Developing a talent for science

"Want to make the most of your talent for science? This practical guide for students, postdoctorates and professors offers a unique stepwise approach to help you develop your expertise and become a more productive scientist. Covering topics from giving presentations and writing effectively to prioritising your workload, it provides guidance to enhance your skills and combine them with those of others to your mutual benefit. Learn how to maintain your passion for science, inspire others to develop their abilities and motivate yourself to plan effectively, focus on your goals and even optimise funding opportunities. With numerous valuable tips, real-life stories, novel questionnaires and exercises for self-reflection, this must-read guide provides everything you need to take responsibility for your own personal and professional development"--

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Who is this book for?; How is this book structured?; 1 Develop your talent; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Web; 1.3 Passion; Yesterday when I was young; 1.4 Prioritize; No can do; 1.5 Persevere; Big tasks; 1.6 Speak; KISS; 1.7 Write; Taste a text; 1.8 Fund; Polishing an abstract; 1.9 Habits; 2 Use other peoples talent; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Web; 2.3 Read; Practice critical reading; 2.4 Listen; Leveraging listening; 2.5 Ask; Now you are asking!; 2.6 Share; Thanksgiving; 2.7 Collaborate; Meeting one's goals; 2.8 Move (on); The mentor move.

2.9 Habits3 Develop other peoples talent; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Web; 3.3 Inspire; From fire to inspire; 3.4 Educate; Bring change; 3.5 Unite; Teaming up; 3.6 Support; Newspaper stories; 3.7 Reward; Talent gets value when used; 3.8 Keep in touch; Grant-parents; 3.9 Habits; 4 Make it happen; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Web; 4.3 Dream; Your farewell party; 4.4 Count; Résumé resumed; 4.5 Believe; Blind spots; 4.6 Act; What I deliver; 4.7 Care; There is more to life than work; 4.8 Succeed; Plan to plan; 4.9 Habits; 5 Use your webs; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Complete; I have a dream; My dreams count.

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