RESEARCH EXCELLENCE HOLISTIC AND UNIVERSAL VALUES PROF DATUK

RESEARCH EXCELLENCE: HOLISTIC AND UNIVERSAL VALUES PROF. DATUK IR. DR. MOHD JAILANI MOHD NOR PROF. DR. MARIZAN BIN SULAIMAN NOVEMBER 8, 2017 Holistics and Universal Values

THE WAY FORWARD 1. Paradigm shift (Mindset). 2. Holistic effort by all stakeholders: Government, Private sectors, and The Research Institutions. 3. Quality culture: Transparency, Accountability, and Honesty. 4. Team spirit - working for the same course. 5. Measureable outcomes and impact. 6. Governance: Strategic Planning (Grand Agenda).

GRAND PURPOSE Ø To promote pioneer mindset Ø To pursue innovative research that subscribe to the National needs. Ø To develop further on the research findings that can give positive impact to the community. Ø To enrich knowledge repository through high impact publications and documentations. Ø To propagate new findings through relevant Knowledge Transfer Programmes.

RESEARCH SPECTRUM Fundamental FRGS / LRGS/ PRGS Applied ERGS Development of New Knowledge Development Industrial Design *PRGS Pre. Comm Business Venture Market Test Development of New Technologies Development of New Products Spin off Inovation KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY (RMK-10) Post. Comm

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“Great By Choice” by Jim Collins “They didn’t fail for lack of good luck, they failed for lack of superb execution. ” pg 167 “Resilience, not luck is the signature of greatness. ” pg 169 “If there’s a will, there’s a way… If there’s a team, there’s more than one way. ” Unknown

Role and expectations of Modern Universities in the 21 st Century (New academia) Empower talents to be actionoriented leaders who deliver solutions that ensure sustainability of change Training innovators of tomorrow Science Provide solutions Through Real-World Experiences Engine of growth for the nation Translate knowledge via commercialization (Value Creation of of R&D products and development Technology knowledge Through Innovation & of K-based enterprises Management Entrepreneurship) • Curriculum that creates entrepreneurs to participate in Startups • Graduates that are self employed and create jobs for others • Graduates that cares about humanity Disseminate Knowledge 9 9

NTP GTP ETP 12 ETP NKEA Education MOHE’s STRATEGIC RESEARCH NICHE Palm Oil and Rubber Energy &Water Security Financial Services Tropical Medicine Business Services RTP Tourism PTP Electrical and Electronics Oil, Gas and Energy New Economic Model MOHE ICT Improved Rakyat Quality of Life Entrepreneuri al & Innovative Sustainability Food Security High Income Infectious Disease Wholesale and Retail RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FRAMEWORK Healthcare Agriculture Global Warming Greater KL/ Klang Valley Other LRGS Programs Communications and Contact Infrastructure Job Creation Advanced Materials Community Engagement Industry Engagement Innovative Human Capital

STRATEGIZE ENERGIZE SYNERGIZE INSIDE OUTSIDE PERCEPTION EXPECTATION (From Stakeholders) PERFORMANCE (Performance-based Incentives. )

RESEARCH == Careful search or inquiry == Endeavour to discover new or collate old facts == Critical investigation. “The ones who actually succeed in science are more often the people who combine brilliance with hard work and dedication. ” Michio Kaku.

MEASURES FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE Ø Research allocation: Amount grant received from national, international, and industry. Ø Research culture: Reporting, teamwork, multidisciplinary, engagement, and linkages. Ø Research output: Publications, human capital, intellectual properties. Ø Research impact: Commercialisation and knowledge transfer programs. Ø Reputation of researchers: Evidence of being respected, referred, and relevance.

Research Management Issues: i. Coordination between Technical, Management and Administration Roles. ii. Knowledge of other domains: Leadership, Communication, Legal, Negotiation Skills, Finance, Report Writing, Marketing, Innovation, Publications, and Ethics. iii. Things to avoid in managing research: • • Conducting research with no clear purpose Doing research for short term (personal) gain Excessive fear of failure Lack of self-discipline and ethical values.

Professionalization of Research Management • To be alert of a changing policy environment. • To design and operate new structures and processes for simulating, guiding and managing research. • To make strategic decision-making with public research priorities and industry sources. • Successful research at an institution depends on depth of expertise, not only in academic matters but also in management and leadership.

Characteristics of good governance www. unescap. org/pdd/prs/Project. Activities/Ongoing/gg/governance. asp

Challenges of Research Management • Need good articulation and coordination between the academic and administrative sides. • Need coordination between centrally located and faculty based staff. • Administrative staff need to understand appreciate research process and issues. • Researchers need to understand project mgmt, legal, communication, leadership, and basic technology business knowledge.

Ativities Ethical questions Writing Research Proposal 1. 2. 3. Is it an original topic? Do you need research partner? What type of research is it? Submission of Research Proposal 1. 2. Do you send it thru’ the right channel? Does it conform to the rules and regulations? Conducting Research and Data Collection 1. Do you keep a good record of your research activities? Do you validate and verify your data? 2. Writing Report and Publications 1. 2. Do you write the report yourself? Have you acknowledged contributions from others? Registration of Intellectual Properties 1. 2. Do you protect your IP? Do you reveal everything? Closing Research Project 1. 2. Have you submitted your final report? Do you report all your findings?

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. LEADER: Set direction; Vision & Mission; Develop teamwork. 2. MANAGER: Organizing; Communicating; Motivating; Measuring; Empowering people; Analyze performance. 3. ADMINISTRATOR: Execute; Process & Procedures; Rules & Regulations. 4. FOLLOWER: Implement instructions; Give feedback. “Have in place the clarity of task and then go about informing the process through engagement with your team. ” Vinesh. naidu@leaderomics. com

EXERCISE / ACTIVITY / CASE STUDY 1. KENAPA BURUNG HELANG TERBANG TINGGI DAN BURUNG PIPIT TERBANG RENDAH? 2. THE STORY OF AN EAGLE LIVING WITH CHICKENS. 3. CAN FINANCIAL REWARDS BOOST PERFORMANCE? 4. RESEARCH: Expand your undergraduate experience. 5. KISAH SEORANG PEDAGANG BERNAMA DARWIS DENGAN IMAM AL-BUKHARI.