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Another prominent change in DFO Science's culture is an increased reliance on collaborative arrangements that can capitalize on both internal and external resources. The first step towards this end is to organize the research identified in this Plan around themes, either geographical, regional themes (i.e., ecosystems) or national themes developed around research priorities (i.e., climate change, invasive species, and energy production). By organizing scientists and support staff around a common theme, DFO Science ensures integration and harmonization of experience and expertise, regardless of where it resides. This teambuilding approach will support a culture of collaboration both within DFO Science and with outside collaborators in academia, non-governmental organizations, other federal or provincial departments, industry, and other nations. It is clear that DFO Science will depend more and more on external sources to deliver upon its commitments outlined in the Five-Year Research Agenda. In addition, our Collaboration Framework for DFO Science has been developed to ensure collaborations, including leveraging, will be successful and productive. This framework provides science staff with tools, including finance and policy information that will help establish successful collaborations with both governmental and non-governmental organizations. Having clear and transparent guidelines benefits both the department and our collaborators.
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