Leadership & Management

Psychological safety is the foundation for openness, trust, and healthy mentoring relationships. But how do we build it in practice? 

In this interactive follow-up session, we’ll move beyond definitions to explore concrete strategies you can apply today to foster psychological safety in your mentorship. Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, you’ll develop greater self-awareness, practice communication skills that encourage openness, and leave with practical tools to cultivate trust and safety in your current and future teams.

Thursday, August 7, 9:00am-4:00pm and Friday August 8, 9:00am-1:00pm (required), 1:00pm-4:00pm optional (required for coach applicants), On Campus

Attendance is required for all of 9am-4pm (7 hours) on Thursday and at least 9am-1pm (4 hours) on Friday; 1-4pm on Friday is optional (required for coach applicants). This in-person workshop is highly interactive.

Non-research professional development activities are important to identify, develop, and reach long-term career objectives.

In this session, we will explore how to recognize and promote professional development opportunities for your mentees.

Facilitators: Joy McKenna and Anthony Venida, Postdoc Peer Mentoring Coaches.

Mentoring Lunches are open to postdocs from all disciplines. Lunch will be provided.

Helping trainees build the skills and confidence to work more independently is an important part of a research mentoring relationship. In addition to providing guidance and advice, helping mentees grow as independent researchers requires an accurate assessment of their current abilities and level of understanding.

Monday, April 28, 12:00pm-1:00pm, On Campus 

This workshop explores critical ethical issues that arise in mentoring relationships. Participants will learn to articulate specific ethical dilemmas, such as confidentiality, conflict of interest, and the importance of integrity, while discussing strategies for addressing these challenges with their mentees. This will help you as a mentor to develop a culture of ethical awareness and responsibility in mentoring practices.