Project Planning & Mentoring
“Should I stay, or should I go now? If I go, there will be trouble” —The Clash
Working with your research team and recruiting help from others in advance of a leave may help you worry less about “trouble” occurring in your absence. A detailed plan can help make both your transition to your leave as well as your return easier. Each member of your research group should have a research plan, including knowing whom to contact to deal with problems and be available to guide their research while you are on leave.
There are 3 phases to developing a leave plan for your research group:
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Preparing yourself and your team before your leave
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Managing your research during your leave
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Developing a plan for your return from leave
A great place to start is making a checklist!