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