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Grant Facilitators’ Journal Club Series 2026-27

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:25:27 GMT

The next Grant Facilitators’ Journal Club is Friday, September 11 at 2pm EDT.

Join us, every second Friday of the month, to share your reflections, experiences, and get advice from others as we discuss a journal article from our field of work.

The article chosen for discussion will be announced in the week prior to the meeting. To consult the list of past presentations: Journal Club Sessions. Watch the CARA listserv or CARA website for more information on upcoming sessions and contact the organizers to suggest a future journal club article or to volunteer to host a session.

Registering below will grant you access to all Journal Club sessions from April 2026 to March 2027.

NEXT SESSION:

The next Grant Facilitators Journal Club meeting is Friday, September 11, at 2 p.m. EDT. Ann-Marie Field (UQAM) will present:

Torti, J. M. I., Oswald, K., Friesen, F., Hayward, M., & Lingard, L. (2025). «Ghostwriting Grants: Uncovering The Experiences Of Professional Research Staff In Grant Capture». Journal of Research Administration, 56(2), 114-126. https://www.srainternational.org/blogs/srai-jra2/2025/12/13/ghostwriting-grants-research-staff-grant-capture
Consalvey M. (2023). «Tips For Creating A Great Grant Application», Nature, 621(7980), 883–884. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-02756-6

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Friday October 9, 2026, 2-3pm ET.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2-3pm ET.

Organizers:

Brandi Povitz

Research Grants Development Officer

Cumming School of Medicine | University of Calgary

brandi.povitz@ucalgary.ca

Gen Clark

Manager, Research Development and Graduate Affairs

College of Pharmacy and Nutrition | University of Saskatchewan

gen.clark@usask.ca

Ann-Marie Field

Research Facilitator

Faculty of Communication | Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)

field.ann-marie@uqam.ca

Let's Talk AI Club 2026-2027

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:25:29 GMT

Next meeting: September 9, 2026

Topic: AI IN RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION: practical tips & everyday applications

Join our bi-monthly “Let’s Talk AI” Club sessions! As the field of generative AI rapidly evolves, research administrators face the challenge of staying informed. Our sessions feature expert speakers who delve into practical applications of generative AI tools. Learn how to harness this technology effectively in research administration. Engage in group discussions and get your questions answered during our Q & A period.

September's Let's Talk AI Club will be presented by Karen Mosier.
Title: AI IN RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION: practical tips & everyday applications

Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere, generating both excitement and uncertainty across the research administration profession. In this session, I will share my personal journey of exploring AI, from initial curiosity and skepticism to integrating AI tools into my everyday work. Through real examples and practical demonstrations, I will discuss what worked, what didn't, and the lessons I learned along the way.

Participants will discover how AI can support common research administration activities, including communication, proposal development, knowledge mobilization, presentations, event planning, workflow improvement, and document creation. The session will also provide practical tips for writing effective prompts, recognizing limitations, and using AI responsibly and ethically. Whether you are completely new to AI or already experimenting with tools like Copilot and ChatGPT, you will leave with ideas, examples, and strategies that can help you work smarter and more creatively.

Held on: Sept 9, 2026, Nov 18, 2026, Jan 20, 2026

Organizers: Karen Mosier and Bonnie Zink

Karen E. Mosier

Research Coordinator

Department of Surgery/University of Saskatchewan

Bonnie Zink

Knowledge Mobilization and Community-Based Learning Specialist

SK-NEIHR

bonnie@bonniezink.com

College Best Practices - Discussion Group

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:25:30 GMT

These interactive, bi-monthly meetings invite college research administrators to share information about the strengths and challenges of their research offices. Newer offices to seasoned setups that have changed and grown over the years – all are welcome to share best practices, pitfalls, cautions, and lessons learned in how to create a functional and successful applied research office within the broader institutional college setting.

Next meeting: Wednesday, September 16, 12-1pm ET

Registering below will grant you access to the following 2026 "College Best Practices – Discussion Group" sessions:

Wednesday, September 16, 12-1pm ET

Wednesday, November 25, 12-1pm ET

Wednesday, January 13, 12-1pm ET

Wednesday, March 17, 12-1pm ET

Facilitated by: Rachel Brown

Rachel is the Manager of Finance Operations and Compliance at Niagara College’s Research & Innovation division, and the current President of the Canadian Association of Research Administrators (CARA).

