How can I enable my employees to tackle a problem more autonomously and secure the outcome? How can I motivate staff to devote more time, attention and initiative to projects?

Providing professional advice and support to junior scientists is an important part of leadership in science and often involves a considerable investment of time. Research assistants who work in a proactive, results- and goal-oriented manner take the pressure off professors and supervisors.

Essential coaching techniques support the employees‘ independent and goal-oriented solution finding. At the same time, the potential of employees and doctoral candidates is promoted.

Wie kann ich meine Mitarbeiter:innen dazu anleiten, ein Problem zunächst autonom anzugehen und ihre Selbständigkeit mehr zu fördern? Wie kann ich Mitarbeiter:innen motivieren, mehr Zeit, Aufmerksamkeit und Eigeninitiative in die Projekte einzubringen?

Die fachliche Beratung und Förderung von Nachwuchswissenschaftler:innen ist ein wichtiger Teil der Führungsaufgaben in Wissenschaft und geht oft mit einer erheblichen Portion an Zeitinvestition einher. Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter:innen, die proaktiv, ergebnis- und zielorientiert arbeiten, entlasten sie als Professor:in oder in ihrer Rolle als Vorgesetzte:r.

Essentielle Coachingtechniken begünstigen die selbständige und zielorientierte Lösungsfindung von Mitarbeiter:innen. Gleichzeitig wird das Potential von Mitarbeiter:innen und Promovierenden gefördert.

“How can I keep calm and focused while communicating in stressful situations?” This workshop focuses on applying mindful communication principles to the way scientists correspond with others in academia (and beyond). These principles include setting an intention, being fully present, remaining open and non-judgmental, and relating to others with compassion. The participants will learn how to bring on a greater level of awareness to the two major components of communication: listening and speaking. The workshop gives the opportunity to discuss fear-factors in the research process and find practical solutions to navigate these challenges in a more proactive and positive direction.

Social media and science – do they go together? How can I be heard and still appear professional? What goals can I achieve by presenting my research in social media?

XING, LinkedIN and Co. – a flood of platforms and social media on the one hand, the presentation of one’s own scientific personality on the other. This workshop helps participants to present themselves professionally and purposefully online. To this end, the central platforms will be presented and participants will learn how to use them in a targeted manner in order to achieve their professional goals.

Soziale Medien und Wissenschaft – passt das zusammen? Wie kann ich gehört werden und dabei trotzdem professionell erscheinen? Welche Ziele kann ich mit der Präsentation meiner Forschung in den sozialen Medien erreichen?

XING, LinkedIN und Co. – eine Flut an Plattformen und sozialen Medien auf der einen Seite, die Darstellung der eigenen wissenschaftlichen Persönlichkeit auf der anderen. Dieser Workshop hilft den Teilnehmenden, sich in den sozialen Medien und Netzwerken professionell und zielgerichtet zu präsentieren. Dazu werden die zentralen Plattformen vorgestellt und es wird vermittelt, wie diese gezielt genutzt werden können, um die individuellen beruflichen Ziele zu erreichen.

“How can I make sure my paper stands out from the others…?” Excellent research is fundamental. But so is sharing it effectively with the broader academic community! This seminar supports participants in learning how to structure their academic writing so as to stand out from the crowd by producing writing that is clear, engaging and persuasive. Through its unique one-to one session offered on the second day of the workshop, this can be achieved for academic articles but also for policy briefs, media editorials or funding applications.

“Whose turn is it? … Do we have a connection problem? … Is anyone there?” – Running virtual meetings simply differs from having face-to-face dialogue. Besides handling technical issues, team communication is often challenging and can be met with competent moderation, solid documentation and pro-active feedback. Integrating interactive exercises, trainer input and discussion, this online workshop is designed to acquaint you with the Zoom Pro platform, enabling you to prepare, host, and revise professional virtual meetings.

What do I want? What are my skills and abilities? Maybe I should…? The big issues in life will only very rarely be solved through casual chitchat. It will take careful consideration to decide whether you can and want to remain in the academic field or instead choose a non-academic career. This workshop will provide guidance for finding out which path will lay a solid foundation for the future, both on a professional and personal level. A series of interactive exercises will give you a clear idea of where you are at and make it easier to define what options there are.