Training From university to industry – preparing for transformation

The training is designed to support graduates and young professionals in making an effective transition from the academic environment to the realities of working in industry. The program combines the theoretical underpinnings of how business organizations operate with practical tips for adapting in a new professional environment. Participants learn the key differences between the academic and business worlds, learn to navigate corporate culture and develop competencies valued by employers. Classes are taught by experienced business mentors who share practical knowledge and experiences from their own careers.

• Final year students
• Fresh college graduates
• Young professionals starting their careers
• PhD students planning a career in industry
• Scientists considering a move into business
• Academics interested in career change
• Participants in internship programs
• People changing their career path to business

1. Understanding the business environment
• Structure and culture of business organizations
• Key differences between academia and industry
• Employers’ expectations of young professionals
• Navigating the corporate hierarchy
2. Development of professional competence
• Adaptation of academic knowledge to business needs
• Building a professional image
• Effective communication in a business environment
• Time and priority management
3. Building a career in industry
• Setting professional goals
• Networking and relationship building
• Development of soft skills
• Development path planning
4. Practical aspects of functioning in business
• Project and team work
• Business reporting and documentation
• Etiquette in the workplace
• Work-life balance

The participant will gain a thorough understanding of the differences between the academic and business environments, which will facilitate adaptation in the new workplace. He will develop the ability to effectively translate academic knowledge into practical business applications. He will learn to navigate organizational structures and corporate culture with greater confidence. Will learn techniques for building a professional image and communicating effectively in a business environment. He will gain practical tools for managing his career and planning his professional development. Will develop the soft skills necessary to succeed in a business environment. Will gain the ability to build valuable professional relationships and networks. Will learn to maintain a proper work-life balance.The participant will develop the ability to effectively manage conflict situations with professionalism and confidence. He or she will learn to recognize and neutralize potential sources of conflict before they escalate into more serious problems. He or she will acquire practical mediation and facilitation techniques to help resolve team disputes. Will strengthen the ability to communicate assertively and express one’s own needs with respect for others. Will learn methods for building personal and professional authority in difficult situations. Will develop the ability to manage stress and difficult emotions in conflict situations. Will refine the ability to create an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual understanding within a team. Will gain tools for building long-term, constructive professional relationships.

• University education or in the course of study
• Basic knowledge of the English language
• Openness to new experiences
• Motivation for professional development
• Basic experience in teamwork
• Openness to personal development
• Willingness to work on one’s own emotions
• Willingness to actively participate in the exercise

• Organizational culture
• Business communication
• Time management
• Professional image
• Professional networking
• Project work
• Career planning
• Soft skills
• Professional adaptation
• Business etiquette
• Work-life balance
• Personal and professional development
• Building personal authority
• Stress management in conflict situations
• Development of leadership competencies
• Creating a culture of dialogue
• Psychology of conflict
• Assertive communication
• Mediation techniques
• Managing emotions
• Building self-confidence
• Negotiation in conflict
• Facilitation of meetings
• Troubleshooting
• Working with beliefs
• Relationship building
• Stress management
• Personal development of the developmentalist