. Our coaches have extensive training and experience. Read our blog on how you can level up through coaching.
“This experience far exceeded my expectations of what professional coaching could be. Jet has had a lasting, positive impact on my trajectory.”