Working with others

The ability to work effectively with others is critical to success in professional and research contexts. Research teams and successful collaborations rely on individuals who have emotional intelligence, communicate effectively and engage positively with others – particularly in leadership roles.

Useful links

Managing Teams with Todd Dewett: LinkedIn Learning through UQ Library
Developing your Emotional Intelligence with Gemma Roberts: LinkedIn Learning through UQ Library
Working in teams: A practical guide - edX
Gallup's Clifton Strengths, a famous strengths profile tool as seen in our course, Using Strengths to Effectively Work in Teams
Wellbeing group programs available now

Upcoming sessions
Past sessions

Assertiveness: Finding Your Voice [St Lucia]

24 June 2025 10:00am–12:00pm

in Working with others

This workshop provides strategies to think and behave more assertively, set healthy professional boundaries and resolve conflict in professional contexts. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Postgrad life in the Great Southern Land [St Lucia]

26 June 2025 10:00am–11:30am

in Working with others

This workshop explores common challenges for international students, such as the experience of homesickness and culture shock, as well as the differences in the Australian workplace and academic cultures. This workshop is delivered face to face at St Lucia campus.

Leaders and leadership: The challenge of 'doing' leadership [webinar]

28 August 2025 10:00am–12:00pm

in Working with others

This workshop will give you insights into what leadership means in the 21st century and the challenges of being a leader. It will give you an opportunity to reflect on your own potential to lead and make a difference in the workplace.

Postgrad life in the Great Southern Land [St Lucia]

2 September 2025 10:00am–11:30am

in Working with others

Bridging the gap: collaborating with industry as a researcher [St Lucia]

19 May 2025 1:00pm–3:00pm

in Working with others

Learn how to effectively navigate and enhance collaborations between academia and industry in this interactive workshop.

Workplace Persona: Navigating the workplace by looking inside of you [webinar]

7 May 2025 10:00am–11:00am

in Working with others

Understanding yourself in the workplace requires understanding more about yourself. This seminar explores your potential from the perspective of your personality and how you can harness you potential in the workplace.

Resilient researcher: Understanding yourself and others [webinar]

7 April 2025 12:00pm–1:30pm

in Working with others

Your IQ is high. But what about your EQ? The ability to understand ourselves and others is central to career and personal success.

A winning mindset: Coaching for performance [webinar]

10 October 2024 10:00am–12:30pm

in Working with others

Our mindset is the foundation for success in life and careers. Learn to develop a winning mindset and practice coaching which is an essential workplace skill.

Using strengths to effectively work in teams [webinar]

9 September 2024 10:00am–1:00pm

in Working with others

Learn about your unique strengths and how you can leverage these to work effectively in teams. REGISTRATION CLOSES 1 September