PREMIUM Workshops
Mandatory Workshops (attend all 3)
Electives (attend at least 3)
Discover Your Competences
This workshop serves as the starting point of your professional development in PREMIUM. Additionally, it serves as a way to kickstart the coaching trajectory. In this workshop, hosted by UM Career Services, you will take a closer look at your strengths, weaknesses, ambitions, and more, in order to define a couple of competencies you would like to work on in PREMIUM. Together with your competence coach, you can then decide on the course you will take in your sessions together.
To be well prepared for the workshop it is important for you to complete the assignments, which can access via the button below.
Please take the results with you to the training.
“Very nice and helpful. Included a way of thinking and models which I did not know before, but which are very valuable.”
Please note that attendance at this workshop is strictly mandatory for all PREMIUM participants.
- Wednesday 14.01.2026, 13:30-16:00 hrs;
- Thursday 15.01.2026, 13:30-16:00 hrs;
- Friday 16.01.2026, 09:30-12:00 hrs;
- Monday 19.01.2026, 09:30-12:00 hrs;
- Tuesday 20.01.2026, 13:30-16:00 hrs;
- Monday 02.02.2026, 13:30-16:00 hrs;
- Tuesday 03.02.2026, 09:30-12:00 hrs;
- Wednesday 04.02.2026, 09:30-12:00 hrs.
All “Discover Your Competences” workshops will take place at EDLAB’s Tapijn Building X. All attendees will receive a reminder email with the exact location two days before the session.
Helping Clients Succeed; from Students to Consultants
During PREMIUM, you’re not just learning in the classroom—you’re actively working on consultancy projects that require a professional approach. Transitioning from a student mindset to that of a consultant is crucial for delivering value to your clients and making the most of this hands-on experience. This workshop is designed to help you develop the key mindsets and skills necessary to excel in your role as you collaborate with a diverse team on high-impact assignments..
What you will learn and develop:
- Consultative mindsets: Understand the importance of intent and how your approach can shape client relationships and project outcomes. Learn to think like a consultant, with a focus on creating mutual value.
- Practical skills for success: Equip yourself with the tools and framework to effectively diagnose client needs, communicate clearly, and execute strategies that drive tangible results, all while working collaboratively with your team.
- Real-world application: Apply what you learn directly to your ongoing PREMIUM projects, ensuring you can navigate challenges and deliver high-quality outcomes that reflect both your academic knowledge and your growing professional expertise.
The PREMIUM programme is all about pushing boundaries and achieving excellence. This workshop is an essential stepping stone in that journey, offering you the insights and skills to make a significant impact on your project. By mastering these concepts, you’ll not only contribute more effectively to your team but also position yourself as a standout consultant able to create value and impact in the eyes of your client.
Your Workshop Host
Leon van Melick
Working closely with stakeholders, I facilitate synergy for growth and change and generate focus for priorities and desired results. In doing so, I focus on the development of talent and capabilities to help people, cultures and organisations grow and develop.
Please note that attendance at this workshop is strictly mandatory for all PREMIUM participants.
Available Sessions:
- Wednesday 14.01.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs;
- Thursday 15.01.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs;
- Monday 19.01.2026, 13:30-16:30 hrs;
- Tuesday 03.02.2026, 14:00-17:00 hrs;
- Tuesday 03.02.2026, 18:00-21:00 hrs;
- Thursday 05.02.2026, 13:30-16:30 hrs;
- Monday 09.02.2026, 14:00-17:00 hrs;
- Monday 09.02.2026, 18:00-21:00 hrs;
- Wednesday 11.02.2026, 13:30-16:30 hrs;
The “Helping Clients Succeed; from Students to Consultants” workshops will take place at EDLAB’s Tapijn Building X. All attendees will receive a reminder email with the exact location two days before the session.
Teamwork
Working with others sometimes feels natural but it is not always easy. Misunderstandings, different working styles, and conflicting priorities can get in the way of smooth collaboration. By understanding what drives team dynamics, you can improve cooperation, resolve conflicts more effectively, and thrive as both a team player and an individual.
In this workshop, you will explore the key factors that shape how teams function, and how you can contribute to building a productive and positive team environment.
