MasterclassProfessional development
The productive researcher
Focus on the work that matters most
- Live online
- 60 minutes
- £95 · £69 concession
- 2 open dates
Many researchers feel constantly busy but struggle to make meaningful progress on the work that matters most.
This practical workshop offers a different approach that aims to shift how you think about work. You will learn how to focus on priorities rooted in your values and identity, rather than just endlessly ticking off tasks.
What you’ll walk away with
- Tools to focus your time for greater impact
- Clarity on the values driving your work and sources of time pressure
- A method to shortlist goals that balance purpose and action
- A personalized experiment to build motivation and focus
What the session covers
- UnderstandWhy the productive researcher matters now, and the evidence behind the approach.
- LearnThe step-by-step method your trainer uses, distilled into one focused hour.
- ApplyWorked examples showing the method on real research, ready to adapt to your own.
- AskLive Q&A with your trainer, so you leave with answers to your own case.
Who trains you
Trainers are assigned per date. The trainer named on the date you book runs that session live.
Prof. Mark Reed
Trainer · Training Thu 14 Jan 2027, Mon 12 July 2027
Mark Reed has trained 10,000+ researchers from 200+ organizations across 52 countries. He specializes in training on impact planning, stakeholder analysis, theory of change, and impact evaluation.
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