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NIH requested assistance with a key national clinical
study group who needed to obtain even higher level of study outcomes and
publications despite brilliant past performance |
Interviewed senior leaders at NIH to clarify the critical decision making
guidelines that were going to be applied in evaluation process over
upcoming sixty days
Went into the field nationally and interviewed the senior clinicians who
were the leaders of the project
Conducted two day off site on east coast in preparation for
preliminary visit by NIH to review proposed changes and plans
NIH approved new structure with enthusiasm
Two Year Follow Up |
Clarified acuity of situation and clear cut criterion that were going to
be used to judge study groups response as it would impact future funding
Identified decision making process of “consensus” which had created
superb past results
Gained agreement to meet on east coast for two day review of
organizational decision making process and organization structure
Restructured study group organization leadership structure to
establish CEO and Chief Science Officer
New Structure implemented to enhance rapid determination of what
science to pursue and what studies to publish
Reverse Sight Visit in Washington, DC two weeks later resulted in
approval by NIMH and continued funding at same level New structure in
place, clinical and publishing outcomes met and exceeded. NIH reported
success and continued support for this critical clinical work. |