Adrian Ivinson is the director of Harvard Center for Neurodegeneration and Repair (HCNR), a not-for-profit research center at Harvard Medical School (HMS). Center was started in late 2000 with a gift of $ 37.5 million from an anonymous donor. Its mandate is to conduct research that could lead to actual treatment of neurodegenerative diseases (eg, ALS, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and Huntington's) and do it by encouraging cooperation between researchers in society HMS. When Ivinson at the helm in 2001, he believes the dysfunctional center with little organization or structure. In addition, he has little formal authority to make changes and he must navigate the complex culture of HMS neurological research community, as well as the HMS academic culture. Demonstrates Ivinson HCNR efforts to develop as a catalyst for aligning scientific researchers in HMS community by providing incentives for innovation and collaboration. In addition, profiles of issues he faces as the general manager at various stages of development of the organization - and how his style, priorities and approach should change as the needs of the organization change. Provides for planning actions to address the key issues facing HCNR in late 2005. Focused on organizational culture, alignment, leadership style / fit, and change management. "Hide
by Robert Steven Kaplan, Ayesha Kanji Source: Harvard Business School 25 pages. Publication Date: April 26, 2006. Prod. #: 406111-PDF-ENG
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