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How to Start - Succession Planning and Building Knowledge Integration
Presented by Danielle O'Brien - Edith Cowan University, Facilitated by Sanita Kratina, Edith Cown University
Wednesday 19 August 2026
This was a professional development session on succession planning and knowledge integration in research administration, presented by Danielle O'Brien, a research administration coordinator at Edith Cowan University. Danielle shared practical strategies for implementing effective succession planning, including identifying and nurturing potential leaders, implementing structured mentorship programs, delegating tasks, investing in professional development, and building knowledge repositories through documentation and regular updates. She emphasized the importance of knowledge integration both internally through team collaboration and externally through networking at conferences and reaching out to colleagues for best practices. The presentation addressed common challenges in research administration, such as managing departures, maintaining business continuity, and ensuring that critical knowledge is not held by a single person. Danielle stressed that while perfect succession planning may not be achievable for everyone, starting with small steps like identifying potential leaders and documenting processes is better than doing nothing at all.
Countering foreign interference in the research sector: CSIRO's experience
Presented by Skye Keatinge - CSIRO, Facilitated by Dr Najwa Reynolds -HammondCare
Wednesday 28 July 2026
Co-Piloting Without Crashing: More Research Management Hints and Tips (and Fun!)
Presented by Shannon Fraser - Natural Hazards Commission – Toka Tū Ake, Facilitated by Maria Zollo - ARMS
Wednesday 17 June 2026
PD Sessions @ Zoom: Transforming Industry HDR Engagement in Australia
Presented by Simon Kalucy - UNSW, Jason Ford - Macquarie & Nilla Wen - Flinders University
Wednesday 20 May 2026
The Role of Mentorship in Professional Development: Bridging Generational Gaps and Inspiring Growth
Presented by Floris van der Leest - University of the Sunshine Coast. Facilitated by Maria Zollo - ARMS
Wednesday 15 April 2026
From Auckland to the Andes: Building a Cross-Border Partnership for Research Engagement and Impact
Presented by Dr Faith Welch - Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Facilitated by Jace Carson - University of Canterbury
Wednesday 18 March 2026
