This workshop was designed to help organic chemistry students and postdocs to advance their career through evidence-based techniques for improved collaboration. They were supposed to understand the power of communication, build skills and take home practical knowledge for:

• Connecting with others (e.g. elevator pitch)
• Keeping up motivation and mental health by realizing the impact of emotions
• Dealing with conflict in a scientific setting
• Getting a first glimpse on the importance of intercultural communication

Dr. Silvie Klein-Franke is a German biologist (Max-Planck Institute of Immunobiology, Germany) and former Professor of Applied Sciences of Human Resources, Organizational Development, Leadership and Change at Management Center Innsbruck, Austria. Since 25 years she is working as an independent expert for ministries, research- and funding organizations, many prestigious universities on transformation towards an academic culture that enables excellence and sustainability (e.g. SNSF PRIMA Advanced Leadership Program). In addition, Silvie is a professional career counselor.