On Demand - CARA Webinar Recordings

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:25:50 GMT

Missed a live CARA webinar? You may now purchase access to past live 60-90 minute webinars and panels, using this event purchase.

Please contact CARA Manager, Programs and Services Alison Prescott to request specific recordings.

Currently featuring:
Strategic Adoption of Generative AI in Research Administration: Pathways for 2026 and Beyond (recording)

CARA Webinar Recordings: 2026-2027 Membership Year

Montreal Networking Event

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5 à 7.

Please register to join Dominique Michaud and fellow CARA members for a networking meet and greet at Saloon Bar, 1333 Sainte-Catherine est.

RSVP by registering below until September 15.

The AI Architect: Building Your Personal Research Admin Toolkit

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

September 21, 2026, 12-1:30pm EDT.

Ready to stop talking about AI and start using it? Building on the momentum and expert insights from the CARA 2026 conference, this high-octane workinar bridges the gap between abstract potential and your daily workflow. This is not a lecture; it is a lab. We will build upon the AI skills and concepts we learned at the CARA 2026 conference, but the real work happens when you bring your unique challenges to the table. Together, we will develop, refine, and stress-test custom prompts and agents live, in the moment. You will walk away with a personalized, professional-grade toolkit and the skills to keep building long after the session ends.

Please note this is a 90-minute session.

Presented by: Bonnie Zink

Bonnie Zink: Knowledge Mobilizer, AI Orchestrator, and Professional Jargon-Buster

Bonnie Zink is a Regina-based knowledge mobilizer, research communicator, and AI Coach who has spent over 20 years proving that complex data doesn't have to be dry. She bridges the gap between "knowing" and "doing" by turning dense academic insights into clear, actionable, and occasionally even witty stories.

In the AI arena, Bonnie isn’t just watching the revolution; she’s guiding the transformation. She specializes in helping nonprofits develop robust AI policies, skills, and comfort, ensuring organizations can use GenAI ethically and effectively without losing their human touch.

Bonnie’s eBook series, The Mobilized Mind, is a go-to resource for anyone looking to bridge the gap between ethical AI and practical knowledge mobilization.

When she isn’t busy "humanizing" the machine, Bonnie is:

The Architect of Impact: A recognized leader in her field, named a Top Knowledge Mobilizer in the KMb 100, with a track record of helping researchers secure high-stakes Tri-Council (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) grants.
A Community Connector: A Co-Founder of KM in the AM, she has spent over a decade building a community of practice that makes knowledge mobilization look easy.
A Literary Leader: Serving as the Event Planning Chair for the Creative NonFiction Collective of Canada (CNFC), where she recently organized their most successful writing festival to date (2025), and an active member of the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild (SWG).
A Master of Complexity: Bonnie is a Stitching Coach and Designer. Her philosophy? If she can successfully sort out a complicated lace knitting pattern, managing multi-stakeholder research grants is a walk in the park.
A Proven Communicator: From leading the "Literacy Changes Lives" campaign (which reached 24 million people in a single day) to serving on local advisory groups, Bonnie knows how to move people and policy.

Bonnie is here today to help us stop being discomforted by the future and start using AI as your most efficient, creative teammate.

Contract Negotiation: Moving from Protection to Enablement

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Sept 24, 2026, 12-1pm EDT.

Identifying issues in a research contract is only the starting point. The real challenge, and opportunity, lies in discerning what truly matters and focusing your efforts where they have the greatest impact. How do we avoid over-negotiating while ensuring our institutions remain appropriately protected?

In this interactive panel discussion, experienced research contract professionals will share practical lessons learned from the field. What works, what doesn’t and when it’s time to let go. Moving beyond clause-by-clause analysis, our speakers will explore how to prioritize key risks, build trust within your institution and approach negotiations with context and purpose.

Designed for contract reviewers, negotiators and research administrators at all experience levels, this session emphasizes a shift from a purely protective mindset to one that enables research and collaboration. Join us for an open and welcoming conversation and bring your most pressing questions. This is your opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners and gain insights you can immediately apply to your work.

