Conflict, Communication and Collaboration

Cluster

Leadership and Efficiency

Target audience

Members of the Doctoral School 

Teacher

Jamie McDonald 

Abstract

What does conflict mean to you: differing academic interpretations, heated personal rows or navigating professional boundaries with colleagues and promotors? In pressurised, time-driven and results-oriented settings with multiple parties and agendas, some conflict is likely during the lifespan of a PhD. So, it would be wise to have approaches that keep you steady and that keep professional relationships sound enough to withstand the changing weather of research.

Objectives

This workshop explores your approach to these situations and offers tools and insights to use on issues that matter to you, so you can begin practicing right away. Specifically, by the end of the workshop you’ll have begun to:

·        Recognise different ‘modes of operation’ in conflict

·        Understand and manage different ‘systems’ in the brain

·        Design relationships that withstand changing pressures

·        Replace undermining behaviours with those that strengthen relationships

·        Practice empathy, effective listening and clear questioning

·        Understand your own, and others’ agendas

·        Use solution-focused approaches to find ways forward

·        Clarify your role in the process and where you want to set boundaries

Dates and venue

Registration

• Follow this link for the registration and waiting list. We check if you are eligible to participate. Due to limited places, we give priority to PhD students. Your registration will be confirmed by separate e-mail (outlook invite).
• Cancellation of your registration can only be performed by sending an email to doctoralschools@ugent.be.

• The no show policy applies.

Registration fee

Free of charge for Doctoral School members.

Number of participants

Maximum 12 

Language

English

Evaluation method

After successful participation, the Doctoral School Office will add this course to your curriculum of the Doctoral Training Programme in Oasis. Please note that this can take up to one to two months after completion of the course.