Communicating for impact and self-advocacy

This half-day course aims to provide researchers with a dedicated space to explore different communication styles, including their own, and learn more about when and how to use them with impact.

This will be an engaging programme which will give participants the opportunity to build confidence in their own communication approach and develop their self-advocacy, whilst becoming more aware of their strengths and motivations when working with others. The session will provide researchers with the techniques and skills to communicate effectively with supervisors, and colleagues, in difficult conversations, in negotiations, collaborative working, in meetings and when providing feedback.

This training is provided free of charge to postgraduate researchers, however, the cost of providing the course is £30 per participant.

Researchers (PhD and Postdocs) – any discipline

Please note that late comers will not be admitted 1 hour after the workshop has started. If you are late you may be refused entry.

This workshop is run by an external trainer and places are limited. If you are unable to attend please ensure you cancel your place, or contact us at researcher.development@admin.cam.ac.uk, at least 24hrs in advance so we can allocate your place to another student.

Number of sessions: 1

By the end of this session, participants will:

• explore key principles of influence
• identify the difference between asking and negotiating
• gain practical techniques for communicating with influence
• identify the appropriate negotiating style for your context.

In person

3 hours