Creating a team impact approach at Teesside Designed by Nifty Fox Creative, 2021.
These ideas are the result of three impact strategy workshops with the RIS and Library team WHO will drive this?
WHAT do we need to change?
OUR GOALS Collective approach to impact
• Communication Managers • Business Innovation Managers • Impact Managers • Research Managers (pre and post award) • Librarians • Policy Managers
Leadership from the top
Provide training and development for academics and professional service staff
Develop an impact culture, where everyone understands their contribution
Start with the end in mind: be strategic and selective with research proposals
Proactive project management, approach to bring together stakeholders and break silos
All teams contributing at each stage of the research lifecycle
A positive impact research culture
ENABLERS
Resource impact Strategic recruitment, upskill current staff and additional budget
KEY QUESTIONS
Right attitudes Collaboration and engagement
What is the desired portfolio of different types of funding activity?
Structures and accountability Plan and prioritise
How do we balance the various demands on academic time?
Time and space Time to learn, engage and embed
Incentives Reward and recognition for impact work
Good management Lead by example and own the agenda
How do we harness the role of research centres and the team approach?
Building a positive culture and collective approach to impact