Time Management ONLINE

Aims

Many researchers struggle to manage their time due to the unstructured nature of their profession and the rising fragmentation of work in general. An increasing number of tasks seems to require their immediate attention. Despite the best intentions and a well-planned schedule, it is often quite challenging to get things done. This workshop combines exercises to increase self-awareness, self-management and self-discipline with the help of simple, yet practical techniques. It will support young scientists to gain clarity and focus on their most important tasks, to establish healthy productive working habits and, ultimately, to lead a more productive life, by doing the right things at the right time.

Content

During the workshop participants will
- develop an increased awareness of how they are spending their time,
- understand the time-energy-management nexus and the five aspects of impactful time management,
- get crystal clear on their priorities and goals in order to focus on the right things,
- learn how to realistically plan the time they have for their tasks,
- get to know key practices for an efficient implementation of their plans and for conquering procrastination,
- practice how to be flexible when new or high-priority opportunities arise, and
- devise a hands-on action plan to practically improve their time management after the workshop.

Methods

The methodology is based on the pioneering Co-active® Coaching and training model combining a variety of experiential learning and leadership training techniques. They include individual exercises, as well as activities in groups of varying size.
Participants will be challenged and, at the same time, supported to step outside their comfort zone to gain new insights. They will go back and forth between learning about the theoretical background, the practical application of the new techniques, and a reflection about the impact they can make.
We create a uniquely open and trustful atmosphere in our workshops, where participants openly share their experiences, learn from their colleauges, and support each other in a benevolent manner.
Due to the interactive character of the workshop and the fact that the exercises build on each other, we require participants to be present for the entire period of event.

Target Group

All Doctoral Candidates & Postdocs

About the Trainer

Dr Thomas Teichler is a certified Co-active coach, trainer and consultant on leadership, team development, and change management. After a few years with Roland Berger Strategy Consultants he worked in market re-search, before writing a PhD about science cooperation in the high-tech and security sector at the European University Institute in Florence. As a policy consultant Thomas advised the European Commission, national governments and international organizations on research and innovation policy. Thomas attended both, the CTI coaching and leadership courses, and is currently working with teams and individuals in the corporate environment, public sector and research organisations. Currently, he is a guest faculty at the Executive MBA programs of the University of Mainz and the HSG St. Gallen.

Workload

Total of 19h (2h preparatory work, 4 x 4h course attendance, 1h of homework between day 2 and day 3)

Feature

Once registration is open, applications will be collected for 24 hours and course places allocated by lot. All registrations received after the initial 24h period will be put on a waiting list and assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Course places/places on the waiting list will be confirmed by e-mail. Course registrations can only be canceled before the registration period ends (send an e-mail to grace@unibas.ch). Full course attendance is mandatory. Participants who fail to attend a course without prior notification or withdraw after the registration deadline are subject to a fee of CHF 30. In addition, participants who cancel their course registration at a later point in time, are absent without an excuse or do not attend the entire course will, for reasons of fairness, not be considered for course registration in the following semester and will be removed from other courses offered in the same semester. Please find the detailed regulations on the Transferable Skills Homepage.