Journey to the Heart… Mentee: Irina Cozianu MPP, CRA 2015 LeadMe Capstone Project NCURA region VI Mentee: Irina Cozianu MPP, CRA Mentor: Theresa Caban MPA, CRA

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." - George Bernard Shaw

Foster better communication, improve understanding and collaboration between Cedars Sinai SRFA teams SRFA = Sponsored Research and Funds Administration

SRFA Teams Total staff interviewed - 37 Grants & Contract Services Office Management Industry Sponsored Research Research Data Analytics Research Finance & Compliance

Challenge the process, inspire a shared vision Ask questions – where are we, can we do better? “We are One”

Model the way and Enable others to act Teams need to understand each other better “Day in the life” presentations focused on a process instead of a team Open the “Sr.” workgroup to all Prompt dissemination of updates Managers “day in the life” presentation

Encourage the heart Allow everyone to have input and participate in implementation 1 year follow-up

The end of the journey… …is a new beginning Because… Presenter at an NCURA meeting (Regional or Annual Meeting) LeadMe MINT or MENTOR Convene a brainstorming session to see how we can make LeadMe even better Because…

I learned … To ask the right questions and listen carefully to the answers To better differentiate causes from symptoms To speak to difficult issues in a way that encourages participation and solutions To better understand the challenges my colleagues face

To my SRFA colleagues – you are awesome To my SRFA colleagues – you are awesome!!! To my mentor Theresa Caban, To my fellow mentees and all the LeadMe mentors See you next year!