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Make the most of your visit to the congress by enrolling for one or more of our pre-congress workshops or fringe events. Past years have seen a large and enthusiastic take-up of these activities with many attendees adding them to their itinerary. We hope you will want to do the same when you join us in Glasgow for EAWOP 2022.
The workshops and fringe events take place at the SEC on Tuesday 11th January 2022 between the hours of 10am and 5pm unless otherwise indicated in the workshop summary. All will finish in good time to allow participants to attend the opening ceremony and that evening’s networking and social events.
Use the summaries further down this page to decide which events are right for you. You can choose either a single full-day session, or one or two half-day sessions. And since you cannot be in two places at the same time, when selecting two half-day sessions please make sure that one is in the morning and the other in the afternoon.
These popular events can be included in your booking when you first register or added later – registration will open shortly. Do not wait too long though as many of the sessions have limited capacity and are likely to fill up fast. Once you have identified those events that you wish to attend, go to the Registration page to reserve your place. Use the name of the event and its code number to locate the sessions you want to book.
Choose from an exceptional range of high-quality experiences that are available only to conference delegates at competitive prices. Whether you want to acquire a new technique, fine-tune an existing skill, improve your professional practice, explore real-world problems, or expand your understanding of a specialist topic, you should be able to find a workshop to suit your needs.
Each of the workshops has undergone a rigorous vetting process and will be facilitated by well-known subject-matter experts from around the world. The price is £30 for a half-day workshop and £60 for a full-day workshop. Attendance will be recognised by the award of a CPD certificate.
WSAM01
Sandra Ohly & Despoina Xanthopoulou
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
Academic psychologists, typically early-career researchers, who are keen to get their work published in academic journals and might in some cases be finding this challenging will find this session invaluable. A basic understanding of research methodology is desirable.
Many delegates at congress are naturally interested in seeing their work published in quality journals, but do not always find this as straightforward as they had hoped. This workshop focuses on helping researchers improve their publishing skills and guiding them through the publication process.
The expectations concerning submissions to scientific journals will be clarified, and common pitfalls and how to avoid them will be discussed in detail. Participants will also learn the tips and tricks of revising their papers in accordance with reviewer comments.
The workshop will be facilitated by the Editor and Associate Editor of The European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology (EJWOP). The EJWOP is a target outlet for many European researchers and the guidance given during the workshop will also
be applicable to other journals in this field.
WSAM02
Lena J. Jaspersen
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
The workshop is targeted at novices in qualitative research methods, including academics and practitioners, as well as participants at all stages of their careers. No prior knowledge is required for participating in this workshop.
Qualitative research methods have a long history in work and organizational psychology and are a core component of the overall research cycle of exploration, testing and conclusion, which then prompts more exploration.
The workshop will provide a general introduction to qualitative research methods, their purpose and goal, the diversity of different methods available, their epistemological and ontological foundations, and their potential application to research topics in work and organizational psychology.
Participants will benefit from the facilitator’s extensive experience in teaching qualitative research methods within professional organizations and to PhD students. The workshop will include interactive discussions and exercises, recommendations for further reading, and optional follow-up assignments for self-study.
Grounded theory will be introduced at a rudimentary level, and for this reason the workshop may be regarded as a useful introduction to Annika Wilhelmy’s more specialized afternoon session on this topic.
WSAM03
Ute Hülsheger & Rosine Rutten
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
In keeping with the congress theme of Integrating Science and Practice, this session will appeal to those with an academic interest in the subject as well as practitioners involved in or considering implementing mindfulness programs in organizations.
Scientific interest in mindfulness and mindfulness interventions in the context of work has increased exponentially over the past eight years. In parallel, more and more organizations are offering mindfulness-based interventions to their workforce, hoping that it fosters workplace functioning and promotes the well-being and health of their employees.
Building on a decade of study into mindfulness in the workplace and following on from well-attended workshop at the Turin congress in 2019, Ute and Rosine will explore the evidence behind this claim. The workshop will be highly interactive with plenty of opportunity for issues of interest to be discussed between researchers and practitioners in subgroups.
Prospective participants requiring further information before booking this workshop are invited to contact Ute Hülsheger via email at [email protected].
WSAM04
Richard Griffith
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
Practitioners with significant client-facing roles or senior executive exposure will benefit from this workshop, as will academics needing to influence university administrators or funding agencies.
Training in organizational psychology tends to focus on technical skills, and often academics and practitioners expect the ‘science to do the talking’ when trying to influence their clients, the media, funding agencies and other stakeholders.
These efforts are often less than successful. This workshop will focus on evidence-based communication strategies to help organizational psychologists streamline their messaging, make it more accessible, and communicate in a fashion that will help them achieve their goals.
Drawing on more than 20 years’ experience coaching top executives to enhance their presentation skills, Richard will blend lecturette, discussion, and question and answer approaches to deliver his material, demonstrating the concepts presented in the workshop as he does so. Finally, workshop participants will complete a capstone exercise by transforming key concepts from their research/practice and presenting them to the full group.
