Tania TambiahSenior Manager, Research Development

RMIT University, Australia

Member, ARMS Executive Board

College administrative restructure

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Business Research Office

State of play

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RMA’s role

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Career plan

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1. Induction & training2. “World of Research Management”3. Working together4. Planning day

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Team induction Specialist training

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external influences/ initiatives

researcher’s journey

internal influences/ initiatives

stakeholders

research student’s journey

structurers

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Management of Team Support mechanisms & professional

development Team position descriptions/accountabilities Expectations

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OUTCOMES Communications

strategy PD plan

Big picture…strategic activities for the year & beyond!

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Communications Information gathering & storing – what & why Information dissemination – what, why & who Tools

Team ‘health check’ Successes & lemons Professional development Team maintenance

Calendar of events

Developing the Team

Activity Provider Description Cost Timeline Responsibility

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Activity Description Team members to attend

Frequency/ dates Responsibility

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Developing expertise & engaging stakeholders

Streamlined processes Increased performanceGreater expertise Respect, trust & collaboration Culture of learning & sharing Empowerment Commitment – position & professionOpportunities – cross training, secondments,

shadowing

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One size does not fit all Career vs job Letting go!

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Finalise new changes to structure Launch a revised PD framework

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