Event
Management Short Course
Speaker: Lori Conlan, OITE
About this event
Management of people and resources is a key component to being successful as you move forward in your career. The OITE has developed an intense course to give advanced postdocs, grad students, and fellows an overview of common management concepts that are not often taught in a research environment (topics listed below). The topics covered will be applicable to careers in all sectors (academia, industry, non-profit, government, etc.).
How to qualify for the Management Short Course:
- Be an advanced postdoc, grad student, or fellow (within approximately 1-2 years of the expected end date of your fellowship)
- Must commit to the entire two-day course in-person*
- Complete pre-requisites (NOTE- NIEHS participants will cover these topics during the management course)
- Workplace Dynamics (WPD) Units I, II, and III; offered each fall and spring
- Becoming a Resilient Scientist (BRS) Unit I offered each fall
- Complete an online application (details below)
*Note: Special circumstances can be discussed if you are located on a satellite campus and have concerns about attending in-person. Please reach out to Lori Conlan (conlanlo@mail.nih.gov; OITE Deputy Director) to discuss your options for participation.
Course Schedule:
DAY 1
- Introduction to management
This unit will introduce common management topics such as planning, organizing, and leading.
- Unit 1: Managing you
- Transitioning to a management role
- Introduction to emotional intelligence
- Time management
Learning concepts: This session will encourage participants to assess how they interact with people, the environment, and projects to effectively manage workflows.
- Unit 2: Managing staffing
- Hiring and interviewing
- Embracing diversity
Learning concepts: This session will explore staffing your unit and how diversity enhances the workplace.
DAY 2
- Unit 3: Managing Interpersonal Interactions
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Conflict management and resolution
- Difficult conversations
Learning concepts: Effectively managing your interactions with others will help you build stronger relationships in the workplace and prevent the conflict that can undermine them.
- Unit 4: Managing the team
- Motivating your staff
- Planning ahead
- Dealing with setbacks
Learning concepts: Motivating a staff means knowing how to communicate project goals and expectations. This session will define strategies to motivate staff and what to do when setbacks occur.
Attend this event
Date
May 29, 2025 - May 30, 2025
Time
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EDT
Intended Audience
Postdoctoral Fellows, Graduate Students
How to attend
The application will open in March. Applications are due mid May.
Candidate selection will favor those fellows leaving the NIH within a year and those who exhibit an enthusiasm for becoming a better manager. We recommend that you spend time on your applications to answer the questions completely and to also double check the quality of your answers.
Applications include:
- Name, email, NIH campus location, and Institute/Center
- Your intended next job (assistant professor, R&D scientist, non-profit program manager, etc.) and when you are expecting to leave NIH.
- A 100-word statement of why you are interested in the course.
- A 100-word description of an article you have read or workshop you attended that covered a management topic. Why was it (or was it not) interesting?
Accommodations and additional information
American Sign Language interpreting services, CART services, and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Individuals who need interpreting services and/or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this event should contact OITE at oite@nih.gov or the NIH Interpreting Office directly at nih@ainterpreting.com. Requests should be made at least five business days in advance, when possible, in order to ensure interpreter availability.