leveraging extramural support? – Are the significance and merit of the research clearly documented? – Does the PI provide information necessary to determine if this is a new direction and that the research does not overlap with existing funded projects? – Have potential barriers or technical difficulties been identified? – Does the PI (and collaborators) have the experience necessary to carry out the project? – Are the goals, objectives and expected results stated clearly and are they reasonable, given the funds and time provided? – Are the methods outlined and do they reflect the goals and objectives stated in the proposal? – Have extramural opportunities been identified and are they reasonable?
/2017 Building Teams and Fostering Trust • Communication into and out of the team: Active Listening ‒ Do you pay attention? Look at the person you are talking to and don’t daydream during the conversation ‒ Do you show that you’re listening? Nod, smile, “uh-huh”, etc…. ‒ Are you a reflective listener? Paraphrase, summarize what they’ve said, ask clarifying questions ‒ Do you quickly judge or make assumptions? Don’t interrupt before they finish their thought ‒ Do you respond appropriately? Be open and honest, demonstrate respect18 Adapted from l. Michelle Bennett, 2015 3/6/2017 Sharing recognition and credit Develop a team