The Un-meeting approach to stimulate collaborative adult learning: an application for clinical research professionals

We used a Zoom Un-meeting as an educational approach to provide experienced clinical research professional (CRP) adult learners a collaborative learning space to learn more about current issues for academic medical center (AMC) clinical research workforce development and collaborate on solution find...

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Published in:	Journal of clinical and translational science 2021-01, Vol.5 (1), p.e162-e162, Article e162
Main Authors:	Jones, Carolynn Thomas, Lane, Aric, Shah, Arti, Carter, Karen, Lackey, Russell, Kolb, Robert
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Adult learners Brain research Brief Report clinical research professionals Clinical trials Collaborative learning Conferences Continuing education COVID-19 Education Educational Innovations for Teaching Clinical and Translational Science Innovations Job titles Knowledge Leadership Learning Meetings Problem solving Professional development Professionals Registration team science Teams Un-meeting Workforce
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Summary:	We used a Zoom Un-meeting as an educational approach to provide experienced clinical research professional (CRP) adult learners a collaborative learning space to learn more about current issues for academic medical center (AMC) clinical research workforce development and collaborate on solution finding. CRPs operationalize the conduct of clinical trials and represent a significant brain trust for the Clinical and Translational Science (CTSA) consortium hubs with their vast knowledge base, extensive experience, understanding of relevant institutional policy, organizational culture, and clinical research operations. Un-meetings are an intentionally organized and coordinated group activity that encourages participants to focus on a topic and incorporate an open flow of ideas through brainstorming and an open discussion format, setting the stage for future collaborative action. We divided topics into a series of six consecutive monthly Un-meeting Zoom workshops. Ultimately, one resulting output from the meeting was the Center for Leading Innovation and Collaborations (CLIC) synergy paper award to support continued collaborative work. Currently, work teams have emerged to analyze qualitative data from brainstorming and breakout session recordings and to identify small-group activities. We describe this adult learning tool as valuable for exploring issues of AMC CRP professional development. This approach encouraged creative/critical thinking and opportunities for leadership, team science, and problem-solving among participants.
ISSN:	2059-8661 2059-8661