Power Games and Micropolitical Competence in Academia

A workshop offered by the Human Resources Development

Using the organizational theory concept of micropolitics, we can systematically understand manifestations of power in organizations. Micropolitics means actively influencing what happens in organizations.

The scientific system is characterized by special institutions and hierarchical forms of organization in which controlling bodies are often lacking and competences are unclear. Whether you work at the upper, middle or lower level of your institution, sooner or later you will probably realize that professional competence and objective debate alone will not lead to the desired result.

Online Workshop

Thursday, April 18, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Trainer

Dr. Veronika Fuest

Language

English

Location

online

Target group

Research managers | Postdocs | Established researchers | Professors

Track(s)

Research Track
Research Management Track

Certificate

Certificate of attendance

12 units are applicable within the "Careers Plus" certificates

Content

Acadamic system and organization (focus on Germany)
Micropolitics, power games, power resources
Typical 'arenas'
Roles / game positions
Room for maneuvre and micropolitical tools

Notes on registration (300 KB)

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 premises of Poppelsdorfer Allee 31-33 will be barrier-free in the near future. At the moment construction work ist still taking place. If required please contact us in advance.

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