Leadership Essentials - What Does It Take to Be an Inspiring Leader?

A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center

In this workshop, you will learn about important aspects of an inspiring approach to leadership which engages you and your team members and which addresses, at the same time, current management issues. By understanding very applied theories you will be able to add them to your toolbox. This workshop is designed for careers inside academia.

Online Workshop

Tuesday, July 8, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

Trainer

Wolfgang Leybold

Language

English

Location

Online

Target Group

Doctoral students

Track(s)

Research, Research Management

Certificate

16 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate

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Description

We will focus on communication skills that are essential for young leaders since they work with supervisors, employees, clients, colleagues or stakeholders, to name just a few. In this context, their conversational and negotiating skills are quite vital to be able to communicate on the same level and to lead conversations into the right direction.
This workshop is designed for careers inside academia.

Content

Leadership fundamentals: what is expected of an effective leader?
Leaders as role models
The importance of communication in effective leadership: tools and self-confident rhetoric
The special importance of feedback meetings
Typical conversations at work and corresponding strategies
Aspects of team building and a healthy work environment

Creditable for the Micro Credentials 'Leadership & Management'

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

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