Panelists:

Delilah Ofosu-Barko, Director, Research Operations at Trillium Health Partners and

Kirstyn Dillon, Contracts Specialist, University of Calgary

Moderated by: Michelle Moldofsky, Founder, Moldofsky Professional Corporation

Delilah Ofosu-Barko, BMSc., is Director, Research Operations at Trillium Health Partners, where she leads research operations, governance, and enabling infrastructure that support health research and innovation. With more than 19 years of experience in research administration, research ethics, and academic health sciences operations, she has held progressive leadership roles supporting research governance, compliance, and research agreements and contracts management. Delilah is a recognized leader in Canadian research administration and has served in national leadership roles with the Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards (CAREB-ACCER), including as Past President. She speaks regularly on issues affecting researchers and research administrators, including research agreements and contracts, research ethics, governance, regulatory compliance, and responsible conduct of research.

Kirstyn Dillon, PMP, is a research agreements and compliance professional at the University of Calgary with more than 15 years of experience across post-secondary, public-sector and regulated environments. She negotiates complex research agreements with academic, industry, government and not-for-profit partners, bringing a pragmatic, relationship-based approach to balancing institutional protection with enabling research and collaboration.

Michelle Moldofsky, B.A., LL.B., LL.M., is a lawyer with a background in research administration and in the hospital sector in progressive in-house roles, including as General Counsel. Her experience includes providing enterprise-wide legal counsel, developing proactive policies and embedding best practices for leading Canadian healthcare and research institutions. She is the founder of MPC, a law firm providing legal expertise and policy development to the not-for-profit, university, healthcare and small business sectors. She received her LL.M. in health law from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University and her law degree from Queen's University. Michelle speaks regularly about issues affecting researchers and research administrators; issues such as conflicts of interest, grants and contracts, procurement, privacy, participant consent, and research misconduct.

Webinar Series - AI All Over The Place: AI Foundations Certificate

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Webinar Series AI All Over The Place: AI Foundations
(Certificate upon completion)
Part 1: September 29, 12-1pm ET & Part 2: October 5, 12-1pm ET

Members who register and attend Part 1 and Part 2 of "AI All Over The Place: AI Foundations" will receive a CARA "AI Foundations" certificate.

AI is everywhere and with it has come hype, fear, pressure, FOMO, uncertainty, and stress. This two part series will examine where we are right now in the ever-changing AI landscape. Starting with first principles and following how we got to where we are today. The sessions will take a practical approach to provide a realistic view into the spectrum of AI right now, and how it is impacting individuals and our organizations.

Members who register and attend Part 1 and Part 2 of "AI All Over The Place: AI Foundations" will receive a CARA "AI Foundations" certificate.

Part One - Will attempt to answer the question "Where should I be, personally, with respect to AI?"

Part Two - Will attempt to answer the question "Where should my organization be with respect to AI?"

Presented by: Scott Baker

Scott Baker manages the Research Cybersecurity and Compliance team at UBC Advanced Research Computing: a group focused on supporting researchers in navigating compliance requirements and finding secure solutions for their project architectures and research data. He is a member of the program leadership committee for UBC's Privacy & Information Security Management program. He is also a member of the Digital Research Alliance of Canada national security council where he chairs the governance and policy working group.

AI All Over The Place - Part One: AI Foundations Certificate

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

September 29, 2026, 12-1PM EDT.

AI is everywhere and with it has come hype, fear, pressure, FOMO, uncertainty, and stress. This two part series will examine where we are right now in the ever-changing AI landscape. Starting with first principles and following how we got to where we are today. The sessions will take a practical approach to provide a realistic view into the spectrum of AI right now, and how it is impacting individuals and our organizations.

Members who register and attend Part 1 and Part 2 of "AI All Over The Place: AI Foundations" will receive a CARA "AI Foundations" certificate.

Part 1:

Will attempt to answer the question "Where should I be, personally, with respect to AI?"

This part begins with a brief grounding look at how most current AI systems work and what that means for how we should use the technology. We'll then examine some of the hype around AI including opposing viewpoints about it's use and it's future. The primary take-away: how individuals can respond to AI, looking at what you should do now, what you might want to do later, and where you may want to hold off.

Presented by research cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance expert Scott Baker, these sessions will provide a foundational environmental scan and grounding in up-to-date AI issues and best-practices.

