Science Management Associates

Addressing the unmet need for interpersonal, group and organizational training of scientists and science executives in both the public and private sectors.
Contact us: carlmcohen@gmail.com           Phone : 617 965 1826
     Science Management Associates is based in Newton, Massachusetts
Comments from recent Negotiation Workshop participants:


"The workshop was put together extremely well - insightful, clear and concise. The role playing exercises were..a great way to keep the audience involved."  Post-doc.

"I found it extremely useful because it gave names to problems I have and gave me tools to use in those situations." Post-doc

"The examples of situations are nearly exactly what occurs in my lab" Faculty member

"The focus is mainly on scientists and science managers. Carl having been through these makes it more personal and relevant" Pharma. Scientist

""Absolutely useful! Gave me a lot to think about regarding my communication and leadership styles. I think Carl's tips will benefit me both personally and professionally" Post-doc

"Useful because this workshop was 100% focused on scientists. Everything was related to scientists and their environment"  Biotech Manager

"This workshop is great! I have a lot of questions and concerns in the lab. Now I know what to do better." Grad Student

"The workshop made me think about new ways of dealing with people, which will the lab team more collaborative"  Post-doc

"This was useful because of Dr. Cohen's examples and modeling of behaviors. I found it useful to watch someone be the kind of lab manager I'd like to be" Post-doc


Science Management Associates Workshops
 
Dealing with difficult people in the science workplace

This workshop is
usually offered as part of the workshop on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, typically occupying the last 45-60 minutes of that workshop. The tools presented show scientists how to handle difficult people in a scientific setting. Examples include dealing with anger and hostility, dealing with overly critical or judgmental superiors or colleagues, recognizing and managing passive aggressive behaviors, and more. As with the negotiation workshop, all the examples are taken from scientific settings and situations that will be immediately recognizable to most scientists, no matter what their discipline. The tools presented are easy to apply and can transform uncomfortable interactions into productive interchanges.

   •How to deal with angry people
   •How to respond to people who are overly critical or judgemental
   •How to identify and deal with passive- aggressive behaviors
   •How to recognize these behaviors in yourself