28 and 29 August 2023
Location: Bremen – Alex das Schiff

Programme

Monday, 29 August

9:30 - 10:30 Arrival and get-together/networking

10:30 - 13:00 Morning Session 1: Problem Solving

• Introduction to SWOT analysis, fishbone diagrams and their application
• Role-playing and reflective exercises
• Work on case studies, addressing individual problems as a group

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break

14:00 - 16:00 Historic City Tour (at own expense)

16:00 - 16:30 Arrival and welcome of guest PIs

16:30 - 19:00 PI session: exchange of experience and knowledge

• Panel discussion with the PIs as experts
• Questions on first research project, challenges/obstacles, influence on career trajectories, advice and insights for young researchers

19:00 - 21:00 Informal dinner with discussions among PIs

Tuesday, 30 August

9.30–11.00 Breakfast and get-together/networking

11:00 - 13:00 Morning Session 2: Future Projections

• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) exercise/GANTT chart creation
• STEEP activity, key factor analysis
• Discussion on risk identification and mitigation

13:00 - 13:30 Departure