Presented by: Scott Baker

Coaching the first draft: A practical framework for early-stage grant development

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

October 1, 2026, 12-1pm EDT.

Research administrators and facilitators often meet faculty members when they have a promising idea but no proposal draft. This session presents a practical process that combines coaching questions with a Grant Proposal Canvas to help principal investigators organize their ideas into a clear proposal framework in less than an hour. The coaching questions guide the conversation by helping faculty clarify the research problem, objectives, significance, methods, team, expected outcomes, and fit with the funding opportunity. As the PI responds, the research administrator captures the key points on the one-page Grant Proposal Canvas. This combined approach helps turn an early-stage conversation into a structured proposal outline while also identifying gaps that need further development.

Participants will see a demonstration of the process and practice using the coaching questions and canvas with a sample case. They will leave with a repeatable method they can use with both first-time and experienced applicants. No prior coaching experience is required.

Presented by: Rana Mustafa, PhDRana Mustafa, PhD, is a Research Facilitator with the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering and an ICF-certified leadership and Positive Intelligence coach. Her research facilitation work includes Tri-Agency funding programs, industry partnerships, and international collaborations. She applies professional coaching methods in her day-to-day work with faculty, helping researchers clarify ideas, strengthen proposals, and move projects forward.

Beyond research facilitation, Dr. Mustafa supports displaced and immigrant scientists in moving beyond the “quiet expert” mindset. Through leadership development, Positive Intelligence, and personal branding, she helps scientists build confidence, resilience, and professional visibility so that their expertise can be recognized, valued, funded, and applied.

Her work on self-leadership and personal branding is featured in her chapter, “Trailblazing Through Adversity: The Power of Self-Leadership and Personal Branding for Displaced Women Scientists,” published in the 2024 book Evolution of Leadership in STEM: Women Catalyzing Change.

Her contributions have been recognized through the 2023 Newcomer Rising Leader Award (Toronto), the 2024 Immigrant Woman Resilience Award (Saskatoon), and the 2026 University of Saskatchewan Excellence in Research Administration Award.

AI All Over The Place - Part Two: AI Foundations Certificate

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

October 5, 2026, 12-1pm EDT.

Members who register and attend Part 1 and Part 2 of "AI All Over The Place: AI Foundations" will receive a CARA "AI Foundations" certificate.

Part 2:

Will attempt to answer the question "Where should my organization be with respect to AI?"

In the current landscape every organization must respond to AI in some way. The nature of that response, however will vary widely. This part will look at what organizations should be doing with respect to AI, and prioritize the must-do's out from the nice-to-have, and other possibilities. We will dive into some of the risks, including of shadow AI, over-sharing, over-agency, and lack of training; and establish a practical checklist that will keep your organization off the bleeding edge while still leveraging potential benefits and avoiding risks.

Presented by: Scott Baker

Research Contract Templates: Understanding the When, How, Why and Impact

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

October 6, 2026, 12-1pm EDT.

Templates and master agreements are a great way to improve on contract review timelines. Many contract reviewers have questions about when to use a template, how to deal with entities that won’t use them, and how to engage in negotiating a template. This webinar will cover tips in using templates, how to implement them into the contract reviewer’s toolkit, what still needs to be reviewed when we receive a standardized template and what to consider when we’re at the table to develop a standardized template.

This webinar is aimed at administrators who manage a contracts office or process as well as front line contract negotiators.

Presented by: Delilah Ofosu-Barko and Michelle Moldofsky

Delilah Ofosu-Barko is Director, Research Operations at Trillium Health Partners, where she oversees operational and governance functions supporting research, innovation, and clinical research infrastructure. She brings more than 19 years of experience in research administration, research ethics, and academic health sciences operations, including leadership in research governance and research agreements management and is recognized for advancing accountable systems and responsible research practices. Delilah has held national leadership roles, including Past President of the Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards (CAREB) and Co-Chair of the Ontario Hospital Association Research Community of Practice and is an active contributor to initiatives focused on responsible research, research security, and research governance.

Welcome to CARA: CARA Members' Orientation

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

October 8, 2026, 12-1pm EDT.

Welcome to the Canadian Association of Research Administration. This webinar is a free information session on how to maximize the value of your CARA membership, and will cover our many programs and volunteer opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to connect with other members, with time at the end to network and ask questions.

