October 2003 Maine DOT research peer exchange.

Details

• Corporate Creators:
  Maine. Dept. of Transportation
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • State departments of transportation
  • Peer groups
  • Research management
  • Program management
  • Marketing
  • Economics
  • Partnerships
  • Policy
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Maine
• Corporate Publisher:
  Maine. Dept. of Transportation
• NTL Classification:
  NTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-PLANNING AND POLICY
• Abstract:
  A theme or focus area for this exchange was to follow NCHRP Synthesis 280, Seven ; Keys to Building a Robust Research Program. These keys are: ; 1. Found it on trust – Ensure a trusting relationship between research unit and ; department. ; 2. Market Boldly – Marketing needs to be an essential part of the research process. ; 3. Root it in Economics – There needs to be an economic rationale for the programs ; and projects and their justification. ; 4. Make Deals Unabashedly – Programs can be enhanced by establishing ; relationships with other research entities. ; 5. Insist on Accountability – Have top managers set the strategic direction for ; research to ensure alignment with department goals. ; 6. Embrace Policy Research – This type of research ensures communications ; between top management and research unit. ; 7. Empower the Staff – Provides a climate for successful delivery of research ; projects.
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• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/26425/dot_26425_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 296.55 KB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:5f9e9c5fa64f260615fddc7bd67e71adc0e1a5de9393ef8ac7b15458abcb7424