Strategizing for Impact: Change Management for Transforming Research Culture
Facilitated by Anne Merks, co-lead of Transformation Management at the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin
About the workshop
This interactive workshop is designed to provide participants with a practical introduction to change management, specifically tailored to the challenges and opportunities in research culture. The session will focus on equipping attendees with actionable tools and frameworks that can be immediately applied during the Responsible Research in Action Unconference. Participants will explore key challenges in research culture, identify leverage points for impactful change, and learn how to engage stakeholders effectively. Through hands-on activities and collaborative problem-solving, attendees will leave the workshop with a deeper understanding of how to drive meaningful transformation, as well as concrete strategies and tools.
About the facilitator
Anne Merks is an experienced science manager with a proven track record in designing and facilitating institutional strategies. As Co-Lead of Transformation Management at the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, she drives the implementation of the Center’s strategic plan, having previously overseen its development as a project leader. Anne approaches organizational transformation with a systematic perspective, focusing on sustainable, long-term impact.