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Scientific prestige is now defined by more than just high-impact publications.
It’s also no longer reserved just for scientists.
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Build impactful consortium projects
Consortium projects that have a real impact don't function like most projects.
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Flatten your teams
Collaborative leadership as a way to drive research and innovation
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