Activity #1, part 2 by Karissa https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2 Communication Workshop en-us 2018-03-22 16:39:37 UTC 2025-12-30 22:34:18 UTC hello@padlet.com What do you want others to know about responsibilities and pressures you face? How will your roles and responsibilities change over time? kwojcik1 https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/245107505 2018-03-22 16:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/245107505 Project Management https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212413 I am currently managing a grant-funded research project and it's juggling a lot of moving parts. I am struggling with the fact that I have to rely on other people for data and documents who do not move as quickly as I would like them to. This is primarily because they have their own responsibilities outside of the project whereas this is my dissertation and the focus of most of my time. ]]> 2018-04-06 13:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212413 Availability and timing required to budget meetings, deadlines, coursework into my schedule redpath https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212446 2018-04-06 13:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212446 Pressures https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212450 Others don't communicate the same way and preferred methods don't always match up. 
Time and data sensitivity is also a constraint making it hard to know what to say.]]> 2018-04-06 13:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212450 I think time management is a really important because it can be easy to overlook balance in your personal and professional life which directly effects many things including communication. https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212603 2018-04-06 13:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212603 https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212707 2018-04-06 13:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212707 Language barriers https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212721 My PI and research group are not native English speakers; most of them speak Chinese. While they speak English fairly well, being able to readily understand what my colleges are trying to convey can be challenging at times.
This will most likely become less of a communication barrier as I become more acquainted with the group (this is my first year). I will learn to pick up on their nuances when they are talking about our research field.]]> 2018-04-06 13:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212721 Administrative issues https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212780 I would like advisors and faculty to know that the administration needs them to keep in touch about progress.]]> 2018-04-06 13:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212780 Advisors should know https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212944 daily difficulties, student isn't progressing but the problem has not been communicated]]> 2018-04-06 13:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249212944 Making sure that things are clear in my head. https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213023 2018-04-06 13:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213023 Communication Issues https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213056 Sometimes I struggle to communicate my research effectively with others who aren't familiar with my field.
There are many times when my advisor and I don't clearly communicate our expectations to each other, and we are often frustrated when the other doesn't meet our expectations.

My role will change over time as I transition to being a senior graduate student, and eventually a PI myself. Then, I will need to clearly communicate my research to build collaborations and educate others. ]]> 2018-04-06 13:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213056 Time management https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213063 I try to keep a calendar updated with all the responsibilities I need to take care for the day]]> 2018-04-06 13:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213063 Face to face communication is best for clear understanding but needs written back up for future reference. https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213387 2018-04-06 13:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213387 When I talk about pressures, I don't want to be misunderstood. https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213393 2018-04-06 13:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213393 I sometimes cannot communicate my research work to layman audience tsu21 https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213437 2018-04-06 13:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213437 Balancing academic and personal time https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213452 Academic learning and research can be all-consuming. I am careful to take time for myself and my family.]]> 2018-04-06 13:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213452 Friends https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213463 laying off the criticism. being supportive and providing alternative solutions]]> 2018-04-06 13:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213463 Different culture https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213499 Understanding the students' background to 1) make communications easier 2) avoid misunderstanding 3) to get the most out of this relationship


]]> 2018-04-06 13:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213499 Accountability https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213567 2018-04-06 13:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213567 https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213602 mentoring undergrads, attending classes and TAing takes so much of my time that sometimes its hard to have time to actually do research!]]> 2018-04-06 13:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213602 Feedback is important https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213622 While we're aware that everyone is busy, neglecting email messages can make others feel unimportant. Also this is bad when someone is awaiting feedback for them to take the next steps. Offering another means of communication if one isn't able to keep on top of emails would be a solution]]> 2018-04-06 13:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213622 Be proactive in scheduling time with me. My role requires a lot of quick turn around and time away from my office in the field. I will always make myself available but may not always know when you need me to be available to you. https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213640 2018-04-06 13:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213640 time management https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213645 2018-04-06 13:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213645 Transitions https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213871 I would like people to know to be patient and clear with new students who may be transitioning back to being students--these students are usually having to re-learn things and adjust to being in a new environment. Be willing to share resources and information. It is important to help these student have a sense of support and belonging, despite the level or program that they are in.]]> 2018-04-06 13:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213871 Many roles https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213911 I have many roles with conflicting deadlines and priorities]]> 2018-04-06 13:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213911 Sometimes I feel shy to share my problems with my advisors. I don't know what would be the effective way to communicate https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213949 2018-04-06 13:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249213949 Sometimes I feel I cannot find a good topic to communicate with people from different background and that makes me feel embarrassed tsu21 https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249214264 2018-04-06 13:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249214264 Managing too many projects while trying to work on the manuscripts which is the ultimate proof of my productivity https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249214378 2018-04-06 13:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249214378 Parents https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249214407 be supportive provide alternative solutions boost morale send food]]> 2018-04-06 13:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249214407 We all have to communicate to different audiences with different purposes. Even just considering faculty communication with students, different students need different levels of detail and explanation. https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249214417 Faculty are writing proposals to different agencies, responding to students class and research submissions, reviewing manuscripts from within and outside the university, writing course materials. and responding to emails. These can be overwhelming if they hit all at once with a new faculty position.]]> 2018-04-06 13:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249214417 Not knowing how my roles and responsibilities will change. https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249215256 2018-04-06 13:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249215256 As one advances in their career--academic or non-academic--responsibility and accountability inherently increases. Substantive, effective, and transparent communication becomes a pillar if not THE pillar of success. https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249215301 2018-04-06 13:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249215301 My responsibilities have been growing https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249215402 My responsibilities have been growing. I am learning as I go. I want to support those around me so appreciate when people are patient with me and when they clearly communicate their needs.]]> 2018-04-06 13:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249215402 finding time to take care of myself redpath https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249215786 working out, eating, sleeping

]]> 2018-04-06 13:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249215786 I feel that showing empathy to people around could be an effective approach to an improved communication outcome with them tsu21 https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249215860 2018-04-06 13:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249215860 https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249216466 I will be more responsible to understand the differences between students ]]> 2018-04-06 13:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kwojcik1/communications2/wish/249216466