Team Work and Leadership throughout the Doctorate

A Doctorate plus^BIGS workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center

When doctoral graduates make the transition into the labour market they are often expected to take on leadership responsibilities. But also careers in academia involve leadership roles – e.g. in the supervision of students or junior colleagues or the ‘lateral guidance’ of colleagues. In this workshop you will be introduced to the most important leadership styles and techniques and will acquire knowledge of the methodical approach to leadership tasks.

Online Workshop

Thursday, December 17, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, December 18, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Please register your interest in this workshop by September 13, 2026.

Registration closed

Trainer

Dr. Gunnar Seemann

Language

English

Location

Online

Target Group

Doctoral students from the Bonn International Graduate Schools (BIGS)

Track(s)

Research

Certificate

12 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate

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Description

When doctoral graduates make the transition into the labour market they are often expected to take on leadership responsibilities. But also careers in academia involve leadership roles – e.g. in the supervision of students or junior colleagues or the ‘lateral guidance’ of colleagues. A better understanding of leadership mechanisms is also useful in situations where one is being led, for example as a doctoral students by a supervisor. ‘Bottom up’ leadership techniques can contribute to the success of cooperation in this context.

With sound knowledge of leadership, team dynamics can be optimized and situations of
conflict better managed. New recruits can therefore grow with their leadership role and
constructively work with their colleagues.

In this workshop you will be introduced to the most important leadership styles and
techniques and will acquire knowledge of the methodical approach to leadership tasks.

Content

Basics of team work & leadership: An overview of leadership tasks and styles
My leadership profile: Stocktaking of my key skills
Ambiguous hierarchies: What does leadership mean in academia?
Manager-employee discussions as a leadership tool: Setting common objectives
Role change: Staff member – colleague – boss
Keeping the peace: Conflict management and strategies for negotiation in the work place
Being new in a position: My first 100 days as boss
Team work & leadership competencies: My next steps

Childcare

If you need childcare during the event, please contact the Family Office of the University of Bonn at least two weeks in advance.

Creditable for the Micro Certificate 'Leadership & Management'

Micro Certificates for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Certificate if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.

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