The workshop will be held in English and run for two days, on November 10 and 24, 2023, 9 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. each.

Young scientists like you often face an onslaught of daily challenges like teaching, research projects or administrative tasks. Given that academics are also often expected to be flexible and constantly available, it is only natural that you feel at times overwhelmed. Moreover, those many last-minute, short-term assignments often take precedence and can keep you distracted from more important, long term goals and ambitions. In order to keep your priorities in sight, you thus need a carefully thought-out time and self-management system. In this workshop, you will learn to set priorities and forge realistic plans in order to balance the demands of research and your personal life goals.

Seminar topics include:

• Self-organization and self-motivation
• Defining personal goals and setting priorities
• Establishing and/or optimizing a weekly schedule
• Recognizing and using your individual performance curve
• Setting parameters for working effectively, maximizing time efficiency
• Work-life balance

 In the seminar, theoretical foundations and models are discussed and reflected in individual and group work. After the first day participants receive activities to work on at home in case they are interested in enhancing deeper understanding of the topics.

This workshop is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members.

The workshop will be held in English and run for two days, on November 10 and 24, 2023, 9 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. each.

Please help us to maintain the quality of our Further Education Program by informing us promptly if you are unable to attend an event. This way you are allowing your colleagues the opportunity to participate. Your cooperation is highly appreciated.