Week 5 Flashcards

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What are the fundamentals of Leadership

A

Lead a group of people to realize your vision of what needs to be accomplished

A leader needs to

  1. Design a scientific strategy
  2. Motivate others (unify the team)
  3. Manage budgets (time frame, grants/papers)
  4. Communicate clearly and listen attentively
  5. Teach
  6. Troubleshoot
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What is the difference between a leader and a manager?

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A leader influences opinions and attitudes to accomplish a goal whereas a manager is an administrator to control the team and technique to stay on budget and on schedule

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3
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What are the leadership styles?

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Supporting, coaching, delegating, and directing

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“Directing” leadership style

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Focuses on the task, less on relationships, need to explain a task step by step and use one on one training

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5
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“Delegating” leadership style

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Less focus on task and relationships, allow a senior member of the staff to make decisions on their own without your input, trusting they can accomplish it successfully

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“Coaching” leadership style

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High focus on task and relationships, the most time consuming and requires guidance and one on one training, allows the individual to gain experience under your close supervision

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“Supporting” leadership style

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Less focus on task and high on relationships, encouraging someone to take the lead when hesitant, showing them how to accomplish the task with confidence while you shadow the process

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What are the core capabilities required to steer a lab?

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-Mindset
-Curiosity
-Adaptability
-Collaboration

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9
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A successful lab depends on its____________

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People assets:

-Intellectual capital of one’s employees
-Need to keep up with evolving tech and training

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What should the next generation of lab managers have required skills in?

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Next generation of lab managers required skills in:

-Technical practices
-Relationship management
-Communication

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What must leaders be prepared to face?

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-Complexity of change (positive agents of change)
-Uncertainty and embrace it
-Execute change by using lessons from science and analytics

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What are the key components in motivating the team?

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  1. Choice
  2. Competence
  3. Purpose
  4. Recognition
  5. Feeling comfortable
  6. Progress
  7. Enthusiasm
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What are some considerations for feedback?

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-Timing, being specific, being constructive not critical, avoid too much (keeping it simple)

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How should you receive feedback?

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-Be receptive, do not get angry or defensive and encourage an honest response

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What are the 5 points from Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Model?

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  1. Competing
  2. Accommodating
  3. Avoiding
  4. Collaborating
  5. Compromising
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What do you need to develop in yourself to be mentored?

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  1. Foresight
  2. Proactivity
  3. Probing
  4. Respect
  5. Gratitude
  6. Reciprocation
  7. Humility
17
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What are the qualities needed to mentor?

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  1. Accessibility
  2. Empathy
  3. Open-minded
  4. Consistency
  5. Patience
  6. Honesty
  7. Savvy
18
Q

What should be considered when mentoring new employees/interns?

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-Remembering safety first
-Technical training
-Moral support
-Encouragement

19
Q

How will networking help you?

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Advance your career, collaborate, assist the next generation of scientists

20
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How to network successfully?

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-Be selective of the events you attend
-Don’t freeze! Ask “May I join you?”
-Try to speak to several people
-Shift from selling to serving
-Follow up

21
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Why is volunteering a beneficial part of networking?

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It gives you an excuse to meet attendees and influencers making sure they have what they need,

22
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How can you maximize your meetings?

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-Lunch and learn
-Seminars-training sessions
-Conferences
-Friday Evening drinks
-Simple lunchroom conversations