Participants who then want to go on to consider how to achieve more influence at an organisational level, might also be interested in attending the afternoon workshop on How Psychology Can Influence Policy - A Practical Exploration of Theory and Practice. Richard would be pleased to answer any questions about his workshop from prospective attendees who are invited to email him at [email protected].
WSAM05 ***FULLY BOOKED***
Eva Höschlová, Radvan Bahbouh & Rudolf Kubík
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
This workshop will be of interest to practitioners, for example coaches and HR professionals, who are involved in developing teams and facilitating effective teamwork. It will also be relevant to academic and research workers who are interested in hybrid and remote collaboration.
The focus of this workshop is the use of innovative visualization tools and related intervention techniques to support building shared mental models and improving team communication and collaboration.
The facilitators aim to address two main topics: how to visualize team relational data and how to use it to support teamwork in (hybrid) teams. They will use their findings from twenty years of sociomapping research covering more than 1,000 work teams and several isolated teams examined during the simulated long-flight space missions, MARS500 and SIRIUS.
At the same time, they will share their best practices from more than ten years of team coaching and development based on real-time relational data visualization, focusing mainly on their most recent experiences with hybrid and virtual teams. The workshop will include a real-time application of a sociomapping tool to demonstrate data collection, data interpretation, and how to facilitate a workshop.
WSPM01 ***FULLY BOOKED***
Annika Wilhelmy
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
The workshop is mainly geared towards academics at all stages of their careers but is also suitable for practitioners interested in understanding more about the grounded theory approach. No prior knowledge of qualitative research methods is needed to participate.
The workshop is about grounded theory – a research approach that is particularly versatile and internationally well-known.
The grounded theory approach involves specific ways of designing a project and collecting data as an iterative process, immersing oneself in the data, both in terms of fine-grained elements and the bigger picture, appreciating the process of discovery and surprise, and producing a compelling account of it in the resulting paper.
The workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Annika Wilhelmy, who provided similar workshops at previous EAWOP congresses which were well-attended and generated positive feedback. She looks forward to once again sharing her experience in conducting and publishing grounded theory research. During the workshop, Annika will provide participants with literature recommendations and further sources of information they can use for self-study after the event if desired.
There is no requirement to undertake specific work prior to attending this workshop. However, participants wanting to prepare by understanding more about qualitative methods in general may wish to consider booking also for Tine Köhler’s morning session on qualitative research methods, as this provides a broad introduction to the whole area. Delegates with further questions about the grounded theory workshop are invited to contact Annika Wilhelmy by email at [email protected].
WSPM02
Julia E. Knight & Harry Puckering
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
This workshop will be relevant to anyone who facilitates or leads teams or groups. This may include practitioners and academics looking for an alternative and effective approach to facilitation, especially those interested in learning a new and practical set of skills. No previous experience is necessary.
Interest in improvisation skills has increased as more organizations operate in VUCA environments (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous).
This promises to be a high-energy, interactive, and experiential workshop that uses theatrical improvisation techniques to focus on the collaborative aspects of communication, creativity, teamworking and leadership.
The session will mix whole-group activities with short presentations and exercises in pairs and smaller groups. It will conclude with opportunities to discuss and reflect on how improvisation might be applied in one’s own professional practice, and to prepare action plans in small groups. The facilitators have a wealth of experience in using improvisation skills for organizational change and are co-authors of the book Listen! Say Yes! Commit! Improvisation for Communication, Creativity, Teamworking and Leadership at Work (2015).
Links will be made to current theory and research on the use of improvisation in organizations, including evidence that interventions based on improvisation can have a positive impact on subsequent behaviour and performance.
Participants will be provided with resources and references to support them as they put their action plans into practice. Julia Knight is happy to answer any queries about the workshop from potential attendees and may be contacted via email at [email protected].
WSPM03
Ashley Weinberg, Andrew Baldwin & Saskia Perriard-Abdoh
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
This event is designed to appeal to practitioners, academics and students who desire to bring about changes to policy and practice within their chosen organisation. It would help to have an initial idea of a policy context in which you would like to see change and potential thoughts about a partner or ‘target’ organisation or government that could help facilitate such change.
The purpose of the workshop is to help delegates devise strategies for influencing policy in a specific context of their own choosing.
This is a topic that is widely debated in organizational and political life, drawing variously on theories of leadership, communication, and political ability and awareness. The presenters will open the workshop by conveying a flavour of this theoretical context, and then to build on this for the remainder of the session by focusing on practical case studies and experience.
Drawing on their considerable experience in policy development and advice, they will encourage delegates to identify approaches to influencing policy and practice that can work and to enable them and their partner/target organizations to take steps towards positive change. The approach to highlighting cognitive strain in the UK Parliament will be used as a case study to inform and stimulate the participants’ own plans for influencing policy, whether in mental health, national and international government, or some other context chosen by them.
