1. 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

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

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

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

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

6. 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

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

8. 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…

9. 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

10. 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!