The Mentoring and Communication Series is co-sponsored by The Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Services.
Thurs Jan 29, 11 am – 12 pm
WHAT: From Vision to Reality: 4 Steps to Creating & Executing Your Individual Development Plan
REGISTER: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DuONRSXYE31vH8
For better for worse, your experiences and the training you receive as postdoctoral researchers and graduate students can greatly shape the rest of your career. However, there are strategies and resources that can increase your chances of getting what you came for. During this program, participants will learn how to develop clear and specific goals and objectives, along with a plan for executing them in an Individual Development Plan (IDP).
You’ll learn:
- An approach to setting meaningful, achievable goals aligned with your long-term vision.
- A structured planning routine to manage your time effectively.
- How to speak with your mentor about your goals and strategies to address any misalignments in expectations and needs.
Speaker: Dara Wilson-Grant is Director of Postdoctoral Career and Professional Development at the UNC-Chapel Hill Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. With over fifteen years experience providing career management education and counseling, Dara’s mission is to help individuals develop a framework for choosing a meaningful and rewarding career path, plus develop the skills necessary for a lifetime of career success.
Tues Mar 3, 3-4:30 pm
WHAT: Effective Communication in Teams
WHERE: Bonk Auditorium (rm 2231), French Family Science Center (map)
REGISTER: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dTGek7K9LA75JQ
Have you ever wondered why one colleague always wants an agenda to prepare for a meeting, while another needs to understand the big picture before they can begin to work on the small details of a project? Using a free online assessment to explore your Myers-Briggs personality preferences, we’ll focus on how you can leverage a better understanding of others’ preferences to improve your communication with your research colleagues.
In preparation for the workshop, please complete two steps.
- Take the free 16Personalities assessment
- Report your results by Friday, February 27, at 5:00 pm.
Speakers: Hugh Crumley, PhD, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, and Melissa Bostrom, PhD, Senior Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Professional Development. Both are Myers-Briggs certified facilitators.
Tues Mar 24, 11 am – 12 pm
WHAT: Engaging Constructively in Conflict
REGISTER: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1LYTakfBqXPaWtE
Conflict is inevitable in work, research, and learning environments, and our approach to it determines whether it becomes a source of growth or disruption. This presentation examines the nature of conflict, common assumptions that shape our responses, and the difference between healthy and unhealthy conflict. Attendees will explore various types of conflict and be introduced to a conflict competence model that highlights its emotional, cognitive, and behavioral dimensions. Participants will learn strategies to assess and manage conflict productively, thereby strengthening both individual and team relationships.
Speaker: Jessica Kuchta-Miller, MA, JD, is the Duke University Ombuds. She holds a law degree with a certificate in Dispute Resolution and a master’s degree in counseling psychology. As a longtime mediator and qualified neutral, Jessica brings significant experience in training others in mediation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills. She is an active member of the International Ombuds Association (“IOA”), the largest professional association of organizational ombuds practitioners worldwide, and frequently teaches the Foundations of the Organizational Ombuds course while mentoring new Ombuds.
