Organised by the Equality of Opportunity Committee of the CRC 1342.

Holding presentations is one of the skills that are frequently required of scientists in their professional life. Effective (self)presenting in the way of showing your strength
and knowledge confidently and authentically at the right moment is an art - and a professional competence that can be learned. Whether you are at conferences, in
front of an academic committee, making a presentation or promoting a research project: the way you think about yourself and how you come across to others will
deeply influence your success.

In this workshop, the participants will learn about essential speech communication techniques and get the opportunity to practice speeches. Furthermore, it provides
insights into the use of positive language and the practise of successful self-expression. After an overview of classical rhetoric, speech structure and feedback
culture you will be able to practice and improve your presence and personal performance in an academic setting. You will learn to promote yourself and your
scientific work with confidence and joy as well as to develop strategies for making a lasting and positive impact on contact persons, audiences and in an academic audit.
Elements of the workshop will be:

• Positive self-perception and presentation
• Practice of clear and concise communication
• Body language, embodiment and status
• Clearing your mind: Meditation and holistic bodywork
• Rhetoric theory and input on speech structure
• Speech/presenting & coaching

Trainer
Dr.in phil. Saskia Schottelius M.A., born in 1963, studied German, Communication Research and General and Comparative Linguistics at the University of Bonn (Magister 1988, Promotion 1993). She is also a mental trainer and teacher of martial arts, meditation and philosophy.
She gives speeches and seminars about personality development and career training – especially for women in the academic field. In rhetoric- and resilience-workshops and publications she focusses on her concept of “awareness in language in motion” to integrate self-expression, mindfulness and bodywork.

A G E N D A

Day 1: 15.5.2023
9 am -noon
Introduction. Strong statements & science pitch
Reflecting: Women in Science
Turning the point of view: Positive language & self-perception

Noon -1 pm
Lunch break

1 pm -3.30 pm
Serenity is the key: awareness in motion, body language & status. Non-verbal knowhow
Delivering: Classical Rhetoric for lecture and defence
Meditation, conclusion of day 1

Day 2: 16.5.2023
9 am -noon
Taoist movements, voice & breath.
Performance-set, feed-forward and coaching.
Presentations, defences & discussions, part 1

Noon -1 pm
Lunch break

1 pm -3.30 pm
Presentations, defences & discussions, part 2
Review: From experience to expertise
Conclusion and evaluation

The event is aimed at (future) parents, project directors and other interested colleagues of the CRC 1342 and the University of Bremen.

The event covers the following topics:

1. introduction: equality and support of families (Dr. 
Kressen Thyen, CRC 1342/EOC)

2. maternity leave, parental leave and substitutions (Dr. Cindy Roitsch, Gender Consulting Forschungsverbünde)

3. family policy components of the WissZeitVG, catch-up periods and contract extensions after parental leave (Dr. Malte Hesse, Staff Council)

There will be time for questions afterwards.

Participation via Zoom: 
Meeting ID: 990 3938 4990
ID code: 317238

Target group
Female Doctoral and Postdoctoral candidates

Objectives
What are my unique abilities and interests critical in determining the right career path for me? Can I combine my ideas about a fulfilled life with a university career?
How can I develop a strategy for embarking on an academic career path?
This seminar helps to answer these – and other - questions for those who want to plan their career development strategically. It focuses on supporting experienced scientists and researchers. It offers them possibilities to reflect upon future university careers. Based on their individual profiles, participants develop ideas for their future personal and professional lives.
• You reflect upon your professional career path and develop a well-orchestrated plan
• You develop a biographically-based profile that highlights and evaluates your individual qualifications, skills and job visions
• You explore career options at university/research center
• You get information about formal and hidden requirements for careers at university with special focus on Germany

Contents in brief
• Creating your profile of skills and qualifications, highlighting your strengths and accomplishments
• Developing ideas for your own professional and private life
• Review and evaluation of personal development goals
• Next steps: application procedures and job interview

Methods
• Individual work and team work
• Visualizing methods
• Presentation and group discussion
• Individual coaching session

Individual appointments with the trainer for the coaching (45 min) will follow within two weeks after the workshop.

1. Webcast of ca. 3 hours, which can be streamed by every participant during the period 6.7. - 20.07.2020.
The advanced PhD and early postdoc years are essential for academic career development. During this period, scientists are often torn between conflicting priorities of intellectual independence, on the one hand, and meeting professional obligations towards their employers, on the other hand. Researchers are expected to develop an independent publication record, apply for external funding, create a distinct research profile, build a teaching portfolio, communicate their research, build a network, undertake research stays abroad, etc. etc. Which of these tasks are particularly important? What are the top priorities?
How important is the habilitation? Which time frame is appropriate and compatible with my personal private priorities? The webcast informs about all important requirements (also beyond publications and funding) and milestones for an academic career. Furthermore, the participants will get tips and advice both on prioritising these requirements and on strategic considerations during the PhD and postdoc phase on the way to a professorship.

2. Accompanying materials like handout, questionnaire for analysing the participants' current academic profile, example CVs will be provided. 

3. (Video) face-to face meeting of approx. 45 minutes for each participant, individually with the trainer.

The advanced PhD and early postdoc years are essential for academic career development. During this period, scientists are often torn between conflicting priorities of intellectual independence, on the one hand, and meeting professional obligations towards their employers, on the other hand. Postdoctoral candidates are expected to develop an independent publication record, apply for external funding, create a distinct research profile, build a teaching portfolio, communicate their research, build a network, undertake research stays abroad, etc. etc. Which of these tasks are particularly important? What are the top priorities? How important is the habilitation? Which time frame is appropriate and compatible with my personal private priorities? Is an academic career what I really want?

The first part of the seminar will be dedicated to learning about and evaluating the various requirements for a long-term career in academia. Based on this, the participants will review their current academic profiles. Following this reflection, they will develop and specify their next goals and the major steps towards qualifying for a long-term academic career.

Contact person: Johanna Fischer

Have you ever struggled with a team member, who doesn’t seem motivated? Do you sometimes wonder how to lead without formal authority? Or do you feel "stuck in the middle" between your boss and the team you are leading as a postdoc?

Leading teams in the academic context is a challenging task. It can be inspiring and stressful at times. Some insights into communication and leadership skills can make a difference, for you personally and for your team.

This one and a half day training was designed to support those in prospective leadership positions with some insights and helpful leadership approaches to expand their skill set and gain suggestions for concrete situations at hand. Some of the topics that will be covered are:

• Understanding structural aspects of leading from a "sandwich" position
• Defining and clarifying one’s role and mandate as well as expectations
• Leadership styles and Situational Leadership
• Understanding social systems and team-development
• Building a network and support system
• Handling tricky situations from real life examples

The training will consist of short inputs, lots of practical exercises and experience sharing. We strongly recommend that participants come prepared with some real life situations and questions that will serve as a basis for practice and discussions.

Participation in both days is required.

Dr. Anette Hammerschmidt is a trainer and coach in the academic field as well as in the business world with over 20 years of experience.

Her main expertise lies in leadership topics as well as organizational and team-development, intercultural cooperation and self-leadership.

The Women's Representative invites all women researchers within the CRC 1342 to this meeting and to think about joining the Equal Opportunities Committee.

Two points are on the agenda:

• A discussion on possible equal opportunity measures for women researchers within the CRC 1342
• Elections for the Equal Opportunities Committee.