PD Sessions @ Zoom: Research Office Change at Scale – Leadership and Lessons Learned from the Monash Research Office
Is your Research Office struggling to meet the operational demands of service requests? Is resource capacity a constant challenge? Do you want to change it but don't know where to start or how hard to push? You aren't alone.
The Monash Research Office faced this exact situation back in 2022. With a herculean effort, we implemented a multi-faceted change program in 2023 that created significant service uplift, improved staff retention, and regained the trust of our research community.
Want to know how we did it? Come along to listen to our story. And just for you, we've added additional insights and reflections on the importance of leadership and what happens when the spotlight is turned off.
DATE: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
TIME: 12PM - 1PM AEDT (Check your timezone here.)
SPEAKER:
Helen Partridge - Monash University
Following a demanding career in UK forensic science, I transitioned into research management while my daughters were very young. This change was more about achieving a balanced life than a carefully planned career move. Yet, 15 years later, I’m still here, finding more purpose and fulfilment than I ever expected. I’ve gained experience in research management across two countries, two Australian States, and three Australian universities, which has broadened my skill set and adaptability. Since 2015, I've been a part of Monash University, where I currently serve as the Director of the Monash Research Office, holding an advanced-level ARMS accreditation.
Dr David Robson - University of Adelaide
After a 30 year career as a researcher and then academic in the UK, the Netherlands and Australia, I became a Director of research offices. I was Director of the Research and Innovation Office at UTS from 2013 to 2018, Director of Research Grants, Contracts and Finance at the University of Melbourne from 2018 to 2023. I then became an Interim Director at Monash University in 2023 as Director of Research Grants and Development and now as Director of Research Services at the University of Adelaide in 2024.
I specialise in leadership, business process improvement, change management and growth.
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