INSIDE IV – Lunchlearning ENGLISH (26F07004)

«Confidently handling challenging conversations in everyday university life»

Description

Conversations are key leadership tools in everyday university life - in exchanges with employees, colleagues, teams, and committees. At the same time, they often take place under time pressure, are characterized by uncertainty, emotional tension, and institutional complexity, and require a high level of personal presence. Clear communication, a consistent attitude, and the ability to self-regulate are crucial.

Course Information


Date to be determined. Please use the registration button to signal your interest.
Registration Opens
January 26, 2026
Course Fees
No cost for participants
Course Administration
Dr. Simone Lazarus
Trainer
Prof. Dr. Manuel Battegay
Organized by

Leadership & Development
leadership-development@unibas.ch

Content

This lunch learning session for professors focuses on practical, low-threshold exchange. Together, we will reflect on and explore how conversations can be conducted in a trusting manner and made effective even in critical situations. Topics will include:

  • Listening as the key to trust
  • Dealing constructively with criticism, feedback, and tensions
  • The effect of one's own communication style on others and strengthening an authentic leadership attitude
  • Emotional self-regulation in situations of uncertainty, time pressure, and complex conversations

Participants are welcome to contribute their own examples from everyday leadership, but this is not a requirement. The exchange will be supplemented by tried-and-tested tools, guiding questions, and checklists that can be applied directly in everyday university life.

Target Group

Professors at the University of Basel

About the Trainer

Prof. em. Manuel Battegay, Universität Basel

Feature

This lunch learning can be held in English for a minimum of 6 participants.

Location

offen

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