This two-day trainin g combines time management, personal effectiveness and dealing with w ork pressure into one programme.
Do you recognise the feel ing of constantly being busy, yet rarely having time for what really matters? Switching endlessly between tasks, dealing with interruption s, and trying to meet high expectations can make it difficult to stay focused, effective and resilient. This science-based training combin es time management, personal effectiveness and dealing with work pres sure into one programme. Drawing on insights from neuroscience, psych ology and 'Deep Work', participants gain practical tools to work with more focus, make conscious choices, and maintain energy in a demandi ng work environment.
On the first day , the focus is on time management and personal effectiveness . You explore how attention and focus work in the brain, how to reduc e switch-tasking, and how to create conditions for deep, concentrated work. Practical tools help translate insights into daily routines, f rom goal-setting and planning methods to strategies for switching off and recharging. With the support of a professional training actor, y ou practice communication skills such as saying no, dealing with push y behaviour, delegating tasks, and negotiating priorities - ess ential skills for protecting time and attention.
The se cond day adresses dealing with work pressure in a holistic w ay, focusing on skills, mindset, energy, and the social context of wo rk. You examine sources of stress, cognitive patterns such as imposto r feelings and self-criticism, and learn evidence-based techniques to regulate energy and restore balance. Through exercises, reflection a nd role-play with an actor, you practice giving and receiving feedbac k, setting boundaries, and talking openly about workload and pressure . The programme concludes with a personal action plan, helping partic ipants take concrete next steps toward sustainable performance, focus and well-being.
All postdocs are welcome to join this training.
A maximum of 12 postdocs can participate in this training. The language of communi cation is English. This training is live at VU Amsterdam.
As a compensation for programme costs, we ask participants f or a contribution of € 85. This contribution is automatically charg ed to your department.
For more information, pl ease contact Carin Maas, VU Learn ing & Development or 020 59 83049
DESCRIPTION: This two-day training combines time management, personal effectiveness and dealing with work pressure into one programme. Do y ou recognise the feeling of constantly being busy, yet rarely having time for what really matters? Switching endlessly between tasks, deal ing with interruptions, and trying to meet high expectations can make it difficult to stay focused, effective and resilient. This science- based training combines time management, personal effectiveness and d ealing with work pressure into one programme. Drawing on insights fro m neuroscience, psychology and 'Deep Work', participants gain practic al tools to work with more focus, make conscious choices, and maintai n energy in a demanding work environment.