Launching Research Faculty Leadership Development Programs

This research report helps chief research officers take the initial steps to launch research faculty leadership development programs.

Chief research officers (CROs) have traditionally relied on recommendations from faculty and deans—as well as personal networks—to identify the best candidates to lead research teams. As competition for sponsored research projects continues to grow, leadership has become an increasingly significant factor in team success. As a result, CROs have learned that strong research abilities do not always translate into strong leadership.