Navigating postdoc pathways: Crafting your Individual Development Plan (IDP) after the doctorate
Target group: postdoctoral researchers
While the doctoral phase is guided by a well-defined goal, the postdoc stage calls for a more strategic approach. This workshop invites you to take a broader perspective on your career development, whether you aim to pursue an academic path or explore opportunities beyond academia. Using an Individual Development Plan (IDP), you will learn to translate your vision into concrete, achievable goals that align with your values, motivations, and competencies. Through guided reflection, peer exchange, and practical tools, you’ll build a framework to plan, track, and continuously refine your professional growth. Additional support is offered through peer group meetings and individual consultation sessions.
What to expect:
- Workshop: Thu–Fri, 18–19 Jun 2026, 13:00–17:00 and 09:00–13:00 (CERes, Schlossplatz 6, room 001)
- Optional Peer Accountability Group meetings
- Optional individual coaching sessions
Objectives:
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Clarify personal and professional values, motivations, and competencies, linking them to key development goals
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Identify effective internal and external resources to support development goals
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Develop the ability to set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) development goals
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Anticipate and address challenges in achieving development goals
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Exchange constructive feedback on action plans within a supportive peer environment
Requirements: B2 level proficiency in English. Participants who wish to join optional self-organised peer support group meetings are expected to commit to active participation and are required to complete a Peer Support Group Agreement to facilitate group formation.
Facilitator: Rebecca Meier, Dr. Iva Ognjanovic (CERes)
Diese Veranstaltung findet in englischer Sprache statt. // This event will be held in English.