Coaching PhD students

As a supervisor you sometimes find yourself in a tricky situation. PhD students are supposed to develop their own creativity, but at the same time, are expected to do so within a limited time of four years. As a good coach you are aware of your own strengths and weaknesses. At the same time you are able to choose a supervision strategy that ensures that the student works independently, finishes on time and in a pleasant atmosphere.

Therefore this training concentrates on improving:
✓ Communication about mutual expectations.
✓ Coaching the PhD student to become an independent researcher.
✓ Signaling problems and coping with conflicts.
✓ Building a relationship and approaching conversations with PhDs.

The content of the program is a combination of four half-days of theory, applying insights from literature in the field of supervision, and four practice meetings (intervision). During this three hour supervised intervision you are able to reflect on your own experiences in a small group. The approach of the intervision is focused on exchange of experiences and sharing of good practices.

After this training you will have learned how to:
✓ Coach the development of the PhD student.
✓ Supervise the planning and tracking progress.
✓ Give constructive feedback and align expectations.
✓ Refining your self-awareness and reflection.

What participants value in this training:
✓ Sharing and analyzing challenging situations in their daily practice.
✓ Exchanging tips and tricks with their colleagues.
✓ Reflecting on their own supervising.
✓ Practice role plays with actors.