Leadership for Creating a Collaborative Research Environment
In this six-day workshop, participants will use project management methodologies for learning practical approaches to advancing their research more effectively through hands-on exercises.
Overview
Date and time
Mon, May. 19, 2025 - Mon, Jul. 28, 2025
Venue
S6-309A, 3rd floor, South Building 6, Ookayama Campus
Workshop dates
1st session: Monday, May 19, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
2nd session: Monday, May 26, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
3rd session: Monday, June 16, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
4th session: Monday, June 30, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
5th session: Monday, July 14, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
6th session: Monday, July 28, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Language used
English and Japanese
Capacity
About 30 participants
Eligibility
Graduate students (master's and doctoral) and undergraduate students involved in research or projects
*This workshop can be taken as part of the Entrepreneurship Course. Students are also welcome to participate in this workshop as a one-time attendee. Please see the website below and send your application.
(Please note that students in the medical & dental fields may only participate as a one-time attendee. Credits and points will not be granted.)
Research outcomes are not solely determined by individual effort; they are also greatly influenced by the environment of the research lab and the dynamics of the team. Across different disciplines, researchers face common challenges in how research is conducted, how knowledge is shared, how decisions are made, and the structures that support daily research activities. But should we simply accept these challenges as “unchangeable” when we are in an academic setting that fosters exploration and innovation?
This multi-session workshop aims to help participants expand their research networks and build collaborative relationships that foster knowledge creation. Using project management methodologies, participants will analyze challenges in their own research projects, exchange insights with peers, and learn practical approaches to advancing their research more effectively through hands-on exercises.
The workshop is designed by members of Copilot Inc., a team with over 20 years of experience in project management support. Their proven project facilitation methods, along with expertise in dialogue and relationship-building, have been tailored specifically for research projects. Based on feedback from last year’s participants, this iteration has been further refined.
This is a unique opportunity to experiment with various ideas, refine your research process, and improve your research environment. Take full advantage of this valuable experience!
Facilitators

Copilot Inc.

Copilot Inc.
- Center for Entrepreneurship Education
- Leadership and Innovation Section, Center for Entrepreneurship Education
- Entrepreneurship Workshops offered by Academy for Leadership (ToTAL)
[Contact] Leadership and Innovation Section, Center for Entrepreneurship Education / Academy for Leadership
e-mail: lead.innov_edu@cee.isct.ac.jp, total@adm.isct.ac.jp