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# Tool kit for Research Engagement

There are a number of tools which a research engagement person needs in order to do their job. Below is a non-exhaustive list of some of the things which would form the tool kit for the research engagement person:

* Product description flyers/handouts
* Template letterhead
* Meeting notes template
* Video conferencing facilities
* Template contract (MSA/SCF or similar)
* Template presentation slides
* Product presentation Slides
* Use case presentation slides
* Business cards
* Some means of tracking the different communities or projects you work on (spreadsheet or CRM)
* Approved Email Signature (containing name, job title, phone, email address and organisation legal disclaimer)

**Definitions**

RES - Research Engagement and Support

RED - Research Engagement and Development

NREN - National Research and Education Network

X funnel - Essentially sales funnel