In this workshop, leaders and teams receive an introduction to Emotional Intelligence, both at the level of cognitive understanding of its mechanisms and meaning, as well as through initial experimentation with low-threshold, entertaining exercises.

We get right to the point, engaging thoughtfully and sharing plenty of laughter.

Participants gain immediate experiences of how emotional intelligence contributes to constructive collaboration and successful leadership, and how it facilitates dealing with unpleasant triggers and complex social situations.

By the end of the workshop, emotional intelligence has been made understandable and experienced as a core competence. This introduction lays a foundation and fosters interest in continuing to learn and practice emotional intelligence.

As a widely recognized self-assessment tool, the Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicator® (MBTI) provides insights into the personality and, ultimately, individuality of people.

You will

• explore your personality and individuality in terms of your leadership role

• understand personality influences on team interactions

• appreciate the personality of others and to ease interaction within a team

• learn a common language for everyone to talk about differences

One of the leadership responsibilities of new academic leaders is to promote the careers of their team members, including doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers.

Academic leaders face the challenge of meeting these new demands of their role, which they may not have personally experienced.

In our workshop, we invite leaders to provide career support effectively, time-efficiently, and in a way that benefits their own workgroup.