This training programme is delivered by Dr Sabina Strachan of how2glu for the GUDTP and OOC DTP.
We are pleased to offer this programme to all social sciences graduate students in the three GUDTP universities.
'How 2 Collaborate' is a mini programme designed to help you achieve your intended partnership outcomes by using collaborative approaches and by developing your skills, capabilities and confidence.
The how2glu approach is practical, responsive and action-oriented. Using accessible methods, glucard™ visual tools and resources and supported by coaching and peer learning, you will create successful strategies to manage and develop relationships, set and achieve your intended outcomes. During the workshop, your training facilitator will demonstrate tools and capture your findings.
The programme has three main components:
- 2 online workshops (Introduction to collaborative working and Maximising collaborative studentship outcomes)
- a 1:1 coaching session
- a self-assessment tool
Workshop 1: Introduction to Collaborative Working
4 December 2025
14:00-16:15
What is a ‘collaborative approach’ and what are the conditions for successful partnership? This workshop will describe the nuts and bolts of collaboration, explore what it looks for you, and highlight practical strategies for collaborating effectively. You will understand when to use a collaborative approach, the key differences between cooperation and collaboration, explore collaboration skills using glucard™ skill descriptors, key collaborative mindset characteristics and capture insights. We’ll consider a range of challenges that are common to partnership-working and look at how a number of other researchers have approached these challenges.
Workshop 2: Maximising Collaborative Outcomes
13 January 2026
10:00-12:15
How can we uncover shared goals and explore opportunities for collaboration? And how can a facilitative approach help strengthen relationships and address challenges effectively? In this workshop we will focus on the principles of a collaborative approach and how to identify and work towards shared outcomes. We will look specifically at the difference between leading a project or solution and facilitating one and identify strategies that will enable you to adopt a more facilitative role. We’ll work through a glucard™ method for identifying the root causes of the issues you may be trying to solve collaboratively and we’ll reframe conflict as challenge and consider the role of challenge in effective collaboration.
Attendance at Workshop 1 is required in order to participate in Workshop 2. However, you are welcome to attend Workshop 1 on its own if you prefer. After attending this workshop, you’ll be invited to schedule a one-on-one coaching session with the trainer Sabina, at a convenient time in December or early January.
Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and once places are full, we will maintain a waiting list.
Please only register if you are certain of your availability and commitment to attend.
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