Gain valuable insights and practical tools to strengthen your teamwork skills:
✅ Understand the personal drivers and behavioral preferences of team members;
✅ Recognize the stages of team development and adapt accordingly;
✅ Learn how team norms influence collaboration and performance;
✅ Discover conflict management strategies to keep your team on track.
Your Workshop Host
Ellen Schiffeleers (Barcavela)
Please note that attendance at this workshop is strictly mandatory for all PREMIUM participants.
Available Sessions:
- Wednesday 04.02.2026, 13:30-16:30 hrs;
- Thursday 05.02.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs;
- Friday 06.02.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs;
- Wednesday 11.02.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs;
- Thursday 12.02.2026, 14:00-17:00 hrs;
- Thursday 12.02.2026, 18:00-21:00 hrs;
- Wednesday 25.02.2026, 14:00-17:00 hrs;
- Wednesday 25.02.2026, 18:00-21:00 hrs;
- Friday 27.02.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs.
The “Teamwork & Effective Collaboration” workshops will take place at EDLAB’s Tapijn Building X. All attendees will receive a reminder email with the exact location two days before the session.
Take the Lead: Communicating with Clients like a Pro
Navigating the client-consultant relationship can be tricky, especially when you are still a student stepping into the role of a professional. Many PREMIUM students will find themselves in challenging situations somewhere during the programme: unclear communication, shifting expectations, and clients who unintentionally take over the lead. The gap between academic learning and professional reality often shows itself in the form of communication breakdowns or demotivation. This workshop aims to bridge that gap. Not by adding more theory, but by training hands-on skills, attitude, and awareness.
This session combines short inspirational inputs with case-based learning, interactive exercises, and personal reflection. Participants are not passive listeners, they are asked to share experiences, analyse real project situations, and take the lead in structured roleplay exercises.
Together, we will explore five core themes:
- Owning your role. We start by tackling the most fundamental shift: you are not an intern. You are a consultant-in-training. What does that mean for how you show up in meetings? How you present yourself in emails? How you handle pushback?
- Taking the lead means drawing a line, kindly but firmly. Through short scenario work, students learn how to set expectations from day one and how to push back without damaging the relationship.
- Managing expectations before they spiral. We will introduce a hands-on check-in framework that participants can use in their projects: a simple tool to clarify roles, deliverables, and communication routines. This segment is based on real PREMIUM project situations.
- Cultural codes shape every conversation. Students complete a guided reflection and apply cultural awareness in a short communication challenge.
- Every project has friction points. We conclude with a group simulation of a client ‘crisis’—a change of contact person, a failed delivery, or a sudden shift in expectations. Participants develop their personal repair strategy and learn to communicate under pressure.
Your Workshop Host
Nathalie Heerings (CATAEGIS)
CATAEGIS Regiehuis delivers masterclasses that go beyond borders — not only geographically, but intellectually and personally. Our strength lies in our ability to connect diverse perspectives and bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application.
Please note that this workshop is one of the electives PREMIUM offers. Attend a minimum of 3 of the elective workshops.
Available Sessions:
- Thursday 26.02.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs;
- Wednesday 04.03.2026, 13:30-16:30 hrs.
All “Communicating with clients like a pro” workshops will take place at EDLAB’s Tapijn Building X. All attendees will receive a reminder email with the exact location two days before the session.
Time Management
If you want to excel it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to do more, quantity wise. It foremost means that you deliver better quality. However, of course you really excel when you can do more and do it better.
The problem with our brain is that it needs to be able to focus on the task at hand and that’s hard when there’s so much going on. If you’re stressed, lack a good overview, or your life is just an all-around mess, it’s probably hard to excel at anything.
In order to overcome this, you should:
✅ Know how your brain works to steer it away from procrastination, “multitasking”, and distractions (e.g. a pesky social media habit);
✅ Know how your brain processes information;
✅ Streamline all the work that is coming at you (emails, homework, assignments, papers etc.);
✅ Plan ahead for the large tasks so that you don’t have to do everything at the last moment;
✅ Keep a good overview of everything on your plate and decide what to focus on.
