Professional Development
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Certificates
Series of workshops - Introduction
It was an introduction to Professional Development in general, and focused on the following topics:
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Teamwork (Zin Obelisk, Belbin Roles, Rocket simulation, Desert Case)
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Communication (Simulation with Actors)
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Gain insight on:
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What am I capable of?
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What do I want to develop?
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How to give feedback
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Lecturer: Judith Beenhakker, Linda Scheel
Personal Contribution: Lecture Attendance, Exercises
Obtained Results: Understanding of the challenges and potentials of teamwork, a better understanding of the different roles in a team and what suits me better, understanding of my personal challenges and positive characteristics. Better knowledge of my colleagues --> Team building
Workshop on Feedback & Pitching
It was an overview on how to give & receive feedback, and on pitching. The focus was on the following topics:
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Influence of feedback on self-development
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Different types of feedback
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The Johari window
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Introduction to Pitching
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Pitching session with feedback
Lecturer: Linda Scheel
Personal Contribution: Lecture Attendance, Feedback, Pitch Presentation
Obtained Results: Why is feedback important, understanding of feedback as a self-discovery mechanism. Understanding the concept of pitch presentations, and why are they useful. Improved presentation confidence.
Leadership Workshops + follow up meetings
It was an overview of Leadership skills and team development processes. The focus was on the following topics:
Workshop 1
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Phases of team building
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What leadership skills I want to develop
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How to start up the project
Follow up session
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Follow-up sessions to evaluate teamwork
Workshop 2
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Review of leadership style in the last project (between team leaders)
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Leadership style Test analysis and discussion
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Situational Leadership
Lecturer: Judith Beenhakker
Personal Contribution: Lecture Attendance, Exercise
Obtained Results: Better understanding of team processes, aims for personal development
Individual Coaching
It was a follow up on my personal development status, and on future objectives. The focus was on the following topics:
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What skills are important for me
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Review of Personal Development Reflection Report
Lecturer: Linda Scheel
Personal Contribution: Personal Reflection Report
Obtained Results: Analysis of the results of the workshops done before and reflection of the feedback that I received. Determination of important self-development points
Team Feedback Coaching Sessions
They were guided feedback sessions. The focus was on the following topics:
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How did the team perform in the last project
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Feedback on other team members.
Lecturer: Linda Scheel
Personal Contribution: Feedback
Obtained Results: Analysis of the results of the workshops done before and reflection of the feedback that I received. Determination of important self-development points
Convincing Skills Workshop
The focus was on the following topics:
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Understanding the different styles of convincing
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Effectiveness of the different styles
Lecturer: Judith Beenhakker
Personal Contribution: Reflection on personal situations in which convincing skills were used, Excercise
Obtained Results: Understanding of different techniques of convincing, the difference between influencing and manipulating,
MBTI Workshop
The focus was on the following topics:
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Understanding the different aspects of personality according to MBTI
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Finding out our own MBTI category
Lecturer: Judith Beenhakker
Personal Contribution: MBTI Test, Excercise
Obtained Results: Better understanding of my own personality and the ones of my colleagues