Gender & Diversity Competence (for PhD students and postdocs)

Gender & Diversity Competence – for Respectful and Successful Workplaces

Gender and Diversity

..what are we talking about?

• Descriptions and Definitions
• Implications for our Workplaces

Stereotypes and Prejudices

…how Discrimination occurs

• Individual Socialisation and Background
• Group Dynamics

Gender in Science and Business

…to know the Difference

• Special Circumstances of Women
• Communication and Negotiation
• Conflict Handling Styles

Forms of Discrimination

…become aware!

• Subtle Biases – severe Effects
• Harassment and Mobbing

Handling Discrimination

…everybody’s Responsibility!

• Interventions for the Affected Person
• Possible steps for Bystanders
• Help from Official Side

Benefits of Diversity

…how to bring them along

• Factors of Team Work and Creativity
• Individual Success Strategies