Key Considerations for Transitioning to Leadership Roles

📣 Excited to share my latest video: “Key Considerations for Transitioning to Leadership Roles” 🎥🌟

Are you considering a leap from small team leader into more senior leadership positions in academia or research? This video is for you! I delve into essential aspects such as:

✅ Key considerations & strategies for a smooth transition
✅ Benefits of stepping into leadership roles
✅ Common hesitations & some reassurances

Leadership in academia and research is crucial for driving innovation and fostering a culture of growth. My video provides personal insights that will help you make informed decisions and empower you in making informed decisions about any possible journey into more senior leadership.

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🕒 Timestamps are as follows:

📌 (0:00) Introduction to Leadership Transitions
📌 (0:13) Leadership Transition Career Stages
📌 (0:35) Video Overview
📌 (0:53) Typical Scenarios
📌 (1:49) Typical Hesitations
📌 (1:56) I Haven’t Done Everything I Need to Do Yet
📌 (2:51) Leadership Experience is Valued for Researchers
📌 (3:18) Research Output Doesn’t Have to Collapse
📌 (3:41) Research Involvement Changes, Doesn’t Disappear
📌 (3:56) Some Time Intensive Research is Harder to Do
📌 (4:15) Letting Go and Opportunities for Your Team
📌 (4:41) Caveats: Totally Different Leadership Roles
📌 (5:17) Transitioning From Temporary Acting Roles
📌 (5:31) Acting in a Role Shortcuts Your Learning
📌 (5:45) Acting and Ongoing Can Be Perceived Differently
📌 (6:05) Leadership Skills Are Research Skills
📌 (6:27) Increased Access to Information & Decision Makers
📌 (7:03) Things to Consider When Taking a Role
📌 (7:08) Choosing Where to Stay in Technical Touch
📌 (7:36) Commit to Get the Full Experience
📌 (8:10) Requesting Extra Support
📌 (8:15) Resourcing for Junior Group Leadership
📌 (8:28) Administrative Support
📌 (8:36) Support for Transitioning After the Role
📌 (8:55) Final Notes – Not Overthinking
📌 (9:23) Experience That Informs Your Career Planning