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Start by asking what successful reflection and learning would look like in your project. Then consider what outputs, actions and resources are needed to realise your plans.

The prompts below are not exhaustive; they are designed to get you thinking. The accompanying resources offer tips and examples to support your planning.

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1. Outcome What does successful equity and diversity in teams look like in your project?

Thinking about the big picture, what effects do you want to achieve by applying this principle to your project?

Diverse research teams generate fresh perspectives on complex problems, address unfair hierarchies and promote global equity.

2. Outputs How will you deliver your outcome?

What processes will you need to incorporate to reach your outcome? How will each contribute to – and demonstrate progress towards – your outcome?

What will your team look like? Will ECRs and Global South researchers be given empowering responsibilities? How will everyone’s professional development be supported?

3. Activities What actions are needed to deliver your outputs?

What day-to-day activities will get you to your outputs? How will you ensure they are equitable and responsible in practice?

What leadership style and decision-making models will you use? Which work packages will be led by researchers other than the PI? When will you establish core team values?

4. Inputs What financial, human and material resources will you need to deliver your activities?

Who, what, where, when?

How will you support your team adequately? Will researchers in the Global South get extra resources to fulfil their roles? What support will you need to ensure you can recruit and upskill team members fairly?

Decide which principles best fit your research plans. Click into each to find out more, access our resources or start articulating your project plans using results-based planning.

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Equity and diversity in teams

Start by asking what successful reflection and learning would look like in your project. Then consider what outputs, actions and resources are needed to realise your plans.

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