Mastering Collaborative Research Leadership
Recognizing the increasingly team-oriented nature of clinical investigation, the CCTS Training Academy has created the RISE Leadership Course to develop the scientific and organizational leaders of the future. Over 11 weeks and using a more immersive, experiential structure, RISE is designed primarily for clinical research staff professionals who wish to play more prominent leadership roles in the conduct of research.
In-Person Training, Mondays (from Sept. 8 to Nov. 17, 2025), 1-3pm, SHEL 105
Learning Objectives
- Fundamental Concepts of Leadership - Project leadership and teamwork, delegation and accountability and Navigating circumstances with diplomacy
- Interpersonal Effectiveness - Emotional Intelligence, Communications and Biases
- Trust Building - Critical conversations, Inclusive Intelligence and Conflict Management
- Building a Community of Practice - Clinical and Translational Science, Managing Up and Networking
Who should attend RISE?
The target audience for RISE includes (in order of priority) clinical research staff professionals at Career Ladder Levels 3 and 4 and Managers/Directors. Applicants should be on the Clinical Research Career Ladder.
Apply today!
Candidates must submit an updated CV or resume and a completed application form to apply for this training. Additionally, applicants should consult their supervisor, as formal enrollment requires supervisor approval and pre-coursework completion.
Apply Now The RISE application portal will close at 5pm (Central Time) on Tuesday, July 1, 202..Leadership Resources
- Primal Leadership by Daniel Goleman
- Management Time: Don’t take the Monkey by William Oncken, Jr. and Donald L. Wass
- More Leadership Resources Coming Soon
Curriculum
| SESSION | DATE | TOPICS |
| Session 1 | September 8, 2025 | DISC Review |
| Session 2 | September 15, 2025 | Fundamental Concepts of Leadership: Introduction |
| Session 3 | September 22, 2025 | Fundamental Concepts of Leadership: Teamwork |
| Session 4 | September 29, 2025 | Interpersonal Effectiveness: Self-Awareness |
| Session 5 | October 6, 2025 | Interpersonal Effectiveness: Communications |
| No Class Meeting | October 13, 2025 | Asynchronous Focus Group Work |
| Session 6 | October 20, 2025 | Trust Building: Trust & Trustworthiness |
| Session 7 | October 27, 2025 | Trust Building: Change Agency |
| Session 8 | November 3, 2025 | Building a Community of Practice: Leading Clinical and Translational Science Programs |
| Session 9 | November 10, 2025 | Building a Community of Practice: Networking |
Questions?
Dunia Ritchey (dfritchey@uabmc.edu) or CRSP Education (CRSPtraining@uabmc.edu)