Giving and receiving feedback being genuine, clear and effective

Cluster

Leadership and Efficiency

Target audience

Members of the Doctoral School 

Teacher

Jamie McDonald

Abstract

Feedback is a constant through a doctorate. Feedback on writing, presentations, research design, papers and communication…the list goes on. For something so common, it’s striking how difficult it can feel – both to receive and to offer.

In this one-day, in-person workshop (or two half-days online), we practice with models and approaches that explain the process and our reactions. We’ll also give you tools to receive and process feedback wisely and offer it considerately. It may not always be easy, but it can be genuine, effective and kind.

Objectives

By the end, you will have begun to:

·      Recognise different functions of feedback and work with them

·      Shape a suitable environment, mood and mindset for feedback

·      Navigate common communication difficulties constructively

·      Notice how you process feedback and the emotions that arise

·      Understand resistance and strong reactions to feedback

·      Apply practical models for receiving and giving feedback

·      Devise a personalised ‘script’ for receiving and sharing feedback

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 18

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.