Grow as an academic leader

Target group

This training is for those in a position of leadership at Uppsala University who would like to develop their ability to lead both themselves and others. While you must be leading a group during the course, it is not necessary to have formal managerial responsibilities. If you are a postdoc researcher or similar, we recommend instead the course “Curious about leadership”, or our “Online career programme for postdocs”.

Aim

After the course, participants should:
• Have actively reflected on their role as a leader
• Experience increased confidence in their leadership role
• Have a deeper understanding of interactions between leaders and groups

Content

The course covers topics such as the following:
• academic leadership roles
• academic finances
• individual and group meetings
• understanding and handling conflicts
• equality and leadership
• the eternal questions of leadership

Lectures and peer tutorial sessions

The course comprises 6 full days between 9:00 and 15:00 (one introductory session plus five lectures on different topics), plus 4 two-hour meetings with a peer tutorial group. The aim of the peer tutorial sessions is to provide the opportunity to relfect on one’s everyday life as a leader and thus develop in one’s leadership role.

Attendance

The structure of the course requires continous participation, and attendance is thus prioritised. Attendance on the first day of the course is strictly required. If you are registered for the course but cannot attend the first day, you will be offered an opportunity to re-register for the course when it is next offered.

Certificate

In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must attend at least five of the six whole-day sessions and at least three of the four peer tutorial meetings. Absence from a lecture can possibly be made up for; consult with the course leaders. However, there is no way to make up for missed peer tutorial sessions.

Language

The course will be given in Swedish. Participants must be able to understand both spoken and written Swedish but may themselves speak in English if they wish.

Course leaders

Rabbe Hedengren och Anna Westin, Karriär & Ledning. The course will feature lecturers from inside and outside the university.