When: August-September 2025
Where: Virtual Sessions
Session Type: Participation via Expression of Interest
Organizing institute: The George Institute for Global Health, India
Course Brief:
The NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Non-communicable Diseases and Environmental Change facilitated a training course on New Research Leaders. Expertly led by Maarinke Van Der Meulen, Program Lead, Global Thought Leadership from the George Institute for Global Health, Australia, the course had 22 participants from Indonesia, India, and Bangladesh. Professionals from a variety of career stages and job families, including finance, research administration, and more, were among the participants of the course. Delivered through the Global RT Moodle platform, the course featured two interactive sessions along with assignments designed specifically for the cohort to develop a high-level two-page leadership plan, ensuring a rich learning experience.
Intended learning objectives:
- Understand what leadership means along with foundational team management and good communication practices
- Learn about inclusive and ethical leadership practices
- Reflect on their leadership identity and values
- Develop a plan for leading their teams effectively
Spanning over 4 hours, the training course offered valuable insights and knowledge. Participant were placed in diverse, cross-country assignment groups to address case studies relevant to each module—creating a unique opportunity to present findings in a live setting and direct feedback. An approach that participants found both novel and beneficial. The valuable aspects of the training, according to participants, included:
- Course material & content along with interactive sessions
- Diversity of participants and peer learning
- Getting new knowledge on leadership management
- Learning on how to effectively motivate and support others
- Discussion around psychological safety and difference between leaders and managers
- Practical insights with real-world examples
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