MOVING YOUR CAREER FROM GOOD TO GREAT: KEYS FOR MANAGING YOUR CAREER SUCCESS JOAN M. LAKOSKI, PH.D....

MOVING YOUR CAREERFROM GOOD TO GREAT: KEYS FOR MANAGING YOUR CAREER SUCCESS

JOAN M. LAKOSKI, PH.D.JML27@PITT.EDUASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ACADEMIC CAREER DEVELOPMENTUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

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Know what you are passionate aboutBuild to your strengths – what you best in the world at

Know what drives your resource engine

A frame work for today’s discussion on managing your career

Lead the right team

Careers as a rollercoaster rideHighs, lows, twists and turns

If research was always predictable and easy,

we would have no ups and downs

Research careers in academic institutions and industry are increasingly difficult to navigate

As you transition to an independent investigator

The old linear model of academiaThe old linear model of academia

The new dynamic model of academiaThe new dynamic model of academia

BUILDING A RESEARCH PROGRAM

Your challenge is to bring your talents, scientific ideas andcreativity to fruition – now and into the future

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Great things take time to build….Great things take time to build….

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BUILDING A RESEARCH PROGRAM

Your challenge is to bring your talents, scientific ideas andcreativity to fruition – now and into the future

YourYour

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What we hope you will learn from this session

My goals: Provide some insights/ideas as you look ahead to manage the next stages of your career

Objectives: Know where you are now – the organizational

structure Reflect on your vision and goals – utilize goal setting Develop a plan to achieve your vision Understand how mentoring can empower your

success

KNOW THE MISSIONS AND ORGANIZATION OF YOUR RESEARCH HOME

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Academic Health Centers:

Complexity in a typical university and medical center with many different models

ResearchEducationService - Community, Institution, ProfessionClinical practiceEntrepreneurial

Know your institutional missions

Learn who is in charge

Vice President for Health Affairs (Health Sciences)

Dean Vice deans or associate deans

Mission based responsibilities Hospital Executive

Director/President/COO CFO

Department Chairs Division or section heads/chiefs

Other executive officials and structures

Chancellor In the USA, functions as president

President Serves as Chief Executive Officer

Provost (Reports into Chancellor or President) Chief officer of some colleges Chief academic officer

This information becomes especially important when it is time for promotion and tenure reviews

   Understand the administrative structure   

The medical school – medical center relationship The financial health of the medical center may be

reflected in the financial health of the med school What does it mean to you as an

investigator? Breaking down insularity and isolation allows for a better

understanding of the relationship Improves chances for success of both you and your

organization Your success is dependent on the success of your

organization and it’s ability to provide you with resources

Manage your career success by developing important relationships

Chair/Chief help to advance your career, but other faculty in department are critical

Department and college business personnel Research infrastructure personnel

Human subjects office; Animal care and use; etc. Faculty affairs dean Mentors

Make an effort to get to know persons

who support your scholarly efforts

THE NORMS FOR PROMOTION AND TENURE CONTINUE TO BE COMPETITIVE, WITH THE DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY INCREASING AS WE SPEAK

Enhance your knowledge and understanding of promotion and tenure processes in a university setting

Consider the successful pole vault…

Success requires intensive training, planning, and support

Remember the bar may go higher While you are preparing for your jump…

Your goal for a promotion and tenure review: Clear the bar with plenty of room to spare

WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF YOUR IDEAL CAREER?

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WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR YOUR RESEARCH PROGRAM?WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE?

Self-reflection Exercise #1

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WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR RESEARCH PROGRAM?

ARE YOU READY TO BE A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERABLE TO WORK IN TODAY’S ENVIRONMENT OF TEAM SCIENCE?

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In order to achieve your vision…

… Consider using goal setting to help build the blocks of your research pyramid

Assess work-related values and career goals

What passions and motivations drive your work?

Work satisfaction?

Long-term goals?

Goal Setting: Taking Time to Reflect

WHOSE CAREER IS IT, ANYWAYS?

You own your career

Look at yourself

Look around

Look ahead

Identify goals and create a plan

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Make a conscious decision about

which area or areas are most importantOtherwise, you make choices unconsciously

As scientists and clinicians, do you really want to make important decisions unconsciously?

Set Goals and Prioritize

GOALS

Consider short-term andlong-term aspirations

Self, Family, Career, Community and Spirit

Goal Setting: A Formal Process

Goals provideLong-term visionShort-term motivationFocus, balance and direction

Goals help to:Inventory and organize resourcesFocus choices and asset developmentPrevent diffusion of energy

Goals are best when they are:

Realistic Continuous research funding by

extramural sponsors

Positive Nationally or internationally known in

my field

Flexible Occupy a position of leadership in my

organization

Effective goals and objectives

Are prioritized Are precise Are written Are time-limited Are realistic Are not set too low

So you have your goals - now create a plan

• What new skills, knowledge, or abilities do I need to achieve my goals?

• What are some short-term goals (3-6 months) that I could start on right now?

• How can I gain the skills that will help me with my goals while in my current job?

• What relevant experiences can I have through serving on committees etc.

• Who in my network can help?

Self-reflection Exercise #2

1. KNOW YOUR GOALS

2. HAVE A PLAN

3. FIND THE RIGHT RESOURCES

Mentors!

Identifying the next best steps to meet your goals

WHO CAN HELP?

TIME TO FIND A MENTOR

Or Multiple Mentors

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New investigators face complex issues

navigating the labyrinth of establishing

a research program Where to I want to go?

How to I find the right path?

Who will help me make the best choices?

Will my organization help me meet my goals?

CONSIDER MENTORING –AN ESSENTIAL STRATEGY FOR LONG-TERM PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS AND SATISFACTION

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AND WHO DO WE TURN TO FOR ADVICE AND GUIDANCE?

Mentors

AND ARE THERE RISKS INA MENTORING RELATIONSHIP?

Good Mentors

The challenge is to learn from both

TormentorsTormentors

Mentors can ask great questions:

What are your immediate goals?Where do you want to be in the next 2

years?What do you want to accomplish in 10 years?Have you considered personal issues,

including work-life balance?Do you have a written plan?

Mentors can assist with timelines and goals

Mentors can help with career transitions for early stage

investigators

Issues to be addressed

What are career path options?

Do I know my talents and passions?

What skills are needed?

How do I prepare applications and interviews?

Finding resources and support Utilize mentors

and institutional resources

Explore options and short-term experiences

Find appropriate training and networking

Support practice to acquire polished professional skills

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN YOUR RESEARCH CAREER FOR THE LONG-HAUL?

TenacityResiliencePersistence

Optimism, Good humor, Luck, Fortitude

Empower Your Career Success

Solution Focused

Key Domains: Career planning Professional skill development Networking (Avoid Isolation) Mentoring Track outcomes

Avoid diffusion of effort

THE KEY TO AN EFFECTIVE CAREER TRANSITION – AT EVERY STAGE –IS TO HAVE A PLANAND HAVE A MENTOR!

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So if your next career steps seem like a rollercoaster ride…

Remember that great things take time to build….

Research careers can be a great ride to share

with family, friends and colleaguesGood luck and enjoy the ride!