Team Science Workshop 2024

Team Science Workshop 2024

What is the Team Science Workshop?

The Team Science Workshop is a free, interactive training intended for interdisciplinary research teams working on a translational research project/study or within a research center. Teams will learn the theory and practice of team science. This workshop will be offered virtually during six 2-hour sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays over a 3-week period.

The workshop will take place from 11:30-1:30 pm (PDT) on October 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 and 24. Each day, we will focus the first 90 minutes on team science education and training, and the final 30 minutes on team working sessions.

Training content will be tailored to address and solve specific challenges identified by the participating teams. By attending the Team Science Workshop, your team will build stronger relationships and acquire strategies and tools to help you become more efficient and effective in your work together.

Topics that may be covered include:

• Teamwork and team processes
• Awareness and adaptability of Social Styles and modes for addressing conflict
• Lean Project Management (e.g., project organization, goal setting, planning)
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Meeting and time management
• Communication and listening skills
• Leadership skills

What Do Past Attendees Have to Say?

“Attending the Team Science training made such a difference. I am a new leader and was struggling with how to facilitate a feeling of a team and working toward a common goal. Now the team feels more empowered and we are working together. [What I interpret as] the feeling of being part of a team has made each of them show more commitment to the study and also more open to share ideas. I am telling everyone about this training, it was like water to wine. ”
-Daniela Luquetti, MD, PhD, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Center for Developmental Biology and Regenerative Medicine

“I am still in awe of the impact that the training had on the members that directly participated in the workshop, in addition to members that were not in attendance. We learned a great deal about ourselves, as well as one another, and have adopted many of the tools/strategies into our day-to-day practices. Although we felt that we had been working well as a group, the education that we received through this formal training program truly pushed our team to function at a much higher level. Because we were able to hone in on strengths and special skill sets for each team member (beyond just our ‘role’ on the team) during the training, we all felt more empowered to exercise those skills (and delegate, when needed) – which elevates the functioning and productivity for the entire team.”
– Carrie Heike, MD, MS, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Director, Craniofacial Media Lab

…this formal training program truly pushed our team to function at a much higher level.

“We didn’t attend the training having any pre-existing issues that we wanted to resolve. Team training did at least two things for us. One, it forced us to do an outline of the key milestones, which forced us to talk to who’s doing what. Two, it acted as a forcing function for the team to get together. Having those days in person really helped with team building. I think our team is able to collaborate more effectively because of the training.”
– Gary Hsieh, PhD, Associate Professor, Human Centered Design & Engineering

Team Requirements

You should apply for the Team Science Workshop if your team:

• Is an interdisciplinary research team with a specific translational research project
• Has a minimum of 3 team members who can commit to attending the full 6-day online training
• Has the capacity to complete about 20-60 minutes of pre-work before each session

While space is limited for this training, all ITHS members are encouraged to register their teams to attend. Space will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis for teams who meet the above requirements.

Registration

Registration is open now through September 23, 2024. Registered teams will receive an Outlook invitation including Zoom links and an email on September 24 with additional workshop information and prework. Teams with questions about registration can contact Laurel Barchet at lah19@uw.edu.