Work and communicate with others
Dr. Barbara Kornexl (Clarification Office ETH)
Christine Kaiser (ETH Development & Leadership)
Conflicts are an often unwanted part of social interactions. Get some background knowledge on conflict and conflict management, reflect on your personal conflict style and develop the skills needed to respond constructively and proactively to avoid escalation.
In this interactive workshop that involves body and mind, you will:
- Better understand conflict and escalation patterns
- Sense your reaction to conflict
- Change perspective and see "both sides"
- Know and stand up for your own needs
- Practice deescalating communication patterns.
Prerequisits: This is an interactive workshop which requires your active participation.
The workshop is part of the Respect Program: More information about this workshop and further offer for doctoral students.
Registration
Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025
Time: 15:00 - 17:30
Location: OCT Building (Binzmühlestrasse 130, 8050 Zurich), room OCT J 59.1
external page Registration "The conflict equation: logic, emotion & resolution"
Discover strategies for effective and successful interpersonal communications within your research teams and beyond. With Christine Kaiser (Development & Leadership, ETH).
Are you a doctoral student looking to enhance your interpersonal communication skills in academic and professional settings? Do you…
…struggle to bring up concerns or disagreements with your professor?
…wonder how to communicate effectively despite different working styles?
…wonder how to build better peer relationships without faking it?
…find it hard to balance being approachable with being respected when communicating with your students?
Then this is the workshop for you! Join us for this intensive 2-hour workshop designed specifically for researchers who want to become more mindful and intentional in their communications. Expect engaging discussions, hands-on exercises, and real-world scenarios to strengthen the way you connect and collaborate.
Prerequisites: This is an interactive workshop with theoretical inputs and group discussions during which active participation is requested.
Registration
Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025
Time: 16:00 - 18:00
Location: ETH Main Building (R?mistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich), room HG F 33.1
external page Registration "Mastering communication beyond the lab"