Collaboration and leadership
This development area of the Doctoral Development Framework encompasses working effectively with others, taking and initiating action, and building positive relationships. These are key skills that support success in doctoral study and career progression.
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Interpersonal communication
Interpersonal communication is a foundational skill. Done well, it can help you excel in making and maintaining authentic relationships with others. The ability to connect in this way is invaluable, enabling you to establish and maintain trust, collaborate successfully, lead effectively, and manage conflicts and negotiations for good outcomes.
Recommended courses, workshops and events
- The Power of Saying No
- interpersonal and cross-cultural communications workshops
- Doctoral Morning Teas
- Working with Unconscious Bias
Leadership
As a leader, you may be spearheading your field of research, pursuing new ventures, or progressing in your established career. The impact and influence of good leaders is built on foundational leadership skills that can be refined and adapted as you move through your doctoral studies and career.
Recommended courses, workshops and events
- Doctoral Personal Leadership Programme
- Academic Career Advancement Programme
- Doctoral Entrepreneurship Leadership Programme
Teamwork
No matter where your career takes you, you are likely to find yourself working in teams that span cultures and continents. Working effectively in diverse teams means appreciating and holding space for ideas different to your own. This enables you to thrive in collaborative environments, increase your outputs, inspire innovation, and increase your ability to achieve results.
Recommended courses, workshops and events
- Velocity 100k Challenge
- Club and association events
- Collaborative publishing
Network
Building positive strategic relationships can give you access to information, ideas and opportunities, as well as the chance to build lasting and mutually beneficial personal and professional relationships. These relationships can enrich your life and work, challenge you to stay on top of industry trends, increase your visibility, and help you build a trusted reputation.
Recommended courses, workshops and events
- Doctoral Morning Teas
- Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
- SGS Research Showcase
- ResBaz (a free annual online digital research skills conference)
- Symposia and conferences in your discipline
- Cross-faculty and collaboration events
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