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Managing Up/Down as a Deputy Branch Chief (Scientific Review Officer) in Public Sector
Scientific review officers are expected to manage subject matter experts participating in peer review panels, but have no formal authority over these individuals. This requires a delicate balance of deference to experts in their fields and management of their participation in the panel.
What specific skills are part of how you apply this transferable skill?
- Ability to manage others
- Dealing with conflict
- Negotiating difficult conversations
- Seeking advice from advisors and mentors
- Training and mentoring individuals
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