Introduction to Leadership

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Increasingly, successful researchers are expected to be leaders. This one-day event introduces participants to leadership by covering the 'four elements of leadership' and a set of tools to help you lead. To deepen the learning, you are given the opportunity to apply one of these elements with an associated tool, by leading a small group in an activity, who will then provide you with constructive feedback.

Outcomes:

• Understand the four elements of leadership
• Develop the skills of: meaningful brainstorming; planning with the end in mind; listening to summarize
• Have increased confidence when leading

All graduate students.
Postdoctoral researchers and research staff are welcome to attend this course, but may prefer to attend Postdocs: An Initial Guide to Leadership, which is tailored specifically to the postdoctoral experience.
Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available here.

Number of sessions: 1

One full-day session.

This course runs once per term.