In the Time-Management workshop we promise you one thing: we are going to cover all of these subjects (and more) in a non-boring fashion. You will be provided with ready-to-use insights and practical tips on how to stay on top of things with the use of the latest insights and technology (you may expect many useful suggestions for how various specific apps can adequately support time management).
“Since I have many problems with time management, and the anxiety that comes with it, I found this workshop very useful for my future career as well as overall wellbeing. It was vivid, inspiring and practical!”
Your Workshop Host
Patrick Stastra (TijdWinst)
I encourage organizations and their workers, entrepreneurs & students to work, collaborate, communicate and learn smarter. All done by workshops, inspiring talks & e-learning programs.
“My 3 hour workshops and 1 hour talks are full of practical exercises, ideas and tricks, always served with a hint of theory (e.g. Getting Things Done), scientific foundation and a lot of enthusiasm. All my efforts are focused on changing your behavior to work, collaborate, communicate or learn smarter from the next day on.”
Please note that this workshop is one of the electives PREMIUM offers. Attend a minimum of 3 of the elective workshops.
Available Sessions:
- Tuesday 03.03.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs;
- Wednesday 15.04.2026, , 13:30-16:30 hrs.
All “Time Management” workshops will take place at EDLAB’s Tapijn Building X. All attendees will receive a reminder email with the exact location two days before the session.
Next Generation Leadership
Beyond Being in Charge — Leading with Impact, Awareness, and Integrity
We have all seen it: the leaders who dominate every conversation, demand compliance, and rules by fear or force of personality. And yes, that kind of leadership still exists. But more and more, organisations, teams, and even whole societies are recognising how unsustainable and damaging that approach can be.
The future of leadership is different. It is about creating trust, listening deeply, and empowering others to succeed while staying true to yourself and your values.
In this inspiring and interactive workshop, international facilitator Richard Ayling invites you to reimagine what leadership looks like and how you can lead in a way that is effective, authentic, and future-proof. You will reflect on your own leadership tendencies, uncover hidden assumptions about what it means to lead, and discover how to influence others through presence, courage, and connection, not just volume or control.
✅ Discover how emotional intelligence strengthens your decision-making.
✅ Learn how sensitivity creates trust and connection and drives results.
✅ Reflect on your own leadership style and how to adapt it to diverse situations.
✅ Gain insights into how self-leadership shapes the way others follow you.
Step confidently into the next chapter of your journey, as the kind of leader the future demands.
Your Workshop Host
Richard Ayling (Key2advance)
My expertise lies in providing transformative support to teams, companies, and individuals navigating challenge and change, leveraging emotional intelligence & wellbeing frameworks, and effective communication strategies.
With extensive experience as a facilitator, I specialise in delivering workshops and training courses tailored for management and teams, alongside providing leadership coaching and services such as executive / rapid teaming.
Drawing from over 30,000 hours as a communication skills coach for entry-level to senior management and executives in Germany, I additionally bring a deep understanding of various human behaviour frameworks rooted in neuroscience. My journey includes overcoming a stress-related autoimmune disease, which fuels my commitment to resilience training.
In the wellbeing industry for seven years, I’ve served as an international public speaker and consultant for corporate mindfulness programs and holistic practices, and I have a long-term interest in understanding and integrating frameworks and applying them for personal and professional growth.
Please note that this workshop is one of the electives PREMIUM offers. Attend a minimum of 3 elective workshops/masterclasses.
Available Sessions:
- Wednesday 11.03.2026, 14:00-17:00 hrs (ONLINE);
- Thursday 12.03.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs (ONLINE).
All “Next Generation Leadership” workshops will take place online. All attendees will receive a reminder email with the login link, two days before the session.
Stress Management
We all experience stress from time to time, at work, during our studies, or when life throws us an unexpected challenge. That’s perfectly normal. But when does stress stop being helpful and start becoming harmful? How can you recognize the warning signs and take action to protect your well-being?
This workshop provides you with essential insights into what stress really is, where it comes from, and how it affects your body and mind. You will identify your personal stressors, explore ways to manage them more effectively, and learn how to build up the resources you need to stay balanced and healthy, even in demanding times.
