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. 2019 Mar;143(3):951-961.
doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000005326.

Organizing a Multidisciplinary Research Team: Strategies, Execution, and Outcomes

Jennifer M Sterbenz  1 , Jacob S Nasser  1 , Kevin C Chung  1
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Organizing a Multidisciplinary Research Team: Strategies, Execution, and Outcomes

Jennifer M Sterbenz et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Mar.

Abstract

Maintaining a competitive edge is increasingly imperative for surgical research teams. To publish as efficiently and effectively as possible, research teams should apply business strategies and theories in everyday practice. Drawing from concrete examples in both the corporate and nonprofit worlds, and by reflecting on the practices of the Michigan Comprehensive Hand Center for Innovation Research, this article identifies important business theories that can be applied to plastic surgery research. These theories can potentially be applied in practice and include (1) development of a realistic vision and strategies, (2) effective execution of these strategies, and (3) reflective evaluation for continual improvement.

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Conceptual Model Depicting an Approach to Developing Strategies for an Effective Team
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Using Strategies to Realize a Vision
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Research Project Timeline
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First Page
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Developing a Study Idea
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Structure of a Weekly Update
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Cycle of Continuous Improvement
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