Description and contextualization of the subject

The course will give an overview on the most important soft skills and competences to allow a motivating career development

Learning outcomes of the subject

The Professional development and transversal skills subject is mandatory and is taught within the Erasmus Mundus Master in Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion (MESC+). This subject will provide comprehensive training to the student by working on their capacities that are not specifically scientific or are not directly related to science but are, however, necessary for the development of their professional career.





To be a good scientist, researcher or technologist, it is essential to acquire excellent technical knowledge. However, it is equally important to develop the ability to share such knowledge, work with other people in a coordinated and active manner, and efficiently manage the research-related resources.





This course will delve into the development of communication and transversal skills, which will include learning and implementing communication, assertiveness, teamwork, leadership, decision-making, time management, project management techniques, and more.





In short, the purpose of this subject is to complete the scientific training offered by the Master and provide the student with the necessary resources to achieve a successful professional career.

Temary

1- Communication. How to Give Effective Presentations.

The aim is to improve the communication skills in presentations, conferences, meetings and other situations of exchange of information. It will more practical than theoretical and we will use several working techniques such as the analysis of videos of the participants, etc.

2. How to Have a Good Job Interview.

We will learn how to perform to the best of our potential at an interview. How to prepare the interview, the roadmap, how to focus in our key ideas, verbal and nonverbal skills, and provide some tips that will help us to show our best version. We will use role playing techniques in order to practice the concepts.

3- Core competences for a Career development.

We will identify and learn about some of the other competences that, in addition to the scientific expertise, will allow us to develop a motivating career:

- Team work

- Proactivity: I can change my future (empowerment Vs victimhood)

- Leadership

- Entrepreneurship

4. Time management.

Time is a limited resource, impossible to replace. Daily, we have a fix quantity, 24hours, and the same quantity for everyone. However, some people ¿have time for everything¿ and others are always on a lack of time. The difference is how we use it. In this training we will provide some useful tips to manage our time and have results more efficiently

5. Project Management.

Project managers must exhibit a broad range of talents to bring teams together and help organizations reach goal. In this lecture, it will show, the most important keys to project success

Bibliography

Basic bibliography

- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People : Stephen Covey

- Emotional Intelligence : Daniel Goleman

- Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence : Daniel Goleman