Workshop: Communication Skills & Conflict Management for PhD Students and Researchers
Successful writing of grant proposals is key to a career in science. In this workshop you can learn how to design and communicate your project idea convincingly and what is important for different funding bodies.
- https://www.uni-giessen.de/en/faculties/ggn/events/workshops/commucation_skills_and_conflict-management_2026_en
- Workshop: Communication Skills & Conflict Management for PhD Students and Researchers
- 2026-07-15T09:00:00+02:00
- 2026-07-15T17:00:00+02:00
- Successful writing of grant proposals is key to a career in science. In this workshop you can learn how to design and communicate your project idea convincingly and what is important for different funding bodies.
Jul 15, 2026 from 09:00 to 05:00 (Europe/Berlin / UTC200)
Jul 15, 2026 from 09:00 to 05:00
Jul 16, 2026 from 09:00 to 05:00
C 106 (Chemie Hörsaalgebäude, 1st floor), HBR 17, 35392 Giessen
Doctoral students and PostDocs
At a glance
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Course Description:
The aim of this workshop is to help you communicate clearly and to strengthen your ability to address and resolve conflicts constructively, particularly within an international academic work environment, but also in private interactions. You will be introduced to communication models and explore what it takes to foster a positive communication culture within teams. The workshop will also support you in staying capable of action in challenging situations, in communicating with clarity and purpose, and will show you how to approach difficult conversations.
Main topics of the workshop will be:
• Introduction to key models and concepts of communication • Different communication types within teams • Giving and receiving positive and constructive feedback • Identifying reasons for misunderstandings and strategies for clarification • Theory of conflict and conflict behavior • Addressing critical topics constructively to prevent or resolve conflicts
What you need to bring :You don’t need to prepare anything. Come as you are. |
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The Trainer
The workshop is led by Dr. Martina Kolb. Martina holds a PhD in biology and works as a mediator and coach for teams in biotech and science. She helps people to communicate with clarity and empathy, resolve conflicts constructively, and supports teams in building ways of working that are not only effective, but also fun. You can find more information about her on her website or on LinkedIn.
