In the same way, not every group leader has received formal training in team leadership. How do I make sure that teamwork gets results? Which leadership style suits my personality? Where do I see development opportunities for myself or my team members? How can I stay healthy in the face of leadership responsibility?
These and other questions can be addressed in our workshops. Tell us, what questions you have and we tailor a workshop to your needs. For examples of leadership workshops see here:
In this workshop, the participants will reflect on their role and the associated expectations between MSc students on the one hand and the group leader on the other. What can be delegated, who is responsible for the outcome? And how do different communication strategies influence the collaboration?
The participants will have the opportunity to try out different scenarios.
PhD students
Max. 12 participants
Motivational talks, presentations, group work, work in pairs, individual work, drama-based exercises
1 day
The first part is about guiding your own research group, the second part deals with positioning the research group. The workshop covers questions such as: How to handle difficult conversations with colleagues, staff members and superiors? What can I do to earn respect as a leader? How do I form a motivated group which allows everyone to work with utmost independence and innovation? Why do people react in such unforeseen ways?
The second part deals with the positioning of the research group and a leadership style that matches one's own personality. Topics include personnel selection, power and resource struggles, negotiations with third-party funding agencies. How do I conduct difficult conversations with colleagues, employees and superiors?
Part 2 "Positioning my research group"
Postdocs, research group leaders
Exercises from drama-based training, role-play, personality structures according to the Structogram® system, motivational talks, individual and group exercise, feedback
2 x 2 days
In this workshop, the participants will deal with basic questions and important tools for personnel management. They will recognize which attitudes and behaviors influence the cooperation with others. They will be able to identify their own communication style and test themselves in exemplary situations.
PhD students and postdocs with little or no previous knowledge in the field of leadership
Max. 12 participants
Stimulating presentations with theoretical introductions, dramatized work, small group exercises
2 days
Participants are familiarized with the most important leadership techniques and principles. They will recognize how attitudes and behavior patterns influence cooperation with others and will be able to analyze various exemplary situations. Finally, they have the opportunity to test themselves in leadership situations.
(Post-)doctoral students
Max. 12 participants
2 days
