The role and skills of leaders needs to change, in line with profound changes in the workplace. In a new article in @HarvardBiz, a group of experts has identified 6 essential skills to thrive as a leader in the new environment: 1) emotional aperture - the ability to understand and tune into the emotional dynamics of others 2) adaptive communication - knowing how and when to adjust our behaviour & leadership style, connecting to the emotional energy of others 3) flexible thinking - able to flex with competing priorities & hold opposing ideas in our heads 4) perspective seeking, taking & coordinating - actively seek different perspectives & integrate new information into our approach 5) strategic disruption skills - questioning long-standing practices & pushing for continuous learning and improvement 6) resilient self-awareness - recognising our own boundaries/limitations & setting a healthy example for others. There are links to lots of useful resources for developing these skills: hbr.org/2024/10/6-essential-…. By @knightrm. I would add a 7th essential skill: network & connection skills – ability to operate with both formal & informal influence and build sustainable relationships.

@alysk from @livuni Thrive team is presenting at today’s @AdvanceHE symposium - Reshaping #ResearchLeadership. Diving into how behaviours like shared accountability and territorialism shape research collaboration and innovation. Excited to advance our understanding and practices!

👀 Looking to the future of how we shape funding opportunities Our new large grants funding opportunity pilot, Mission, partnering with @LivUni's Thrive project, will harness a people-centred approach, broadening the diversity of our funded projects. 👉 orlo.uk/JOdta

The Thrive project is ready to pilot a new model of team-based working through a live funding call. We’re looking for bold, impactful projects that convene expertise from across the research ecosystem. Applications open on 13 May. Find out more; ➡️ukri.org/blog/introducing-mi…

Read the latest blog from the Thrive Project team, in which Alys Kay, Senior Research Developer, delves into the process of co-designing principles for inclusive, collaborative team-led research, highlighting the key milestones met along the way. ➡️tinyurl.com/b6kk7j4z

Come talk to me! We're exploring key topics like recognition parity, ECR career support, and fostering inclusive research collaboration. All voices are welcome - academics, professionals, technicians, and more! #ThriveTogether #ResearchCulture tinyurl.com/3fpm5trc

Liverpool is leading Thrive, a new initiative to create a more inclusive and diverse model for research teams, and we want your views! Join the 'Thrive Together' workshops to have your say on how we can transform team based working! ➡️tinyurl.com/39xn3ynw

Today is the day! The Research Staff Conference has started! 🥳

Prosper are at the @UoMResDev Research Staff Conference at the University of Manchester today. We'll be talking about 'How To Stop Holding Yourself Back', while Prosper's @alysk will be talking on 'Finding Balance Through Better Boundaries'- details here: sway.office.com/HCQhBi9FUh6r…

Working with @ProsperPostdoc on #UKRI career development pilot to unlock postdocs potential as a #coach has been a joy! Antony was in my #coaching group, so pleased, well done!

Our very own Alys Kay will be delivering "Finding Balance Through Better Boundaries" at our Research Staff Conference on 16th November ⚖️ @alysk

📢📢UoM Research Staff Conference - 16th November 22 Join us at this year’s annual research staff, our first in person research staff conference since 2019!! Book now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/crossing-…

I've reached my silver milestone. Are you able to #giveblood? Sign-up: blood.co.uk/

We've published our evaluation of the first cohort! It evidences the impact on participant #postdocs' confidence, aspirations, perceptions and behaviour w/r/t career development. Read a summary of findings here: liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p… Full report here: liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/p…

Next up on our case studies from our 1st cohort is @cabr88 - learn more about how Prosper helped Caroline - who had recently transitioned into academia from a career in law when she joined us - take stock of her distinct blend of skills and expertise: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…

It was great for @UoMResDev to work with @IGAC_ECR yesterday. @alysk was sharing tips on avoiding self-sabotage and @Ash_SR was talking about authentic ways to build connections.

Come along to our Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase tomorrow (16th June) in the Whitworth Hall 10:30am- 2pm. The Postgraduate Summer Research Showcase (PSRS) is a spectacular celebration of postgraduate research from across the University. psrs.manchester.ac.uk/

I had a lovely morning meeting @DrSharpy from @UoMPhysics recording his wisdom about how #PGRs can get the most out of their dissertation supervisor for @UoMResDev

Welcome to the Prosper team @bossholt and @alysk! Both Anita and Alys will working on the instructional design of the Prosper portal as well as our final website which be rolled out nationwide in 2023!

#UniLivImpact22 (25th May) with @alysk Learn how to identify your transferable skills and experiences and connect them to job opportunities. Also, strategies for job searching and positioning or selling your skills to different employers. bit.ly/MAI2022prog @LivUniAcademy