Managing Tasks and Leading People - in Science and Beyond

A workshop offered by the Human Resources Development

Successfully leading people and managing structures as well as tasks in research groups and other teams is a responsible task and crucial for progress and quality of projects. This workshop supports you developing your role-appropriate leadership competencies so that you can act proactively and self-efficiently in this important field.

In-person Workshop

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Trainer

Dr. Silke Oehrlein-Karpi

Language

English

Location

Poppelsdorfer Allee 31-33, 3rd floor
Room 3.051

Target group

Established Researchers | Junior and Tenure-Track Professors | Research Group Managers | Postdocs | Rearch Managers

Track(s)

Research Track

Certificate

Certificate of attendance

16 units are applicable within the "Career plus" certificates

Content

The Workshop is based on Richard Beckhard's GRPI model (Goals, Roles, Processes, Interactions) management & leadership, an influential framework for building effective and high-performing teams in research and knowledge-driven environments:

Goals: Creating Direction & Alignment

Vision and purpose as guiding elements of team leadership
Values, motives and self-positioning as a leader
Connecting personal and professional goals
Aligning team members’ goals with organizational priorities

Roles: Structure, Expectations & Delegation

Clarifying responsibilities, tasks and boundaries
Formal vs. informal roles in teams
Managing expectations within and outside the group
Identifying resource needs and gaps
Effective delegation strategies

Processes: Making Work Flow Smoothly

Understanding the management cycle: planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation
Managing dynamics and complexity in project teams
Transparent communication, coordination and cooperation
Decision-making models for different team environments

Interactions: Building Motivation & Commitment

Understanding individual motives and what drives commitment
Leadership styles and their impact on individuals and groups
Supporting individual and group development
Navigating diversity: gender, intercultural dynamics, and inclusive leadership

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay for the event?

No. Human Resource Development will cover all the costs incurred.

An event is fully booked. Is there a waiting list?

Yes. If an event is fully booked, we will put you on the waiting list. You may then move up the list if a space becomes free with enough time still to go before the event starts.

Do the rooms have barrier-free access?

The building at Poppelsdorfer Allee 31/33 is moderately accessible for people with disabilities. Please contact us in advance so that we can help you if necessary.

Is there any childcare available during the event?

If you need childcare during the event, please contact the Office of Family Services at the University of Bonn.

Can people from outside the University take part in the event too?

The further training offers provided by Human Resource Development at the University of Bonn are only open to people who have signed a work contract with the University, are enrolled as a doctoral student, are conducting research on behalf of the University or are an associated member of a research consortium.

What does “confirmation of attendance” or “certificate” mean?

You will usually be given a certificate at all our events that confirms your attendance at the event and its content.

We also offer a certificate program along the three "Career Tracks": "Research", "Research Management" and "Business & Organizations". For more information, please see the corresponding page of the certificates. If the currently displayed training course can be credited to one of the three "tracks", this is indicated accordingly.

Contact

Sabine Kurth-Driessen B.A.

Driessen@verwaltung.uni-bonn.de

+49 228 73-4199

Registration and Organization

Poppelsdorfer Allee 31-33

53115 Bonn