Becoming Assertive (Postdoc Academy Workshop)

This session is hosted by the Postdoc Academy, but is open to and suitable for PhD students

PhD students must book a place through the Researcher Development page.

There are a limited number of places available for PhD students on this session. If session is full please add your name to the waiting list. If you book through the wrong page, you may not be guaranteed a place, and your booking may be cancelled.

Students are not permitted to book a place through the Postdoc Academy page.

Are you able to express yourself clearly and appropriately so you can ask for what you want and be heard?

Do you find yourself saying ‘yes’ to others but ‘no’ to yourself? Or perhaps you feel as though you have to shout at others to get things done?

Join us to explore what assertiveness looks and sounds like, and have the opportunity to practice.

This interactive workshop will give you the opportunity to:

• understand what being assertive means
• recognise the differences between assertive, passive and aggressive behaviour/communication styles
• develop awareness of your own communication style
• understand and apply strategies for communicating assertively.

You will also have access to additional tools and resources if you want to extend your learning and practice beyond what is covered on the day.

PhD students and postdocs

Only PhD students should book via this page.

• Please ensure you book a place on the programme that matches your current status at the University of Cambridge.
• If you book through the wrong page, you may not be guaranteed a place, and your booking may be cancelled.
• We will be monitoring eligibility

Students are not permitted to book a place through the Postdoc Academy page.

Number of sessions: 1

In-person workshop

This workshop will be facilitated by Dr Marina Bush, Researcher Development Associate at the Postdoc Academy.

3 hours