Adaptive Leadership Workshop
What?
Ready to learn how to lead a research team? Do you struggle to balance your vision for a research project while rmaining flexible to the ideas and working styles of your collaborators? Whether you’re mentoring students, managing a research team, or navigating interdisciplinary projects, adjusting your leadership style is key to fostering productive and harmonious collaborations.
This workshop will be lead by Dr. Amelie Güntner, Lecturer and Research Fellow in Organizational Behavior at ZHAW.
You will get insights into how to tailor your leadership behaviors to be effective across diverse situations and with the needs of those you work with.
Drawing on established research, this session will help you understand the key skills required to adapt your leadership behavior in ways that enhance both satisfaction and productivity within your team. Through practical exercises, you’ll strengthen your ability to detect, interpret, and respond to various interpersonal dynamics at work.
Ready to lead? Join us!
When and where?
Monday 24th March 2025, from 4:00pm to 6:30pm. CAB H 52
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Read more & Sign upIce Skating Event
What?
As the snow season winds down, do you wish you’d tried more winter sports?
Register here for a VMI ice skating event at Dolder Ice Rink.
Relax yourself after work on the ice with fellow D-INFK scientific staff, take in the breathtaking sunset over Adlisberg Hill, and ⛸️ glide into most of the winter spirit before it’s gone!
When?
Friday, March 7, 2025 From 5:00 PM
Where?
We will explore Dolder Ice Rink, one of the largest open-air ice surfaces in Europe, nestled in the tranquil Adlisberg Hill—just 10 minutes from Zürich’s city center.”
🚶 Meeting Points: We may organize two groups departing from CAB and OAT—stay tuned for details!
Cost?
VMI will cover the entrance fee (8 CHF)! You only need to pay 8 CHF for skate rental—or bring your own! ⛸️ 🛷
Who can join?
All scientific staff at D-INFK (Doctoral Students, Postdocs, Senior Scientists, Research Assistants)
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What?
Are you eating right to fuel your research and mental well-being? Do you ever wonder how your diet impacts your focus, resilience, and mental clarity? Join us for an interactive Nutrition Workshop to discover simple, practical ways to nurture your mind and body through mindful nutrition!
This workshop is designed especially for busy researchers like you. Learn how to master meal planning, eat better, and feel healthier—all while balancing the demands of academic life.
🧑🍳 Learn from an Expert: John Loverain, a professional nutritionist, will guide you through the essentials of nutrition and meal planning.
🍎 Hands-On Practice: Put your new knowledge into action with practical tips and strategies you can use right away.
🧠 Boost Your Brainpower: Discover how the right foods can enhance your focus, energy, and overall well-being.
Whether you’re struggling with meal planning or simply want to eat healthier, this workshop will equip you with the tools to make better food choices and feel your best.
When and where?
Monday 17th February 2025, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. CAB H 52
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Read more & Sign upRunning Dinner
What?
VMI invites you to our classic Running Dinner – the tastiest way to meet new people!
At the running dinner, you will eat a three-course dinner during the evening (while preparing one of these courses yourself), followed by an after-party with everyone who participated in the running dinner!
Team up with a partner (office mate, flat mate, …) and cook one course at your place for you and four other people. You will go to someone else’s place for the other courses, and will host two other teams for the course that you cook. Overall, you meet twelve people during the evening! There even is a Wikipedia entry for Running Dinners (English version)!
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