Turning setbacks into success

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Setbacks, mistakes and unexpected results are a natural and necessary part of the research environment. It is also an element that we need to embrace in a competitive space, if we are going to push ourselves outside our comfort zone.

This workshop will explore the experience and impact of setbacks and failures and introduce mechanisms to embed into your working day to help you not just manage them but take advantage of the experience.

This training is provided free of charge to postgraduate researchers, however, the cost of providing the course is £30 per participant.

All PhD students

This workshop is run by an external trainer and places are limited. If you are unable to attend please ensure you cancel your place, or contact us at researcher.development@admin.cam.ac.uk, at least 24hrs in advance so we can allocate your place to another student.

Number of sessions: 1

• Develop a new perspective on setbacks
• Fine the value in imperfection
• Build a positive response mechanism to overcoming academic hurdles

In person participative workshop comprising information-giving and activities

Caroline is an experienced trainer and facilitator, delivering programmes focused on wellbeing, productivity, communication, and leadership. She is committed to guiding researchers at pivotal moments in their professional development, offering practical tools and insights for success.

With 27 years of experience in high-tech and biotech industries, Caroline’s expertise includes Resilient Leaders, Belbin Team Roles™, and Neurolinguistics. Her approach helps researchers maintain productivity and wellbeing while fostering positive research cultures. Caroline is also a mentor for the Future Leaders Fellowship and a tutor for LSHTM’s Clinical Trials and project management master’s programmes.

Please note that late comers will not be admitted after 30 minutes

1.5 hours