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Workshop: Strategic Positioning and Expectation Management

 

Details

Date: Tue, 07 July 2026, 09:00 – 17:00h
Location: TU Dortmund Campus
Target group: Junior Faculty of the UA Ruhr universities (Habilitation Candidates, Junior Research Group Leaders, Junior Professors (max. 12 participants)
Trainer:  Prof. Dr. Uta Bronner
Registration deadline: 23 June 2026
Contact for organizational questions: graduiertenzentrum@tu-dortmund.de


Description

To be successful in an academic environment, it is important to be perceived and valued as a scientist. The workshop provides ideas on how you can become visible in the research and university context and position yourself strategically. It addresses how you can deal with the diverse expectations without getting lost in day-to-day business.

Contents:

  • Strategic positioning – understanding the positioning criteria in university context
  • Situation analysis – changing perspectives and gaining clarity regarding (power) relations
  • Expectation management – recognising different interests and your own role(s) 
  • Effective communication – shaping relationships and addressing difficult topics
  • Advocating for your own interests in science / university - understanding and dealing with ‘political’ games

Methods:

  • short impulses / introduction of tools, many interactive parts, time for individual questions, trainer adjusts content focus to the needs of the group 

 

Trainer

Prof. Dr. Uta Bronner is a specialist in leadership skills and executive coaching. With a doctorate in psychology and economics, she worked for over 10 years in various roles (primarily HR) at Robert Bosch GmbH. Before being appointed to the Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences, she headed the organisational and personnel development department at a subsidiary of the group. Uta Bronner brings a unique blend of theoretical expertise and practical experience to her trainings. She has been working as a trainer and coach in academia for over 20 years.

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