Profile for workshop facilitator Robin Henderson FacilitatorRobin HendersonBiographyDr Robin Henderson is a higher education consultant with a strong track record in delivering leadership and management development, and in supporting change-management initiatives within research-intensive universities. He works with a wide spectrum of staff within HEIs, including academic staff (from PhD students to senior professors) and professional service staff. He has worked with over 30 research-intensive universities within the UK and Europe. Within this work he brings a detailed understanding of the HE sector combined with direct experience of both academic and professional service roles. In the researcher development space he delivers a range of development including:Delivery of research leadership programmes for new PIs to support them effectively build and lead teams / research groupsSupport on project management of research at a range of levels – from PhD students looking to manage their research projects to those leading large collaborative bids.Interpersonal skills development including work focussing on assertive communication and having challenging conversations.1:1 coaching with academics and post-doctoral researchersThroughout the work he undertakes with researchers he brings an understanding of a broad range of methodologies, the broad research context, and current practice in research leadership.Credentials:MEng PhD (engineering) MBAProfessional member of the Chartered Institute of Personal Development, Association for Project Management, Association of Coaching Workshops ProvidedManaging Your Research ProjectResearch Leader Programme: New and Aspiring PIsPhotograph Image This article was published on 2024-02-26