Leading Yourself, Leading Conversations – A Guide to Agreements and Boundaries

– A Guide to Agreements and Boundaries

Learning objectives

A student who has met the objectives of the course will be able to:

  1. Cultivate a positive mindset and prepare effectively for discussions.
  2. Build strong relationships and communicate needs with empathy.
  3. Use the right language to gain trust and avoid conflict triggers.
  4. Manage challenging interactions and maintain focus on desired outcomes.
  5. Establish healthy boundaries while staying collaborative.

Content

Navigating the complexities of academia requires a unique set of skills: the ability to lead oneself under pressure, communicate effectively in challenging situations, and set boundaries while fostering collaboration.

This two-day course empowers PhD students to approach difficult conversations with confidence, empathy, and clarity, helping them reach agreements with supervisors, colleagues, and partners – even in high-stakes scenarios.

Participants

Max. 14 PhD students.

The course is open to all PhD students who want to foster good relationships – while staying true to their needs and goals.

Form

This is an interactive course. There will be a well-balanced mix of short lectures, individual reflection, group work and interactive sessions where the theory can be practiced.

Participants will work with hands-on tools and actionable strategies they can immediately apply.

Teachers

Constance Böhme. Facilitator, Coach, Trainer and Organizational Developer.

Constance Böhme has an academic background in Communication, Cultural Studies and Psychology. She built the Career Service at Leipzig University and later created executive leadership formats for senior leaders in a corporate context. Today, she works with numerous research institutions and organizations across sectors – developing collaborative cultures, leadership practices and impactful teams.

Date

26 - 27 November 2025.

Course location

Mærsk tower 7.15.149

Registration

Registrate and read about the course Leading Yourself, Leading Conversations – A Guide to Agreements and Boundaries here.

Deadline: 25 October 2025.

Course responsible

PhD administration SUND, phdkursus@sund.ku.dk 

Course contact

Vibeke Petersen, vibeke.petersen@sund.ku.dk