Course Details

Category:
Professional Development
Run by:
Learning and Development
For Whom:
Academics
Researchers
Dates:
-
Location:
In person - Location to be confirmed
Time:
09.00 - 13.00
Presenter:
Mary Ann McGowan
Duration:
Half Day

Course Overview

The aims of the program are summarised as follows:

  • Understanding University Procedures for Ph.D. Supervision
  • What makes an effective Ph.D. supervisory relationship? 
  • Co-creating the relationship and creating mutual expectations
  • Effective communication
  • The role of power in the relationship
  • Resolving problems effectively.

Course Objectives/Outcomes

Agenda:

Understanding University Procedures and Regulations               
An overview of the key University procedures for PhD supervision.

Effective PhD Supervision – What Does This Involve?                

Panel Discussion
What are the important elements of effective Ph.D. supervision?
What does the supervisor need to do?
What can go wrong? 

Coffee                                                                                            

Co-creating the Relationship                                   

  • The power of expectations / self-fulfilling prophecy

  • Contracting using the 4Ps

Transactional Analysis and Communication

  • Communicating from Parent, Adult and Child

  • Tips to stay in Adult and to invite other person into Adult

  • Staying in a healthy OK position

The Role of Power

  • What is the role of power in the relationship?

  • In what way can power impact ‘healthy adult’ interaction

  • Perceptual Positions – looking at an issue from different perspectives

  • Balancing support and challenge

Resolving Problems

  • When is feedback useful and Productive?  Unuseful and Unproductive?

  • Our assumptions and perceptions

  • Opening from the 3rd Story

  • Exploring their story

  • Powerful listening

  • The art of questioning

  • Telling your story with clarity

  • Moving to resolution/agreement

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Register

To book a place, please email hrtalentdevelopment@ul.ie

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