The 2021-22 Mentoring and Communication Series is co-sponsored by The Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Services
Thurs Sept 30, 10 – 11:30 am
WHAT: Managing Your Research Career Using an Individual Development Plan (IDP)
REGISTER: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6EvHiuluVCZqB02
For better or 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.
Topics include:
- The importance of setting goals and developing an IDP
- Introduction to the SMART goals model
- Resources for crafting and executing your IDP
- Strategies for establishing expectations and effectively communicating research and career goals with your mentor/PI.
SPEAKER: Dara Wilson-Grant is the Associate Director 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.
NOTE: This seminar provides Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) credit. Note that you will not receive credit if you arrive for this event late or leave early. Questions? Email Molly Starback, Director of Duke Postdoctoral Services, at molly.starback@duke.edu, or Hugh Crumley, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, at grad-rcr@duke.edu
Fri Oct 8, 1-2:30 pm
WHAT: Addressing Power Dynamics
WHO: Workshop size is limited to 25 participants to facilitate small group discussion. Because space is limited, please do not register unless you are sure you can attend.
REGISTER: https://gradschool.duke.edu/student-life/events/addressing-power-dynamics-0
Whether or not we work remotely, power dynamics are part of an academic setting. In this safe space, we will discuss hierarchy in academia, explore how to navigate situations with power differentials, and learn how we can help promote a positive work culture. This workshop is highly interactive and attendees should be prepared to actively participate on camera.
Speaker: Melissa Segal, LCSW, is CEO of InterHuman Solutions and a licensed clinical social worker who has provided individual, couples, and family counseling; facilitated a variety of support and educational groups; and implemented professional development and training.
Weds Nov 10, 11 am – 12 pm
WHAT: Assertiveness Training and Conflict Management
REGISTER: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8zWFyL3PXLEO66W
The work environment is filled with conflict, often as a result of differences in work styles and passive-aggressive communication techniques. Minimizing or resolving conflict often requires engaging in difficult conversations, which is challenging and requires both practice and competency. This workshop will help participants manage conflicts and engage in difficult conversations by teaching an understanding of personal work styles and applying assertiveness techniques.
Speaker: Garth A. Fowler, PhD is a recognized leader in professional development and training of the STEM workforce. As the former Program Manager for Science Careers, a faculty member and director of a graduate training program at Northwestern University, and the Associate Executive Director for Education at American Psychological Association, he has hosted hundreds of workshops on professional development, career exploration, and job searching. He received his BA in psychology from the College of Wooster, and his PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Washington, and completed his postdoctoral training at The Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
Fri Jan 14, 1-2:30 pm
WHAT: Becoming an Upstander
WHO: Workshop size is limited to 25 participants to facilitate small group discussion. Because space is limited, please do not register unless you are sure you can attend.
REGISTER: https://gradschool.duke.edu/student-life/events/becoming-upstander
In order to help create a culture of respect and civility, we need to learn how to “step in” when we see harmful or disrespectful behaviors. Through presentation, discussion, and role plays, we’ll consider barriers to intervening, explore different ways we can intervene, and then share tips for moving forward. This workshop is highly interactive and attendees should be prepared to actively participate on camera.
Speaker: Melissa Segal, LCSW, is CEO of InterHuman Solutions and a licensed clinical social worker who has provided individual, couples, and family counseling; facilitated a variety of support and educational groups; and implemented professional development and training.
