Groups
Ombuds are trained professionals with a knowledge of group processes. Ombuds often work proactively with groups to help them achieve desired goals, such as improving communication and functionality.
Group Facilitations
Facilitation by a neutral thrd party such as an ombuds can include group problem-solving, structured dialogue, and meeting management to assist groups in achieving their desired outcomes.
Group Conflict Resolution
Ombuds are available to assist groups in a variety of ways. In addition to helping groups address overt problems, ombuds often help groups evaluate how group members engage with each other, and whether norms may contribute to non-productive outcomes.
- - Group process design
- - Group conflict interventions
Scientific Collaborations and Scientific Team Conflicts
Ombuds are available to work with scientific groups and trans-disciplinary teams, assisting them in creating collaborative partnerships.
- - Team science
- - Lab and partnering agreements
Workshops and Presentations
Our ombuds are experienced trainers who can provide groups with an interactive opportunity to learn, reflect, practice and build skills. We are available to develop workshops tailored to your goals and needs. Methods often include lecture, group discussion, exercises, case studies, skits, role-plays, self-assessments, multimedia and more.
We conduct customised workshops for the NIH scientific and administrative communities. We also offer brief introductory presentations to describe our office and the services we provide to the NIH community.
Organizational Consultations
Ombuds are sometimes available to help organizations and large groups work through the process of change, transition and growth.
Systemic Interventions
Ombuds are able to identity systemic issues that negatively affect our visitors and the NIH community; we also provide systemic interventions and feedback to NIH leadership.