Spring 2013 Workshops and Other Program Opportunities

 

STANFORD GRADUATE SUMMER INSTITUTE (SGSI)

• SGSI courses offer a unique opportunity for broad, cross-disciplinary learning, catalyzing new connections among students and postdocs across the entire Stanford community. Since its inauguration in 2006, SGSI has had over 1,500 participants. SGSI is a way to get the most our of your Stanford experience. Apply by Friday, May 10 for priority selection.

WORKSHOPS

• Experience similar leadership curriculum as MBA students, as a condensed Leadership Labs workshop.

  Leadership Labs
  Topics include: Self-Knowledge, Team Development and Effectiveness, Personal and Social Competence, Leveraging Personality Differences, Conflict Management, and Influence, Power & Politics.
  Orientation: Thursday, June 20, 5:30-7:30 pm
  Labs: Mon.-Wed., June 24, 26, 28, 1:30-8:30pm (dinner provided). Apply by May 13.

• Hear from business leaders and learn more about the skills and expertise of today’s liberal arts PhDs and how this talent adds value to organizations.
  BiblioTech 3: Take Hold of the Future
  Wednesday, April 24, 7:30 am – 6 pm.
  Afternoon session features a PhD-Postdoctoral Fellows Career Fair.

• Learn negotiation strategies and practice your skills in this intensive weekend workshop.
  Negotiation and Influence
  Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14, 8:30-5:30 both days. Application deadline: Wednesday, March 20.
  

• More opportunities to practice your negotiation skills in this dynamic, interactive workshop.
  Negotiation Matters
  Three consecutive Wednesdays: May 8, 15, and 22, 4:00-6:30 pm. Sign up deadline Monday, April 22.

• Tap into your own emotional intelligence, learn how improve your personal and professional relationships, and live and work happier and more effectively.
  Using Emotional Intelligence to Enhance Productivity
  Four consecutive Thursdays: April 25 and May 2, 9, and 16, 4:15 - 6:05 pm. Sign up deadline: Monday, April 8.

• Discuss scientific and political leadership with Jane Lubchenco, former NOAA administrator and Mimi and Peter E. Haas Distinguished Visitor in the Haas Center for Public Service.
  Leadership Lunch with Jane Lubchenco
  Friday, April 12, 12-2 pm, Faculty Club. Sign up deadline: Monday, April 2.

• Eager to learn from inspiring leaders in a small group setting over dinner?
  Leadership Dinners
  • Tuesday, April 23 – Ann Livermore, Member of the Board of Directors, Hewlett-Packard, Former Executive Vice President, Hewlett Packard
    Sign up deadline: Monday, April 8.
  • Thursday, May 16– Sally Osberg, President and CEO, Skoll Foundation
    Board Member and former Executive Vice President, Hewlett Packard
    Sign up deadline: Tuesday, April 30.

• More fascinating alternative academic career discussions with Stanford’s academic staff!
  Alternative Academic (Alt Ac) Careers Speaker Series
  First spring quarter session on Wednesday, April 10. See website for details and to sign up. Free lunch!

• Address the question “Once I get my degree, how do I get a life?” Apply design thinking to the "wicked problem" of designing your life and vocation beyond Stanford.
  ENGR 311B – Designing the Professional
  Spring Quarter, Thursdays. 5:15-7:05 pm, 1 unit.

• You have them. Your advisor has them. How do you talk about them?
  Setting Expectations and Communicating Effectively With Your Advisor
  Spring quarter dates to be determined.

• What's next for you in your research? Need help crafting your future research agenda?
  Creating a Research Agenda
  Check website for the dates for sessions focused on Engineering, Social Sciences, and Humanities.
• Considering an academic career?
  Academic Chats
  All sessions meet from 12-2 pm.
  
  • Negotiating Strategies to Get the Resources You Need
    Tuesday, April 23.. Sign up deadline: Friday, April 19.
  • Academic Couples, Take Me, Take My Partner
    Tuesday, May 21.
  • The Thriving Professor - Finding Balance in Your Personal and Professional Life
    Tuesday, June 18.
• Interested in quick, “byte-sized” professional development skills – and a free lunch? Spring quarter line up includes VPGE associate vice provosts Sheri Sheppard and John Boothroyd!
  Quick Bytes
  All sessions meet from 12-1:15 pm.
  • Telling Stories with Data Visualizations
    Thursday, April 11. Sign up deadline: Tuesday, April 2.
  • Speaking to Expert Audiences
    Tuesday, April 30. Sign up deadline: Tuesday, April 23.
  • Mentoring Others
    Wednesday, May 15.. Sign up deadline: Tuesday, March 5.
  • Working In Teams
    Thursday, May 30. Sign up deadline: Tuesday, May 21.
• Looking to make some serious progress on your dissertation or other writing projects?
  Hume Center for Writing and Speaking ofers workshops specifically for graduate students.
• Have questions about your job search or future career opportunities?
  The Career Development Center offers a great lineup of eventsthis quarter.
  

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