Quick on Your Feet - Spontaneous Speaking Practice - online

The Berlin University Alliance (BUA) is an alliance of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Together, they are pursuing the goal of creating and shaping an integrated research space in Berlin. This alliance aims to establish Berlin as a leading international science location. All workshops and events offered by the Graduate Studies Support Program are funded by the BUA and therefore free of charge.

Participation

Doctoral researchers (all disciplines) of the Berlin University Alliance.

Before booking a workshop, please make sure that you can attend for the entire duration. Please check our terms and conditions.

Objectives

The activity-based workshop, led by a theatre professional, helps academics to develop spontaneous communication skills in professional contexts such as interviews, presentations as well as small-talk situations (networking). Furthermore, the workshop offers the opportunity to enhance overall effective communication (verbal and non-verbal). Trainer input will provide the opportunity to gain new insights in effective communication and learn how to present yourself more effectively and to make the best impression and strongest impact.

Content

Throughout the workshop, participants will be guided through interactive exercises to improve their body language, as well as focus on the quality of their language content and structure of their ideas. Partner and small group work offers dynamic interaction and valuable, individual feedback.

• Effectively promoting oneself (verbal business cards)
• Spontaneous small talk: informal chatting with a purpose
• Strategies for effective communication
• Awareness of body-language (non-verbal communication)
• Concise and effective introductions: make an impact!

Further Information

Postdocs are welcome to participate if spots are available.