This session is open to anyone new to CARA, or curious about the value a CARA membership can bring. Please bring any and all questions you mayhave, and join our LinkedIn group too.

Presented by: Alison Prescott, CAE

Alison Prescott, CAE is the Manager, Programs and Services for the Canadian Association of Research Administrators, and is passionate about working and leading in the Association non-profit field. She holds a BA from Wilfred Laurier University, and obtained her Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the Canadian Society of Association Executives in 2024. Alison was a delegate on the 2026 Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference with 250 other emerging Canadian leaders, serving as co-chair for the Newfoundland and Labrador study group.

Webinar Series - Coaching Approach in Research Administration

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Coaching Approach in Research Administration - Webinar Series
(Certificate upon completion)

A 4 Part Series on Coaching Approach in Research Administration:

Part 1 - October 26: Developing coaching mindset

Part 2 - October 28: Maintaining presence & creating trust

Part 3 - November 3: Active listening

Part 4 - November 5: Facilitate Growth

In Canada, a variety of specialized roles exist to support research development/management. Research Administrators deliver services to researchers in collaboration with diverse internal and external stakeholders (senior institutional executives, finance, human resources, students, funding agencies, ethics, and external industry and community partners).

In our highly collaborative world, coaching skills are of high value to navigate success. Throughout Kakali Majumdar’s 16 year career in research development, she has learned that adopting a coaching approach to research admin can significantly enhance productivity and foster empowerment.

Leveraging her “Leadership Coaching Certification” training from Essential Impact, Kakali will be leading a four-part webinar series Coaching Approach in Research Administration, based on the International Coaching Foundation’s (ICF) four domains of competencies.

Following completion of all four sessions, participants will receive a “Coaching Approach in Research Administration” certificate. Develop the highly sought-after skill of coaching, support your Research Administration career growth, and achieve professional excellence and a sense of fulfilment.

Please check each webinar alone for its content on the main page. Each webinar in this series can be taken on its own. Members that attend all four sessions in the series will receive a certificate for this Coaching Approach in Research Administration Webinar Series.

Presented by: Kakali Majumdar, Research Facilitator Bio

Kakali Majumdar, MSc (Science), MSc (Botany) I am a Research Facilitator at Bow Valley College with over 16 years’ experience in leading research/grant development and management in multiple sectors, including Health, Engineering and Social Sciences. Throughout my career, I have coached and advised hundreds of faculties in ideation of research projects and achieving funding. My most recent success includes the achievement of two institutional grants, funded by NSERC and CFI in the amount of $1.5M.

My leadership in research development and management has expanded institutional research capacity, accomplished strategic priorities, and established diverse researcher-community partnerships in post-secondary institutions (e.g., Bow Valley College and University of Calgary) and national funding organization (e.g., Heart and Stroke). Additionally, I have contributed to operational excellence of research portfolios up to ~25M.

As a member of Bow Valley College’s EDI Strategic Committee (2023-24), I contributed to the development of the College’s institutional EDI plan which will promote a strong sense of belonging across the campus. I have also successfully led several institutional strategic priority initiatives, including, establishing an applied research training program for students, developing a Knowledge Mobilization framework and others.

Coaching Approach in Research Administration - Developing coaching mindset

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

October 26, 2026, 12-1:15pm ET.

Participants who complete all four sessions will receive a “Coaching Approach in Research Administration” certificate. Develop a highly sought-after skill of coaching, advance your Research Administration career, and achieve professional excellence with greater clarity, purpose, and fulfilment.

Leveraging her “Leadership Coaching Certification” training from Essential Impact, Kakali Majumdar will be leading a four-part webinar series “Coaching Approach in Research Administration,” grounded in the International Coaching Foundation’s (ICF) four domains of core competencies.

Session 1: Developing coaching mindset

ICF domain #1 (Foundation) Definition: Develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible and coachee centered

Acknowledge that individuals are responsible for their own choices
Engage yourself in ongoing learning and development as a coach
Develops an ongoing reflective practice to enhance coaching
Remains aware of and open to the influence of context and culture on self and others
Develops and maintains the ability to regulate one’s emotions (EI)
Mentally and emotionally prepares for sessions

Presented by: Kakali Majumdar, Research Facilitator Bio

Coaching Approach in Research Administration - Maintaining presence and creating trust

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

October 28, 2026, 12-1:15pm ET.

