PhD Supervision Training

Agenda:

Understanding University Procedures and Regulations               
An overview of the key University procedures for PhD supervision.

Effective PhD Supervision – What Does This Involve?                

Panel Discussion
What are the important elements of effective Ph.D. supervision?
What does the supervisor need to do?
What can go wrong? 

Coffee                                                                                            

Co-creating the Relationship                                   

• The power of expectations / self-fulfilling prophecy

• Contracting using the 4Ps

Transactional Analysis and Communication

• Communicating from Parent, Adult and Child

• Tips to stay in Adult and to invite other person into Adult

• Staying in a healthy OK position

The Role of Power

• What is the role of power in the relationship?

• In what way can power impact ‘healthy adult’ interaction

• Perceptual Positions – looking at an issue from different perspectives

• Balancing support and challenge

Resolving Problems

• When is feedback useful and Productive?  Unuseful and Unproductive?

• Our assumptions and perceptions

• Opening from the 3rd Story

• Exploring their story

• Powerful listening

• The art of questioning

• Telling your story with clarity

• Moving to resolution/agreement

Turnitin                                                                                Student Complaints Procedure