Next Step Sprint:
Career Clarity Now
Target group:
Doctoral Researchers & Postdocs
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In this 120-minute short workshop, the current professional situation is reflected upon, and potential academic and non-academic career paths are explored, and a concrete next step is derived. Participants gain clarity about their current position and develop actionable options.
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Goal:
To gain clarity about personal and professional development, sharpen potential options, prepare or make decisions, and define a concrete next step.
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Overview of the Workshop:
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Reflection & Positioning: Analysis of personal cornerstones, values, and competencies
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Developing & Prioritizing Options: Structuring and evaluating possible paths
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Conclusion & Transfer: Consolidation of insights and definition of concrete next steps
Duration: 120 minutes, flexible
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Format: Small groups, interactive exercises, practice-oriented tools
Making Resources Visible & Achieving Goals
Target group:
Doctoral Researchers & Postdocs
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In this 3-hour short workshop, personal resources are reflected upon and their targeted use for the doctorate or postdoc phase is explored. Participants develop a clear understanding of their scientific identity. In a creative process, existing resources are consolidated and potential areas for development are identified to successfully navigate the doctorate or postdoc phase.
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Goal:
To recognize personal resources and development potential, clarify the direction of the current career phase, and derive concrete next steps through a creative process.
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Overview of the Workshop:
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Reflection & Exchange: Orientation on personal resources
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Creative Development Process: Visualization of existing resources, gaps, and opportunities for further development
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Conclusion & Transfer: Consolidation of insights and planning of concrete next steps
Duration: 3 hours, flexible
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Format: Small groups, interactive exercises, creative process
Supervision Essentials
Target group:
Professors and All Who Supervise
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For supervision during the doctorate, various short workshop formats are offered, which can be booked individually or combined modularly. The modules support supervision throughout the doctorate, promoting transparency, clear agreements, respectful communication, and the prevention of conflicts.
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Goal:
Ensure effective and transparent supervision, clarify expectations, reduce conflicts, and develop concrete actions within a structured process.
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Overview of the Workshop:
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Reflection & Exchange: Orientation on supervision processes and role understanding
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Creative Development Process: Analysis of existing structures, identification of areas for improvement, and development of concrete measures
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Conclusion & Transfer: Consolidation of insights and definition of concrete next steps for successful supervision
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Duration: 3 hours, flexible
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Format: Small groups, interactive exercises, guided impulses