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Getting it done - How to complete your dissertation

Addressees:

Doctoral candidates in the final year of their PhD

Goals:

The “Getting it Done”-workshop provides you with the tools you need to tackle the final stage of your dissertation with as little hassle as possible: We discuss tried and tested methods which you will use to draw up a realistic project schedule. It is also important for you to keep working continuously until you finally submit the dissertation. To that end, you will learn how to develop strategies which will help you to cope with persistent levels of stress and strain. Depending on the specific needs and interests of the participants we will also focus on techniques for efficient writing, the topic of supervision and support, and questions concerning the defense.

Content Outline:

• Project scheduling: How to draw up a realistic project schedule for the final stage of your dissertation
• Iterative incremental planning
• Basic strategies and tools for an efficient Time- and Self-Management (i.e. Pomodoro Technique, Phases of Productivity, Implementation intentions …)
• Setting Priorities
• Efficient Writing
• Pragmatism and Productivity

Methods:

• Input and discussion
• Individual and group work
• Coaching techniques

Trainer:

Dr. Jan Stamm, impulsplus

Dr. Stamm is a professional communication and behavioral trainer and coach. He has studied philosophy, linguistics and economics at the University of Dortmund, the Humboldt University of Berlin and University of Nottingham. His work focuses in particular on aspects of time and self- management as well as project management in science. He has years of experience in training PhDs. As a coach, he attaches particular importance to clearly bring out the individual concerns and needs of the participants and accurately respond to it.

Please note:

This is an event organized by the Graduate Academy of TUHH. Limited seats are offered to doctoral candidates of Leuphana. The event takes place on Campus of TUHH,  Am Schwarzenberg-Campus 2 (B), Room B 0.001

Registration:
Due to a limited number of participants a binding registration is necessary. Please ask your supervisor for permission to participate and then address your registration to  https://intranet.tuhh.de/anmeldung/gettingitdone_25_leuphana

For registered participants attendance at the entire workshop is obligatory.
Contact:
Dr. Krista Schölzig    T 040 42878-4337    E  Krista.Schoelzig@tuhh.de
Lara Walkling        T 040 42878-3752    E  Lara.Walkling@tuhh.de

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