Efficient Collaboration and Communication

Building Bridges in Interdisciplinary and International Teams

A workshop offered by the Human Resources Development

In this workshop, you will reflect on the most important communication and interaction foundations in order to work together successfully in an international, inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration. How to enrich a project through the diverse disciplines and perspectives, how to recognize potential conflicts early on and how to deal with them in a constructive way.

Insights from neuroscience, positive organizational psychology, cross-cultural management and psychology of communication round up the reflection sessions, interactive exercises, group work and discussion.

In-person Workshop

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Trainer

Dr. Phuong Glaser

Language

English

Location

Poppelsdorfer Allee 31-33, 53115 Bonn
3rd floor, room 3.051

Target group

Postdocs | Promovierende | Research Managers | Established Researchers | Junior- & TT-Professor*innen

Track(s)

Research Track
Research Management Track

yourTRACK

Certificate

Certificate of attendance

8 units are applicable within the "Careers plus" and the "Doctorate plus" certificate

Content

(Unconscious) Biases and stereotypes as well as the role of cultures on communication
Building trust and high-quality connections
Empathic listening and perspective-taking
Appreciative and constructive feedback
(Communication) Models for dealing with conflicts at the workplace
Disciplinary/cultural humility and compassionate solution (co-)development

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 HR Development at the University of Bonn are only open to people who have signed a work contract with the University, the University Hospital (UKB), 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