Gain clarity, awareness, and practical tools to take charge of your stress:
✅ Understand what stress is and how it impacts your health;
✅ Recognize your own stress signals and sources;
✅ Learn how to manage stressors more effectively;
✅ Discover strategies to strengthen your personal resources;
✅ Build habits that help you stay resilient under pressure.
“It was by far the most helpful and interesting workshop! It really helps to self-reflect and understand what I need to be aware of and identify potential problems.”
Your Workshop Host
Karolin Biewald (Key2advance)
Moreover, Karolin’s proficiency as a professional singer and musical actress has greatly influenced her work. Her education has equipped her with exceptional public speaking, presentation, and phonetic skills. By merging her analytical and creative strengths, Karolin helps individuals discover their unique voice and employ it as a potent tool for self-expression.
Furthermore, Karolin recognizes the interconnection between voice and body and works with her clients on integrating body language and movement into their communication. With her broad range of expertise and multidisciplinary approach, Karolin is an engaging trainer and consultant, enabling individuals to unlock their full potential.
Please note that this workshop is one of the electives PREMIUM offers. Attend a minimum of 3 of the elective workshops.
Available Sessions:
- Tuesday 24.02.2026, 18:00-21:00 hrs;
- Monday 16.03.2026, 14:00-17:00 hrs.
All “Stress Management” workshops will take place at EDLAB’s Tapijn Building X. All attendees will receive a reminder email with the exact location two days before the session.
Public Speaking
Speaking to an audience can be one of the most powerful ways to inspire, build trust, and leave a lasting impression…if done well. But how do you connect with audiences who think, feel, or prefer differently from you? How do you deliver your message with confidence and impact?
In this workshop, you will explore the key pillars of effective public speaking and learn how to adapt your delivery to different audiences. A strong emphasis is placed on emotional expressiveness, body language, and voice coaching, helping you become more aware of how you come across and how to strengthen your presence as a speaker.
Walk away with insights and hands-on skills to enhance your public speaking:
✅ Recognize audience differences and adapt your style accordingly;
✅ Understand and develop your own communication style;
✅ Practice motivational, serious, and trust-building speeches;
✅ Strengthen emotional expressiveness, body language, and vocal delivery;
✅ Learn how to connect with audiences and leave a memorable impression.
“The workshop was practical with many exercises, which really helped me in understanding how I can give a better presentation or pitch. It supports me to define how I can improve this skill in an approachable way. It showed me that already minor changes could improve the way we talk and present a lot. So far, it was one of the most valuable workshops to me.”
Your Workshop Host
Mona Shair-Wloch (Key2Advance)
Please note that this workshop is one of the electives PREMIUM offers. Attend a minimum of 3 of the elective workshops.
Available Sessions:
- Tuesday 24.02.2026, 14:00-17:00 hrs;
- Monday 16.03.2026, 18:00-21:00 hrs.
All “Public Speaking” workshops will take place at EDLAB’s Tapijn Building X. All attendees will receive a reminder email with the exact location two days before the session.
Perfecting your CV & writing a convincing Cover Letter
Your CV and cover letter are more than just documents. They are your personal marketing tools, designed to tell your story and show employers why you are the right candidate. Yet many applicants fail to make theirs stand out.
In this interactive workshop, career coach Mariana Batista will guide you through the key principles of crafting an effective, authentic CV and cover letter that get noticed, even in competitive job markets. Learn how to frame your skills and achievements, avoid common mistakes, and tailor your application to each position.
By the end of the session, you will know:
✅ How to structure a clear, impactful CV;
✅ How to craft a cover letter that complements your CV rather than repeats it;
✅ What hiring managers and applicant tracking systems (ATS) actually look for;
✅ How to showcase your unique strengths in a professional way.
Whether you are applying for internships, entry-level jobs, or graduate programmes, this workshop will help you unlock your potential, starting with the very first impression you make.
Your Workshop Host
Mariana Batista (key2advance)
She currently works as an Education & Skills Manager at WindEurope and has previously led the Capacity-Building Programme of the Green European Foundation (GEF), overseeing a work programme, which promotes education and training and provides opportunities for building capacity amongst Green actors across Europe. GEF is a European level political foundation, funded by the European Parliament that contributes to the development of a European public sphere and works to create a common Green vision for Europe.
