Persona quiz

What kind of researcher are you?

Almost every established researcher we spoke to described the same underlying experience: holding more than one role, expectation and identity at once. We call this The Juggler.

Beyond that shared experience, we identified four distinct ways researchers organise their leadership. Most researchers will recognise elements of more than one persona, but one may resonate more strongly with your current experience.

Answer these questions to discover which persona is currently the closest fit for you, and to explore the White Rose resources that are likely to be most relevant. There are no right or wrong answers, so don't overthink it. Simply go with your first instinct.

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Which of these feels most like an invisible tax on your working week?

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What does “impact” mean to you?

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When you’re at your best, your research leadership looks like…

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It’s a rare free afternoon. What usually happens?

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Which of these would you most like your institution to properly recognise?

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 How would a colleague describe your leadership style?

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What’s your biggest source of stress right now?

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When you think about your research legacy, which of these would you prioritise above the others?

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