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Competency-based career planning Doctoral Summer School Santander, 9th December 2013. What we do. Setting up consortia for EU-funded projects in joint pogrammes, research, and mobility Reinforcing collaboration in research and innovation
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Competency-based career planning Doctoral Summer School Santander, 9th December 2013
What we do • Setting up consortia for EU-funded projects in joint pogrammes, research, and mobility • Reinforcing collaboration in research and innovation • Strengthening of social mission of universities • Privileged contacts to university associations and HEIs worldwide • Collaboration with USA, Latin America, China, and Eastern Partnership • Representing members at international fora and events I. Internationalisationstrategy II. Academic collaboration IV. Academic mobility III. Transfer of knowledge • Intra-European and Inter-Continental mobility programmes for: • Students • Doctoral candidates • Postdocs • Administrative staff • Identification and promotion of individual and institutional expertise • Specialised workshops and seminars • Thematic interest groups and task forces
Selected Projects and Activities • Berkeley Exchange Programme – USA • Alfa Puentes – Latin America • ICon – Intercontinental Academic Mobility Programme • STEP Programme – Placements for students Regional Collaboration & Mobility • Summer Schools for Doctoral Students • Specialised workshops and seminars • Thematic Task Forces and interest groups Transfer of Knowledge • Collaboration with university associations and HEIs with Latin America (AUGM, FAUBAI, ASCUN, OUI) • Consortia for global and intra European mobility • United Nations’ Academic Impact Project Strategic Alliances • Networking for EU-funded projects • Assistance with internationalisation of Science and Technology • Specialised courses and workshops • Competence development activities Strengthening Research Capacities
Resource Hierarchy Model by Javidan 1998 Challenges of K-based Economy Resources inKnowledge-basedEconomy
PhD for Industry or Academia? • Career prospects for doctoral candidates • Research Organisations • SMEs • Large Entreprises • Academia • Research institutes • Self-employment
Competence-based approach towards professional career planning
5 STEPS TOWARDS PERSONAL BRANDING ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR UNIQUENESS STAND OUT BE YOUR OWN BOSS FORGET ABOUT A LADDER BUILD YOUR BRAND
5 STEPS TOWARDS PERSONAL BRANDING • ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR UNIQUENESS THROUGH EXPANINDG YOU SELF AWARENESS • Practice feedback analysis • Use psychometric tests (personality or competence tests) • Get to know your strengths (Gallup’s Test - The strengths finder 2.0) • d. Ask different questions
5 STEPS TOWARDS PERSONAL BRANDING • 2. STAND OUT • What are your values? • What motivates you? • What gives you energy and joy? • What do you stand for in your life? • How would you like to contribute?
5 STEPS TOWARDS PERSONAL BRANDING • 3. BE YOUR OWN BOSS • Accept yourself as you are • Accept responsibility for your own growth • Know what you want • Control your focus
5 STEPS TOWARDS PERSONAL BRANDING • 4. FORGET THE LADDER • Grow from within • Follow your true interest and passion • Strive for excellence • Enjoy the process • Get out from your comfort zone
60% of time 40% of time
5 STEPS TOWARDS PERSONAL BRANDING • 5. CREATE YOUR OWN BRAND • Be genuine • b. Take a stand – communicate your qualities, values, and goals by action not words • Create a value of what you do to others – it’s about giving • Build a network of partners – help others grow too • Collect testimonials and personal portfolio
Identity does not derive from our nationality, position, or a social status. It’s a combination of our strengths, talents, passions, and the purpose that you bring in to your life.
Answer 3 fundamental questions 1. What do you want to experience in life?
Answer 3 fundamental questions 2. How would you like to grow? What would you like to learn?
Answer 3 fundamental questions 3. How would you like to contribute?
High Cost/effort High Low Value
“A winner is a dreamer who never gives up” Nelson Mandela
Thank you for your attention! Wioletta Węgorowska Executive Director SGROUP European Universities’ Network Rue de Stassart 119 1050 Brussels, Belgium wioletta.wegorowska@sgroup.be www.sgroup.be