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I& #39;m tuning into @CIHR_IHDCYH& #39;s "Conducting health research during #COVID19: Challenges & solutions for leadership & productivity" #sparklive panel featuring moderator @DrCChambers with panelists @peterjgill, @KC0nn0r, @TaylorMorriseau & Amy Oliver.
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Mix of attendees: 26% are early-career researchers (ECRs), 14% mid- or senior investigators, 26% trainees & 16% administrators.
Dr. Kristin Connor highlights challenges that principal investigators face: managing teams & projects, and administrative tasks. #sparklive
Dr. Kristin Connor highlights challenges that principal investigators face: managing teams & projects, and administrative tasks. #sparklive
What challenges are PIs facing as teachers? #sparklive
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Increased workload to offer courses online or via a hybrid model
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Emotional burden of being available to each student
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Diminished connection with students through online or async course delivery
Dr. Peter Gill highlights challenges re: working from home:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Staff re-deployment to #COVID19 priority areas, team growth/recruitment on hold, pause on research
Gill highlights how to thrive: regular virtual meetings, task management tools, open communication channels.
Gill highlights how to thrive: regular virtual meetings, task management tools, open communication channels.
Next, Gill highlights challenges that clinicians face:
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Personal and family stress (e.g. should I move into the garage if I am worried about about my family& #39;s safety?)
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Extra precautions
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Constantly changing policies & procedures
@KC0nn0r highlights an important point https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> PIs have been through a lot already: you& #39;ve been through day one of your first faculty appointment, planned out first three years, have a five year plan, and written your first grant https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👏🏽" title="Clapping hands sign (medium skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Clapping hands sign (medium skin tone)"> #sparklive
Next, three key mitigation strategies:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="1⃣" title="Keycap digit one" aria-label="Emoji: Keycap digit one"> Create structure/routine (define your physical space, do your most high value task first, power down at the end of the day, create time to focus)
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="2⃣" title="Keycap digit two" aria-label="Emoji: Keycap digit two"> Manage productivity expectations
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="3⃣" title="Keycap digit three" aria-label="Emoji: Keycap digit three"> Be creative with your research
Other tips:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Survey the current state of affairs (What were your 2020 goals? What is going well?)
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Revise your priorities (What can/should you stop/start/keep doing?)
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Anticipate & plan for the lab& #39;s return (but best not to embark on long-term or risky research)
Poll: Have you pivoted or shifted your research program to focus on COVID-19 related research?
Attendee responses:
33% No
23% No, but considering
21% Yes, and currently in transition
19% Yes
Attendee responses:
33% No
23% No, but considering
21% Yes, and currently in transition
19% Yes
Gill also touches upon how to help trainees:
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Plan and reflect (e.g. have trainees share accomplishments, what& #39;s working, general progress towards a publication, specific priorities, challenges, roadblocks)
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Deadlines (What is required, what isn& #39;t?)
Next is @TaylorMorriseau: a PhD candidate who is serving on the @ChiefSciCan& #39;s Youth Council. Morriseau provides a necessary graduate student perspective, saying that trainees are navigating the same research disruptions that PIs are facing, but with fewer resources. #sparklive
Morriseau highlights the current situation:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Working from home (where & #39;home& #39; is different from all) can include caregiving and homeschooling, a focus on offline research (data analysis, online courses, etc) and limited potential for sharing data at conferences or networking.
Research disruptions include a lack of access to research sites, compounding delays (e.g. mouse colonies) & extensions to complete degrees but without funding extensions.
Morriseau also highlights health & wellness: trainees are facing financial uncertainty, mental health challenges, pressure to graduate within a certain time frame (e.g. before funding runs out).
Morriseau points out implications: will trainees be able to return to graduate studies or navigate a sparse job market?
Here, PIs can ask trainees what they need, provide clarity around expectations, working with trainees & using their role to advocate for protective measures.
Here, PIs can ask trainees what they need, provide clarity around expectations, working with trainees & using their role to advocate for protective measures.
How can you navigate an unstructured schedule?
Morriseau recommends to consider adapting the project, and implementing deadlines for everything (relieves pressure on non-urgent requests).
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Lead by example: anything you want your team to do, you must also do.
Morriseau recommends to consider adapting the project, and implementing deadlines for everything (relieves pressure on non-urgent requests).
Morriseau says that this is an opportunity to "build back better"
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Approach the return to work with an EDI lens
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Increase accessibility to learning opportunities
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Respect non-traditional careers in future hiring (as trainees may seek non-academic jobs right now)
Morriseau also shares @TOSciPolicyNet& #39;s survey to understand the impact of COVID-19 on graduate students in Canada (disclaimer: I& #39;m the president rn!). #sparklive
We& #39;ve received over 900 responses so far, but please do fill it in if you haven& #39;t already: http://tspn.sa.utoronto.ca/2020/04/21/covid19sgradsurvey/">https://tspn.sa.utoronto.ca/2020/04/2...
We& #39;ve received over 900 responses so far, but please do fill it in if you haven& #39;t already: http://tspn.sa.utoronto.ca/2020/04/21/covid19sgradsurvey/">https://tspn.sa.utoronto.ca/2020/04/2...
Key points from Amy Oliver:
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Move towards optimism & possibility (realistic plans)
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Challenge assumptions, be creative
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Practice collaborative leadership (use supporting & inclusive methods to work towards a common purpose)
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