Prior to her work at GEF, Mariana led an Internship programme at SB Overseas, a non-profit organisation based in Belgium dedicated to providing non formal education to refugees and victims of conflict in Lebanon. Mariana is a BSIS alumni who graduated with a Master of Arts in International Conflict and Security with a Specialisation in International Migration in 2019. Previous to her Brussels-based worked, Mariana worked in Toronto for a number of governmental institutions, including the Ontario Ministry of Government and the Council of Ministries of Education.
Please note that this workshop is one of the electives PREMIUM offers. Attend a minimum of 3 elective workshops/masterclasses.
Available Sessions:
- Wednesday 29.04.2026, 14:00-17:00 hrs;
- Thursday 30.04.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs.
All “Perfecting your CV & Cover Letter” workshops will take place at EDLAB’s Tapijn Building X. All attendees will receive a reminder email with the exact location two days before the session.
Preparing for Job Interviews
You have been invited to a job interview, congratulations! But now the real challenge begins: how do you make a confident, authentic, and memorable impression?
In this hands-on workshop, career coach Mariana Batista will help you prepare for job interviews with clarity and confidence. You will explore how to present yourself professionally, how to handle tough questions, and how to showcase not just your qualifications but also your fit for the team and organisation.
By the end of the session, you will know:
✅ What employers are really assessing in an interview, beyond your CV;
✅ How to research and prepare effectively for any interview format;
✅ How to use body language, storytelling, and presence to stand out;
✅ How to turn challenging or unexpected questions into opportunities,
This workshop will give you the tools and confidence you need to turn interviews into job offers and take the next step in your career with self-assurance.
Your Workshop Host
Mariana Batista (key2advance)
She currently works as an Education & Skills Manager at WindEurope and has previously led the Capacity-Building Programme of the Green European Foundation (GEF), overseeing a work programme, which promotes education and training and provides opportunities for building capacity amongst Green actors across Europe. GEF is a European level political foundation, funded by the European Parliament that contributes to the development of a European public sphere and works to create a common Green vision for Europe.
Prior to her work at GEF, Mariana led an Internship programme at SB Overseas, a non-profit organisation based in Belgium dedicated to providing non formal education to refugees and victims of conflict in Lebanon. Mariana is a BSIS alumni who graduated with a Master of Arts in International Conflict and Security with a Specialisation in International Migration in 2019. Previous to her Brussels-based worked, Mariana worked in Toronto for a number of governmental institutions, including the Ontario Ministry of Government and the Council of Ministries of Education.
Please note that this workshop is one of the electives PREMIUM offers. Attend a minimum of 3 elective workshops/masterclasses.
Available Sessions:
- Wednesday 29.04.2026, 18:00-21:00 hrs;
- Thursday 30.04.2026, 13:30-16:30 hrs.
All “Preparing for job interviews” workshops will take place at EDLAB’s Tapijn Building X. All attendees will receive a reminder email with the exact location two days before the session.
Sustainable Career Development
“What are my career opportunities after graduation?”
“How will I navigate the job market in these uncertain times?”
Whether you’re aiming for a classic career path or building your own personal brand, navigating today’s dynamic job market can feel overwhelming. How do you make strategic decisions about your next steps while maintaining a healthy work–life balance?
This interactive masterclass helps you take charge of your career development in a sustainable and intentional way. You will learn how to explore your options, set clear goals, and design a career path that works for you, now and in the long run. Gain clarity, confidence, and practical tools to take your next step after graduation:
✅ Map out your career opportunities and identify what suits you best;
✅ Learn how to navigate the job market even in uncertain times;
✅ Discover how to balance ambition and well-being in your career choices;
✅ Develop a personal strategy for your next steps;
Your facilitator in this process is Adina Petre, a Clinical Psychologist and High-Performance coach with over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship, education, human and business development. As a long-term collaborator with UM, Adina has the experience to guide you in the process of discovering your work competencies, translating them into employable profiles and helping you design an actionable blueprint to help orient yourself in the work field, post-graduation.
