How can interdisciplinary and international teams overcome communication barriers and align their goals effectively? What strategies ensure that diverse perspectives work together towards a common research vision? 

Bringing together researchers from different disciplines and countries offers enormous potential – but also specific challenges for team leaders. Through practical tools, case-based discussion, and peer exchange, participants will examine the dynamics within their own research groups. Topics include goal-setting in collaborative contexts, managing team dynamics, and navigating intercultural communication. The workshop supports participants in shaping a leadership culture that fits the needs of their interdisciplinary and international teams.

“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.

Are you ready to secure that crucial grant? How do you convey your project’s value effectively in a high-stakes interview?

In this seminar, participants will learn to strategically position themselves and their research, clearly articulating the unique value of their work to funding bodies such as the ERC Consolidator Grant, BMBF, DFH and other competitive programms.

Key Highlights:

• Individual Coaching: Personal guidance to refine your pitch, tackle challenging questions and develop impactful narratives.
• Group Workshop: Engage in collaborative exercises, role-plays and peer feedback to build confidence and master the art of group presentations.
• Interactive Learning: Prepare for the unexpected and communicate your research impact effectively.

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.