This proposal is for a hands-on, interactive workshop that uses a disciplined approach of Strategic Doing to create a psychologically safe space for in-depth conversions about complex challenges. The workshop will be guided by the following appreciative framing question: Imagine that UF is the most trusted research institution in the nation. How would it look like?
Workshop participants will work in small groups of 6-8 to develop ideas for projects that address the challenge above. Their discussions will be guided by the four questions of Strategic Doing:
1. What could we do?
2. What should we do?
3. What will we do?
4. What is our accountability and progress plan?

Session type: Workshop

Learning Objectives:

• Experience collaborative communication that builds trust and psychological safety
• Explore collaboration strategies
• Brainstorm about ideas and projects to promote and build trust in research

Speakers & Panelists

Yulia A. Strekalova
Dr. Strekalova is Director of Educational Development and Evaluation for the UF CTSI and Assistant Research Professor in the College of Journalism and Communications. She is a CTSI-trained Master Mentor and Board Certified Coach. Working with various programs at UF, Strekalova has guided several Strategic Doing conversations that always result in in-depth conversations and actionable projects.