This practical online workshop will support you in developing an assertive communication style that helps you express your needs clearly and respectfully, without oversharing personal circumstances. The focus is on tools you can use immediately in everyday academic situations, rather than on language perfection or public speaking performance.
The event is organised by the Educational Outreach Office at Central European University (CEU) as part of the CIVICA for All initiative.
What to Expect:
- An introduction to assertive communication and how it differs from passive or aggressive styles in academic contexts
- A simple self-advocacy framework for use in emails, meetings, and classroom discussions
- An exploration of how cultural norms and power dynamics influence communication within European universities
- Interactive practice with realistic scenarios, such as requesting flexibility or setting boundaries in group projects
Why Attend:
- Gain "ready-to-use" phrases and structures you can apply to your university life immediately
- Learn to express your needs clearly and respectfully without feeling exposed or oversharing personal circumstances
- Participate in a supportive, interactive environment adapted to diverse university cultures
- Develop confidence in navigating academic situations beyond public speaking or language fluency
The workshop is interactive, supportive, and adapted to diverse university cultures. You decide what to share, and you are welcome to work with real or fictional examples.
Event details:
- Date: 17 February (17:30 - 18:30 CET)
- Format: Online (via Zoom)
- Audience: CIVICA students and community members
Facilitator: Maja Skalar, Program Officer, Educational Outreach Office (CEU)
Please note that registration for this event is mandatory. All interested participants will receive a zoom link on the day of the event. Register now for the workshop by clicking on this link
About the workshop facilitator: Maja Skalar (LinkedIn Profile) a Program Officer of the Educational Outreach Office at Central European University. She has a BA in Public Policy Analysis and MA in Human Rights and holds an Erickson Solution-Focused Coach Certification and Erickson Advanced Certification in Team Coaching. In the last 16 years she performed in various roles in NGOs and educational institutions in Slovenia, Hungary, Ghana, Denmark and Austria; working with students, faculty, researchers and course participants. As an experienced trainer and facilitator, she has held workshops for diverse audiences, on topics ranging from career skills development, human rights education, intercultural communication, goal-setting and coaching through self-reflection.