2.2. Coaching techniques for supervision

In fulfillment of the qualification of Supervision excellence

As a supervisor you support the PhD candidates in many ways. Typically, this happens also via regular conversations during which you check progress, provide feedback and inspiration, and help students deal with issues as they come up. Coaching is recognized as a mode of supervision that is crucial for the success of the PhD trajectory. But what does it mean in practice? And how and when can you take more of a coaching role in the supervision of PhD candidates? In this workshop, you will learn and practice with coaching techniques specifically designed to help you guide the PhD candidate in acquiring the skills and competencies that are needed for them to succeed as a researcher, a scientist, and a professional.

Objective

This practical workshop aims to empower you to take on a coaching role in the supervision of the PhD student.

Programme

During this interactive and practical session, you will get insights into the why, when, and how of adopting a coaching mode in a conversation with your PhD students. You will learn and practice with specific coaching techniques, and you will identify what critical moments you and your PhD students may benefit from using them.

Results

By the end of this workshop you will have:

• Identified in what situations and for what topic areas you and the PhD student may benefit from a coaching conversation;
• Learned and practiced with coaching techniques specifically adapted to your supervisory role;
• Expanded on the theory laid out in the online module as it relates to coaching skills.

More information

Dates and time	2025 February 10 1:30pm - 4:30pm June 26 10am - 1pm September 22 9:30am - 12:30pm November 13 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Location	Academy building (exact location to be communicated)
For	Supervisors who are enrolled in the course “Supervision Excellence”
Group size	6-12 participants
Language	English
Course fee	€ 175,-
Trainer	Anna Salzano or Karen Huizing
More information	Anna Salzano (a.salzano@rug.nl)

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