Participants who complete all four sessions will receive a “Coaching Approach in Research Administration” certificate. Develop a highly sought-after skill of coaching, advance your Research Administration career, and achieve professional excellence with greater clarity, purpose, and fulfilment.

Leveraging her “Leadership Coaching Certification” training from Essential Impact, Kakali Majumdar will be leading a four-part webinar series “Coaching Approach in Research Administration,” grounded in the International Coaching Foundation’s (ICF) four domains of core competencies.

Session 2: Maintaining presence & creating trust and safety in a coaching session

ICF domain #2: (Co-Creating the Relationship) Definition (maintaining presence): Is fully conscious and present with the coachee, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident.

1. Remains focused, observant, empathetic and responsive

2. Demonstrates curiosity during the coaching process and stay present

3. Demonstrates confidence in working with strong emotions during the process

4. Creates or allows space for silence, pause or reflection

Presented by: Kakali Majumdar, Research Facilitator Bio

Coaching Approach in Research Administration - Active listening

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

November 3, 2026, 12-1:15pm ET.

Leveraging her “Leadership Coaching Certification” training from Essential Impact, Kakali will be leading a four-part webinar series “Coaching Approach in Research Administration,” grounded in the International Coaching Foundation’s (ICF) four domains of core competencies.

ICF domain #3: (Communicate effectively) Definition: Focuses on what the individual is and is not saying to fully understand what is being communicated in the context of his/her systems and to support self-expression.

1. Consider individual’s context, identity, environment, experiences, values and beliefs to enhance understanding of what he/she is communicating

2. Reflect or summarize and communicate back to ensure clarity and understanding (paraphrasing)

3. Recognizes and inquires when there is more to what is being said (Tell me more)

4. Notices, acknowledges and explores individual’s emotions, energy shifts, non-verbal cues or other behaviors

5. Notices trends in individual’s behaviors and emotions to discern themes and patterns

Presented by: Kakali Majumdar, Research Facilitator Bio

Beyond the Office: Strategic Visibility for Research Administrators and Building Professional Identity through Measurable Impact

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

November 4, 2026, 12-1pm EDT.

Research administrators and facilitators create substantial value behind the scenes through coordination, judgment, relationship-building, problem-solving, risk management, and support for researchers and research teams. However, much of this work can remain unseen or difficult to explain. In this practical and interactive session, I would introduce the VISIBLE Impact Framework, a step-by-step approach to help help research professionals become more visible and ensure their work is recognized and valued.

The session includes reflection activities, practical examples relevant to research administrators, and a simple 30-day action plan that participants can use after the webinar.

Presented by: Rana Mustafa, PhD

Rana Mustafa, PhD, is a Research Facilitator with the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering and an ICF-certified leadership and Positive Intelligence coach. Her research facilitation work includes Tri-Agency funding programs, industry partnerships, and international collaborations. She applies professional coaching methods in her day-to-day work with faculty, helping researchers clarify ideas, strengthen proposals, and move projects forward.

Coaching Approach in Research Administration - Facilitate Growth

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

November 5, 2026, 12-1:15pm ET.

Participants who complete all four sessions will receive a “Coaching Approach in Research Administration” certificate. Develop a highly sought-after skill of coaching, advance your Research Administration career, and achieve professional excellence with greater clarity, purpose, and fulfilment.

Session 4: Bring it all together - Facilitates Coachee’s Growth

ICF domain #4 Cultivating Learning and Growth Definition: Partners with the coachee to transform learning and insight into action. Promotes coachee autonomy in the coaching process. Classification: General

1. Work with the coachee to integrate new awareness, insight or learning into their worldview and behaviors

2. Partner with the coachee to design goals, actions and accountability measures that integrate and expand new learning.

3. Acknowledge and supports client autonomy in the design of goals, actions and methods of accountability

4. Invite the coachee to consider how to move forward, including resources, support and potential barriers

5. Partner with the coachee to summarize learning and insight within or between sessions

6. Celebrate progress and successes

Presented by: Kakali Majumdar, Research Facilitator Bio