Return of the Respect Programme in the Autumn Semester
Once again in the upcoming Autumn Semester, ETH Zurich is running its Respect Programme and sending out a clear signal in support of constructive and values-based collaboration. Through hands-on workshops and inspiring and engaging talks, ETH members will again have the opportunity to develop their conflict management skills.
The Respect Programme, whose slogan is Respect – Reflect – Respond, is entering its next phase. The programme offers all ETH members digestible information and learning modules to help them develop their conflict management skills and consequently their social and leadership competencies. In the 2025 Autumn Semester, the focus will be on topics such as decision-making in difficult situations, inner strength, successful negotiating and self-regulation. The events invite members to adopt fresh perspectives and give them tangible strategies to try out in their day-to-day lives at ETH Zurich.
The programme kicks off on Tuesday, 23 September with a talk by Klaus Eidenschink. The renowned organisational consultant, executive coach, author and winner of the 2024 Psychology Award will explain how supposed disruptive factors, such as fear, anger and uncertainty, can in fact serve as an important compass in professional, technical and academic settings. He will look at how we can harness unpleasant emotions to gain clarity. The event will take place online with simultaneous interpretation into English.
On Monday, 27 October, Julia Dannath, Vice President for Personnel Development and Leadership, will interview dancer and former prima ballerina, Giulia Tonelli. Their conversation will centre on topics such as mental strength, determination and the passion needed to reach peak performance. What helps people stay focused and give their best, even when the going gets tough? The interview is aimed at anyone who is interested in dealing with challenges in a highly competitive environment.
“Fear, anger and feeling stuck: How we can use emotions as a helpful compass.”
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 4.30–5.30 p.m.
Link to join: external page https://ethz.zoom.us/j/67986895432
Language: The event will be held in German with simultaneous interpretation into English.
No need to register.
“Backstage: On determination and passion – Julia Dannath in conversation with Giulia Tonelli.”
Monday, 27 October 2025, 4–5 p.m.
Language: The event will be held in English with simultaneous interpretation into German.
external page Registration is required.
Other talks and workshops
As well as these two events, the current Respect Programme has a lot more exciting activities in store for ETH members on collaboration, respect and conflict management. You’ll find an overview of all the activities here.
Missed an event?
Much of the content is available afterwards in the Lifelong Learning Hub L3H and here. So even if you can’t attend live, you can still benefit.
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