Ombuds Office: Managing Authorship Disputes: Fairness not Fisticuffs (Virtual)

Fairness not Fisticuffs: Managing Authorship Disputes 

Despite our best efforts when collaborating, conflicts can arise around contribution, authorship order, and credit. These issues can deeply impact our working relationships and even put our reputations and careers at stake. How can you increase the likelihood of a dispute not derailing your career or relationships? Join the Harvard Ombuds Office for a 1-hr training on effectively managing authorship disputes. This interactive training will include discussions on what contributes to authorship disputes, proactive and preventative steps you can take, and practical skills to discuss authorship with collaborators and colleagues.

Training Objectives:

• Understand what contributes to the rise of authorship disputes.

• Explore effective practices for preventing authorship disputes.

• Learn techniques for getting back on track when disputes arise.

Presenter Bios:

Harvard Ombuds Adam Barak Kleinberger was appointed in December 2021. Prior to arriving at Harvard, Adam served as an ombuds at Boston University and Cornell University. He is a Certified Organizational Ombudsman Practitioner® (CO-OP) and follows the International Ombudsman Association’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Adam served in various roles at the Consensus Building Institute, the City University of New York and as a mediator in Massachusetts’ district courts. Adam’s research and training has focused on improving conflict resolution skills through the use of improvisation and clowning. He began his study of conflict resolution at the United World College. He holds a BA from Brandeis University, an MA in Dispute Resolution from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a diploma from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College.

Colette Carmouche is an Ombuds for faculty, staff, and students at Harvard University. Prior to joining Harvard, Colette served in the federal government for 13 years in various capacities including conflict transformation, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and historic preservation. Colette previously held roles as an Ombudsman Specialist for the Transportation Security Administration, a mediation program manager, mediator, facilitator, trainer, ombuds, and coach for the U.S. Department of Interior, and she also assisted in establishing the first service-wide diversity and inclusion office for the National Park Service. Colette earned a Bachelor of Arts with dual majors in Anthropology and African and African American Studies from the University of Rochester and a Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University. She also holds an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coach Federation.