Announcement of the 5-part series "Leadership Development Training Program for Female Researchers Aiming to Become PIs" (Registration Closed)

*Applications for this seminar are now closed as we have reached full capacity. Thank you for your applications.
　

The Hokkaido Network for Promoting a Diversity Research Environment (KNIT) will be holding the above-mentioned seminar with the aim of improving the research capabilities, leadership, and management skills of female researchers. The lecturer will be Dr. Iris Wieczorek, Director of the IRIS Institute of Science and Technology Management.

This seminar is a five-part program focusing on leadership, management, communication, and team building, held approximately once a month from September 2020 to February 2021. While single-session participation is possible, attendance at all sessions is highly recommended.
Please note that all seminars will be held via Zoom, so please participate from your own PC.　

Seminar Outline

Seminar name	A four-part series: "Leadership Development Training Program for Female Researchers Aiming to Become PIs"
Date and Time	① 2020/9/15 ② 2020/10/13 ③ 2020/11/17 ④ 2021/1/19 ⑤ 2021/2/9 All events will be held on Tuesdays from 13:00 to 16:30.
Target	Female researchers (including postdoctoral researchers) affiliated with Hokkaido University and KNIT Joint Institutions
Capacity	12 people (Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, but if there are many applicants, priority will be given to those who can participate in multiple programs.)
How to apply	Please apply using the application form below.
Deadline	Tuesday, September 1, 2020, noon
Holding method	Real-time online lectures using Zoom
lecturer	Dr. Iris WIECZOREKIRIS Science Management Inc.
Language	English
Contact	Diversity Research Environment Promotion Office, Human Resources Development Headquarters, Hokkaido University TEL 011-706-3625 MAIL knit@synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp KINT Business Website https://knit.synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp/
Other Information	Participation is free, but please bear the cost of internet connection fees incurred during the course. This seminar will use the video conferencing system "Zoom." Participation requires a device such as a PC or tablet and an internet connection. The required operating environment for attending the lecture isZoom Homepage . Is Zoom available?Zoom test siteTherefore, we recommend that you check your PC and network settings in advance.

*Applications are now closed as we have reached full capacity.

Program contents

Session 1: September 15, 2020

Theme	First Session: Principles of Leadership & Management 1
Date and Time	2020/9/15 13:00-16:30
Message	Defining Leadership & the PI/ Group Leader Role Definition of leadership and the role of the PI group leader Impact of personality, cultural settings & the working environment (eg values in the lab,hierarchies) Influence of personality, cultural environment, and work environment (e.g., values and hierarchy in the research lab)

Session 2: October 13, 2020

Theme	2nd Session: Principles of Leadership & Management 2
Date and Time	2020/10/13 13:00-16:30
Message	Navigating the Multitude of Professional Roles Navigating the diverse roles of various professionals Dealing with the outside world How to interact with the outside world Leading in times of crisis Leading in times of crisis

Session 3: November 17, 2020

Theme	3rd Key Skills for Effective Communication
Date and Time	2020/11/17 13:00-16:30
Message	Communicating in diverse scientific teams Communication in diverse scientific teams Practicing difficult conversations Practice for difficult conversations Giving appreciative feedback and criticism Give feedback and criticism to express gratitude.

Session 4: January 19, 2021

Theme	4th Building a Team
Date and Time	2021/1/19 13:00-16:30
Message	Hiring the right people: how to recruit, how to select them Recruiting the Right Personnel: Recruitment Methods, Selection Methods Handling Diversity Responding to diversity Mentoring & Coaching Mentoring & Coaching Letting people go and help with their career Sending people on to help their careers

Session 5: February 9, 2021

Theme	5th Installment: Managing a Team
Date and Time	2021/2/9 13:00-16:30
Message	Understanding Dynamics of Diverse Teams Understanding the dynamics of diverse teams Motivation motivation Effective Problem/Conflict Solving Effective problem and dispute resolution Delegating appoint Supervising Students Student Supervision

Introducing the instructor

Dr. Iris Wiezorek
He established IRIS Institute of Science and Technology Management Co., Ltd. in Tokyo. He has 4 years of experience with Japan, extensive knowledge of academia and science fields in various countries, and possesses both the perspective of an insider researcher and the perspective of a funding agency. While involved in science management activities, he established the Japan Representative Office of the German Research Foundation (DFG) in Tokyo and served as its representative for four years. He develops his business based on a broad and reliable network within the Japanese and European science communities. In addition, he has published numerous academic papers on innovation processes and networks in Japanese economics and science from an international comparative perspective. He obtained a doctorate from the University of Hamburg, specializing in Japanese Studies, Chinese Studies, and Computer Science.

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