Constructive Discussion with your Thesis Supervisor (language: English)
Objectives
PhD projects are caught between conflicting demands: on the one hand, doctoral candidates are integrated in research projects and have to fulfil various obligations in their research group. On the other, they want to and are expected to conduct independent and innovative research. Adding to this are potentially different expectations and demands from the thesis supervisors. Therefore, every supervision meeting requires striking a good balance between different expectations as well as the need to define constructive solutions even in difficult phases of the PhD project.
Contents
- Systematic preparation of the supervision interview
- Using doctoral agreements / supervision agreements constructively
- Addressing difficult topics effectively
- Active change of perspectives into the supervisor’s situation
- Case studies and practical examples
- Structured discussion on current experiences
Target group: Doctoral students in all phases of their PhD projects, especially in early phases
Date: 2nd of March 2026 9:00-17:00 You will receive the link after your registration
Venue Workshop: digital via zoom
Trainer
Simon Wolf is a consultant, coach, trainer, and specialist book author. His clients include medium-sized and international companies as well as universities, ministries, and foundations. For over 20 years, Simon Wolf has been creating precisely tailored training concepts, consulting solutions, and coaching for his clients; he trains employees and executives at all levels. The working languages are German, English, and French.
Crediting:
Creditable as part of the 'individual academic achievements' (§4 doctoral regulations of the respective research units) as interdisciplinary qualifications. Further information on credit transfer can be found on our website.
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Yours sincerely
Ihr Promotionsverband der Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften Baden-Württemberg
