Description

Feedback is a constant through a doctorate. Feedback on writing, presentations, research design, papers and communication…the list goes on. For something so common, it’s striking how difficult it can feel – both to receive and to offer.

In this one-day, in-person workshop (or two half-days online), we practice with models and approaches that explain the process and our reactions. We’ll also give you tools to receive and process feedback wisely and offer it considerately. It may not always be easy, but it can be genuine, effective and kind.

By the end, you will have begun to:

• Recognise different functions of feedback and work with them

• Shape a suitable environment, mood and mindset for feedback 

• Navigate common communication difficulties constructively

• Notice how you process feedback and the emotions that arise

• Understand resistance and strong reactions to feedback 

• Apply practical models for receiving and giving feedback

• Devise a personalised ‘script’ for receiving and sharing feedback