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Leading Research with Integrity: Power, Bias and inclusive leadership in research
It is widely known that power abuse is a recurring issue in academia, with multiple researchers across the globe reporting misconduct in their work environments. Power itself is not the problem. But unexamined power creates perspectives that can unintentionally harm people, research quality, and scientific culture. Good leadership requires awareness of these areas of potential oversight.
In this workshop we will examine power, bias, inclusion and the influence of leadership in alignment with the values of the TRR 379.
Target audience: Professors and Principal Investigators
Duration: 3 hours
Objectives
By the end of the workshop participants will:
• Increase awareness of your own leadership identity and how power operates in academia
• Recognize how unconscious biases and hierarchical structures influence leadership decisions
• Appreciate the importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) for excellent science
• Reflect on behaviors that foster psychological safety and prevent power abuse
• Reflect on their own leadership practices and/or identify one concrete leadership behavior they will change
Content:
• Leadership identity mapping
• Power in Academic Leadership
• Case Studies: when Leadership Becomes Harmful
• Bias in leadership decisions
• Leadership Legacy
Method:
A combination of theoretical impulses, self-reflection exercises, and peer discussions.
Trainer:
Dr. Annah Keige-Huge holds a Ph.D. in chemistry, is a certified project manager, an ADVD-certified anti-discrimination consultant, and a systemic coach and trainer with many years of international and intercultural experience. With empathy and authenticity, she guides clients toward reflective and responsible actions. Her areas of specialization include diversity, discrimination critique empowerment, leadership, power and organizational development.
