Speaker: Toni Robinson, MIT Ombudsperson and Special Assistant to the President
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 15 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm
Location: Singleton Auditorium, Building 46-3002 (Dept. of Brain & Cognitive Sciences)
Are you too nervous to raise an important topic with your supervisor? When talking with others, do you find it hard to negotiate for yourself without being either too shy or too pushy? In this highly interactive workshop, participants will discuss how to identify and prepare for difficult conversations with the goal of achieving more constructive and longer-lasting results. The workshop will also utilize case scenarios and/or short exercises to help participants explore strategies and resources to, for example, brainstorm and evaluate options for managing conflict; communicate more effectively in challenging situations; and diplomatically, yet assertively, negotiate for oneself.
Toni Robinson holds a Juris Doctor Degree from the Seattle University School of Law and a Masters of Science/Applied Behavioral Science Degree from The Johns Hopkins University. She has served as an Ombudsperson, Certified Mediator, and instructor within the MIT community since 1998. She has over twenty-five years’ experience in management, ombudsmanry, conflict resolution systems design, training, mediating, coaching, and consulting.
Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research as part of the professional development presentation series for MIT postdocs.