When & Where

Session 1: 31.03.2025, from 09:00 to 17:00 h
Session 2: 01.04.2025, from 09:00 to 16:00 h

The online seminar takes place via zoom.
The arrangement of breaks will be agreed with the participants in the course.

What is it about? 

»The PhD project is like a mountain without any clear paths – and the summit is hidden in the mist. To reach the top you need the right tools«

What are the right tools to get a PhD project done? To be sure, one needs expertise as a researcher. In addition to that an effective and efficient work style is necessary. Planning under uncertainty, self-motivation even when progress is unclear, efficiency with a multitude of tasks.

What's the point?

In this workshop you reflect upon the basics of flexible project management. We discuss strategies for efficient self-management. You think about your own priorities and how to implement them in your planning. You will get specific ideas for improving your own approach towards organizing yourself and your work. Depending on the interests of the participants we also deal with such topics as: How to write efficiently? How to communicate with your supervisor? How to deal with stress and crises? How to stay motivated? 

Content

Flexible Project Management 

• Milestone planning
• Agile principles and methods
• Time-boxing
• Adapting plans

Basic strategies and tools for an efficient Time- and Self-Management

• Setting priorities
• Pragmatism
• Daily and weekly structures
• Efficient writing

Target group & Language

The seminar is aimed at doctoral students in their first year of PhD.

Course language: English

Trainer

Dr. Jan Stamm, impulspuls

Jan Stamm, who holds a doctorate in philosophy, is a coach & trainer for self- and project management in science. 

Technical requirements

• PC or laptop with Internet connection
• Powerful internet with a current browser
• A quiet workplace

• The online seminar takes place via zoom

   

Registration

Participation is limited. Please register bindingly via the online registration form by 10.03.2025. Please note the beginning and the (expected) end of your PhD in the comment field. You will only be informed about your admission to the course after the registration deadline. The course is open to all young scientists at RPTU as well as to employees and PhD students of the Fraunhofer Institutes IESE and ITWM. Please note the information on the conditions of participation and registration.