“I think this is a very good workshop for students who are orientating themselves on the next steps after graduation!”
Your Masterclass Host
Adina Petre (Insights)
Please note that this masterclass is one of the electives PREMIUM offers. Attend a minimum of 3 of the elective workshops/masterclasses.
Available Sessions:
- Wednesday 22.04.2026, 10:00-12:00 hrs;
- Tuesday 19.05.2026, 10:00-12:00 hrs (ONLINE).
All “Sustainable Career Development” masterclasses will take place at EDLAB’s Tapijn Building X (except for the one on 19.05.2026 which is online). All attendees will receive a reminder email with the exact location two days before the session.
The Art of Effective Networking
We have all heard that networking is essential for career success, but how do you actually do it in a way that feels authentic, purposeful, and effective?
In this interactive workshop, Mona Shair-Wloch from key2advance will help you redefine what networking means and show you how to build meaningful professional relationships that open doors to new opportunities. You will learn to overcome common barriers, discover your natural networking style, and create a practical strategy for growing and maintaining your own career-supporting network.
Why attend? Because research shows that up to 80% of job opportunities come through personal connections, yet most people underestimate or underuse their network. This session will help you see and seize the opportunities already around you.
By the end of the workshop, you will:
✅ Understand what networking really is, and what it is not;
✅ Identify and overcome limiting beliefs that hold you back;
✅ Learn how to present yourself with ease and authenticity, both online and in person;
✅ Map your current network and create a concrete plan to expand it strategically;
✅ Practice tools like informational interviewing and online presence sharpening;
Whether you are a natural connector or find networking daunting, this workshop will help you develop one of the most critical skills for your future career, in a way that feels true to you.
Your Workshop Host
Mona Shair-Wloch (Key2Advance)
Please note that this workshop is one of the electives PREMIUM offers. Attend a minimum of 3 of the elective workshops.
Available Sessions:
- Monday 13.04.2026, 14:00-17:00 hrs;
- Tuesday 14.04.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs.
All “Art of Effective Networking” workshops will take place at EDLAB’s Tapijn Building X. All attendees will receive a reminder email with the exact location two days before the session.
Contract Negotiation Skills
Congratulations, you hve landed the job! But now comes the part no one really teaches you: negotiating your contract.
For many graduates, the first job offer feels like a done deal, but in reality this is your moment to shape not just your salary, but your working conditions, your future development opportunities, and even your work-life balance. T he way you handle this conversation can set the tone for your professional relationship with your new employer. So how do you approach it with confidence, professionalism, and the right knowledge?
In this workshop, you will gain the skills and insights you need to navigate your first (or next) contract negotiation successfully. Because there’s much more to a contract than just your monthly salary, and what you don’t know can cost you.
✅ Do you understand what is standard in your field and what is negotiable?
✅ Do you know how to respond if your offer is lower than expected?
✅ Are you aware of benefits beyond salary like pension, leave days, training budgets, or bonuses that can make a big difference?
✅ Have you thought about clauses that could limit your future opportunities, such as non-compete agreements or long notice periods?
This workshop will help you spot potential pitfalls, understand your value on the market, and enter negotiations with confidence and clarity.
Your Workshop Host
Susanne Maris (Maris et al)
Her focus lies with pitching and leadership. Originally, she was trained as a clinical and an organizational psychologist at the University of Amsterdam.
Helping thinkers move from insight to action; that’s what gives Susanne her energy. After a workshop, participants go home with a concrete and doable action plan to make their work and life better. In her free time she experiments with fermenting vegetables, practices yoga in her garden every morning and she swims in the sea (almost) all year round
Please note that this workshop is one of the electives PREMIUM offers. Attend a minimum of 3 of the elective workshops.
Available Sessions:
- Tuesday 12.05.2026, 13:30-16:30 hrs;
- Wednesday 13.05.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs.
All “Contract Negotiation Skills” workshops will take place at EDLAB’s Tapijn Building X. All attendees will receive a reminder email with the exact location two days before the session.
