About the Team Science Coffee Break Series:

The concept of Team Science answers the question, “How do groups, particularly interdisciplinary groups, move through a process together?” Advances in translational research are increasingly dependent on teams of individuals with different perspectives and skills working collaboratively towards a common goal. How team members collaborate and communicate continues to evolve, particularly in environments rich in knowledge diversity. Collaboration among teams goes beyond traditional boundaries, accommodating an increasingly blended and dispersed workforce.

In the Johns Hopkins ICTR's Team Science Coffee Break Series, we offer collaborative learning and practical tips on building effective, multi-disciplinary, translational science teams. Each session will focus on a specific facet of Team Science and provide the opportunity to take a "deeper dive" into that area. We’ll hear from experts in managing teams, discuss our challenges, and share strategies that work for research teams of all types.

About the Session:

Harnessing the knowledge and experience of teams is essential for sustained, innovative performance in modern organizations. This session will review research on how to promote greater learning among team members, as well as learning from the experiences of others outside the team’s boundaries.

A 20-30 minute didactic session will be followed by an interactive Q&A in which participants can talk through real-world challenges they are facing around team learning.

About the Target Audience:

This workshop is appropriate for members of translational science and biomedical teams interested in improving their ability to lead or work within research teams effectively. Whether you are starting a new team or seeking to enhance the effectiveness of your current team, this coffee break will provide you with insights and tools to apply in your work.

Team Science Coffee Break: Team Learning to Accelerate Performance