Skip to content

Active Quote by Richard Ernst

“I recognized that teaching and research institutions vitally depend on the involvement of active scientists also in management functions.” quote by Richard Ernst
Download Open image
“I recognized that teaching and research institutions vitally depend on the involvement of active scientists also in management functions.”

Richard Ernst

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks at International Conference on Science Management, 2005

Active scientists in leadership ensure institutions stay innovative and responsive to research needs.

In simple terms: Scientists must lead management.

Key Takeaway

Integrate researchers into decision‑making roles.

Themes

leadership innovation governance

Mood

optimistic determined

Type

advisory strategic

When to use this quote

  • University administration
  • research labs
  • grant committees

Key Concepts

Science policy organizational behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can institutions reward managerial work without reducing research output?
  • What structures support scientist‑leaders?
A Different Perspective

Balancing research duties with managerial responsibilities can strain time.

4.2 out of 5 (4 ratings)

More by Richard Ernst

Explore all 14 Richard Ernst quotes

More Active quotes

Browse all 2,168 Active quotes