Intercultural Communication
In PREMIUM, you already experience what it’s like to work in a diverse, international team but have you stopped to reflect on what really happens when people with different cultural backgrounds, habits, and assumptions come together? Why does one teammate seem so direct while another avoids giving critical feedback? Why do some prefer consensus while others push for quick decisions? And how do you make sure your own communication style doesn’t unintentionally alienate or confuse others?
This workshop will help you develop a deeper understanding of how cultural differences influence communication, trust, decision-making, feedback, and teamwork. You will reflect on your own preferences, learn to recognise where others may approach situations differently, and practice strategies for bridging those differences effectively and respectfully.
In today’s global job market, intercultural competence is not just a valuable skill. It is essential for building trust, resolving conflict, and achieving results in diverse teams.
What you will take away from this session:
✅ Insight into the most common cultural differences in communication, teamwork, and leadership;
✅ Awareness of your own tendencies and how they impact others;
✅ Practical techniques to navigate misunderstandings and work effectively across cultures;
✅ Strategies for fostering inclusion, trust, and collaboration in multicultural environments.
Your Workshop Host
Klara Strecker
As an expat in an international relationship who has studied, worked, and lived within an international community for the past 10 years, I understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with living and connecting across cultures. Among other challenges, I’m passionate about helping others navigate this complex terrain.
A significant theme in my life is finding a sense of purpose and meaning, while balancing the desire for independence and freedom with the need for deep connection with others and the natural world.
Please note that this workshop is one of the electives PREMIUM offers. Attend a minimum of 3 of the elective workshops.
Available Sessions:
- Tuesday 10.02.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs;
- Wednesday 04.03.2026, 18:00-21:00 hrs.
All “Intercultural Communication” workshops will take place at EDLAB’s Tapijn Building X. All attendees will receive a reminder email with the exact location two days before the session.
GenAI & Creative Problem Solving
Ranked #1 among the “Top 10 Fastest Growing Skills by 2030” by the World Economic Forum, AI and big data are revolutionizing the workplace alongside technological literacy (#3), creative thinking (#4), and curiosity & lifelong learning (#6).
The job market is evolving faster than ever. Without the right skills and mindset, you risk falling behind. The future belongs to those who can combine technology with creative problem solving. This workshop goes beyond theory, giving you hands-on AI skills and nurturing the creativity and curiosity needed to navigate and lead in an evolving job market. This workshops aims to equip you with practical AI skills and essential human competencies that will make you indispensable in tomorrow’s workforce.
In this interactive PREMIUM workshop, you’ll explore how technological disruption is not only transforming jobs but also redefining creativity and problem solving. Generative AI tools like Midjourney and OpenAI Deep Research empower you to unlock new creative possibilities and innovate in ways never seen before. Through live demos and a Harvard Business School case study, you will gain practical experience while sharpening your ability to think creatively, solve complex problems, and apply empathy and self-awareness, the human skills that will keep you ahead in an AI-driven world.
What you will learn:
✅ Understand the biggest trends and exclusive research shaping the future of work
✅ Get introduced to Generative AI and learn how to harness it for innovation
✅ Gain practical experience using AI tools like Midjourney and OpenAI Deep Research to boost your creativity
✅ Engage in critical discussion and problem solving through a Harvard Business School case (preparation required)
Your Workshop Host
Anton Spitskovsky (RWTH Aachen)
Anton holds a Master of Science in International Business with specializations in Strategic Marketing and Strategy & Innovation from Maastricht University School of Business and Economics. He completed an Erasmus exchange focusing on strategy and innovation at Nova School of Business and Economics.
His research interests lie in artificial intelligence (AI) and its application in marketing, with a particular focus on enhancing human-technology collaboration and consumer decision-making.
Beyond academia, Anton has conducted GenAI workshops for notable organizations such as Deutsche Telekom, FH Münster, RWTH Innovation, and Stadt Aachen.
Please note that this workshop is one of the electives PREMIUM offers. Attend a minimum of 3 of the elective workshops.
Available Sessions:
- Wednesday 18.03.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs;
- Thursday 23.04.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs.
All “GenAI & Creative Problem Solving” workshops will take place at EDLAB’s Tapijn Building X. All attendees will receive a reminder email with the exact location two days before the session.
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