Moderating Meetings and Events in Academia: Achieve Your Goals through Effective Communication
A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
The success of events and meetings largely depends on effective communication among all participants—especially in scientific settings. Whether you are organizing a team meeting, committee session, symposium, panel discussion, science slam, or pub quiz, goal-oriented and audience-specific preparation is essential.
In-person Workshop
Monday, June 16, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Trainer
Robert Pfeiffer
Language
English
Location
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47*
Target Group
Doctoral students
Track(s)
Research, Research Management
Certificate
12 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate
* The premises are not barrier-free. Please contact the Bonn Graduate Center if you need assistance.
Description
Professional and institutional differences, departmental competition, or disputes over resources can create challenging dynamics. However, with fundamental discussion strategies and facilitation techniques, you can engage and persuade others, build alliances, navigate meetings skillfully, and de-escalate conflicts.
This interactive workshop will help you reflect on your personal communication style and behavioral patterns. Through practical exercises and role-plays, you will explore proven facilitation techniques—including strategies for conflict resolution—and practice applying them effectively.
Content
- Everything According to Plan?! Strategic preparation for events and meetings
- Moderation in Action: Guiding and facilitating discussions effectively
- Ensuring Successful Outcomes: Techniques for securing results and commitments
- Strategy and Tactics in Interest-Driven Contexts: How to navigate power dynamics and negotiations
- Recognizing Conflict Early: Understanding causes and warning signs of disputes
- Managing Controversial Topics: Handling disagreements and maintaining productive discussions
- Moderation: My next steps
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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Links
- https://formulare-ext.verwaltung.uni-bonn.de/lip/action/invoke.do?id=openform&form=EVT¶m1=2425&client=BGZ&lang=en
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/during-your-doctorate/qualification/doctorate-plus/research-all
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/during-your-doctorate/qualification/doctorate-plus/research-management-all
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/during-your-doctorate/qualification/doctorate-plus/business-organizations-all
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/during-your-doctorate/qualification/certificate-doctorate-plus
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/during-your-doctorate/qualification/doctorate-plus-1
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/events-and-opportunities/newsletter-bonn-doctoral-bulletin-en