LeaderShift: Mastering Inclusive Leadership for Doctoral Researchers

Time:	June 16 – 26, 2025
	June 16, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 17, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 25, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 26, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lecturer:	Dr. phil. Iris Wangermann (A German-Austrian professional with a degree in Psychology and Intercultural Business Communication. Since 2003, she has been a trainer in intercultural competence and diversity, working in HR and organizational development for international companies and universities. She has eight years of experience in Italy, Austria, and the USA. Additionally, she is a moderator, speaker, coach, and consultant. From 2012 to 2014, she served as an interim professor for Intercultural Business Communication at Hamburg University).
Event language:	English
This continuing education course is aimed at :	Doctoral researchers, postdocs, Junior research group leaders
CreditPoints:	1 credit point
Meeting mode:	online
Venue:	Universität Stuttgart The participants will receive the access-link and all necessary infomation one day before the seminar.
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Embrace the opportunity to elevate your leadership and make a lasting impact in academia and beyond.

Leadership today demands more than just technical expertise—it requires the ability to lead inclusively, navigate diversity, and inspire innovation. LeaderShift is an interactive and empowering program designed for doctoral researchers and early-career academics ready to shape the future of collaborative science and leadership. Whether you're managing teams, contributing to interdisciplinary projects, or planning to lead in academia or industry, this workshop will help you master the skills, mindset, and strategies necessary for inclusive leadership.
Through a combination of research-backed strategies, hands-on exercises, and reflective practices, LeaderShift equips participants with tools to address modern leadership challenges like unconscious bias, micro-aggressions, and cultural dynamics. Together, we’ll create a roadmap for fostering equity, innovation, and shared vision in your professional environments.

Module 1: Introduction to Inclusive Leadership

• Understand the LeaderShift approach and the principles of inclusive leadership.
• Explore the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership contexts.
• Identify your personal leadership strengths and areas for growth.

Module 2: Navigating Relationships and Addressing Micro-Aggressions

• Learn how to build trust and foster collaboration within diverse teams.
• Recognize and counter micro-aggressions effectively.
• Practice techniques for active listening and empathetic communication.

Module 3: Breaking Bias: Stereotypes and Reflective Leadership

• Delve into the impact of stereotypes and the "single story" narrative.
• Develop reflective practices to identify and challenge unconscious bias.
• Build awareness of how your leadership style affects team dynamics.

Module 4: Visionary Leadership and Real-World Application

• Craft a shared vision for inclusive environments.
• Solve real-world challenges through a Case Clinic approach, with peer feedback and collaborative problem-solving.
• Create actionable strategies for implementing inclusive practices in your work.

Key Learning Outcomes

1. Knowledge & Awareness:
   
   
• Gain insights into the principles of inclusive leadership and their application.
• Understand the impact of stereotypes and systemic barriers to inclusion.
2. Skills & Competencies:
   
   
• Strengthen your ability to recognize and address exclusionary behaviors.
• Master strategies for inclusive communication and team-building.
3. Mindset & Attitude:
   
   
• Cultivate a self-reflective leadership approach to understand your impact.
• Build confidence in navigating complex interpersonal dynamics.

Interactive Features

• Role-plays and Real-World Scenarios: Explore leadership challenges in a safe, supportive environment.
• Case Clinics: Solve pressing leadership issues with the collective wisdom of peers.
• Feedback Circles: Practice giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Personal Reflection: Discover how your experiences shape your leadership style.

By joining LeaderShift, you’ll leave equipped with the skills, confidence, and vision to lead inclusively in any environment. 

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