Delegates who are interested in developing their influencing skills at a personal level might also want to consider attending Richard Griffith’s morning workshop on Connecting with Key Stakeholders to Influence Big Decisions.
WSPM04
Céline Rojon
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
The workshop lends itself mainly to academics (including students) although practitioners may also benefit from some aspects of the training. The workshop is targeted towards individuals with little or no prior knowledge and experience of carrying out systematic reviews.
Systematic reviews can assist in answering academic, practical and policy questions and therefore contribute to integrating science and practice. In this workshop, Céline will explain the principles of systematic review and provide an insight into the methodology required.
Understanding this is valuable because systematic reviews can help in determining “what do we know?” and “where could we go next?”. Such knowledge may be relevant to a standalone project or as part of a larger study such as at the outset of a PhD.
The workshop will consist of short informational inputs from the facilitator, opportunities for discussion among participants, and hands-on practice, possibly using participants’ own laptops. Practitioners are welcome to attend but need to be aware that systematic reviews deal typically with academic literature, which tends to be difficult for them to access, and they may lack the time and resources to carry out full systematic reviews.
Despite these challenges, practitioners may, however, benefit from certain aspects of the workshop, such as how to search for literature and how to evaluate papers that they can then translate into their practice. Delegates with further questions about the workshop are invited to contact Céline by email at [email protected].
WSFD01
Vicente González-Romá
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
This workshop is relevant to researchers at any stage of their careers who want to understand how multilevel modelling works. Participants should have a basic knowledge of multiple regression and bring their laptop with them.
Professional practitioners look to scientific research to help provide answers to significant practical issues. Some of these questions – for example, how team leadership influences employee performance – are multilevel in nature and can only be resolved using appropriate modelling methods.
Professor Vicente González-Romá has been teaching introductory and advanced courses on multilevel modelling across Europe for the last 15 years and will be presenting a customized version of this training at EAWOP 2022. This day-long session includes a blend of instruction, worked example, practical exercises, and case studies, and will be structured into three modules:
Compared with other similar, more extended programs, this workshop enables participants to learn the essentials of multilevel modelling in just one day.
WSFD02
Christopher Stride
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
This workshop will suit those wanting to upgrade their basic knowledge of simple multiple regression analysis and SPSS software skills to test more advanced models involving mediated or moderated relationships. Please note that due to its very full curriculum, this event will start at 9am (i.e., an hour earlier than the other workshops).
Participants in this workshop will benefit from Dr Stride’s 15 years’ experience of running courses in quantitative methods for academics, social scientists, and public sector organizations through his consultancy and training arm, Figure It Out (http://www.figureitout.org.uk).
The workshop comprises short lectures on the basic theory behind mediation and moderation, teaching via examples worked through by the trainer on real data sets, which participants can follow, and exercises to practice the skills just learned. Attendees will also receive a 90-page coursebook containing all the notes and worked examples, providing an easy reference for the basics of performing mediation and moderation testing in SPSS, and as a reminder for the techniques they have learned. A basic knowledge of SPSS software, and an understanding of standard multiple regression (e.g., what an R-squared statistic is, and what intercept and slope coefficients represent) will be very advantageous to participants. However, no previous knowledge or experience with running mediation or moderation type models, or using PROCESS is assumed.
Dr Stride may be contacted via email at [email protected] and will be pleased to answer any questions about the workshop from prospective attendees.
WSFD03
Terri Morrissey, Richard Plenty & Stephanie Duffy
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
This is primarily a practical ‘how to’ workshop of interest to those who want to learn more about how to work with uncertainty; acquire new tools and techniques to use with their clients or within their own organisations; and for those working on research into uncertainty.
We live in an increasingly complex, interconnected, and uncertain world, where the relationship between cause and effect is becoming more and more difficult to see.
The presenters have developed a model to deal with this uncertainty: The Richmor Model, which they will outline in the workshop. This model proposes positive and proactive ways of dealing with uncertainty which enables people and organisations to take advantage of the opportunities inherent in uncertain times. It also outlines both logical and psychological strategies useful for navigating through uncertainty and making sense out of our environment. It describes the key principles and qualities that are important in making the most out of uncertainty: courage to think; accepting responsibility; preparedness to take a risk; being proactive; and the ability to collaborate and build relationships.
Dealing with uncertainty is a major human challenge, requiring a combination of intuition, logic, resilience, and self-awareness. As practitioners or researchers in the world of work and organisation, it will be critical that we ourselves feel more comfortable in this uncertain world; recognise our own predispositions and learn how to make the most of the opportunities that uncertainty can bring. In this way we will be better equipped to enable others to work in uncertainty.
This workshop is designed to help you become more skilled in dealing with uncertainty in both yourself and in others. It is therefore experiential and practical with some theory thrown in! The workshop is based on the tools, techniques and models outlined in the book “Uncertainty Rules?: Making Uncertainty Work for You” by Richard Plenty & Terri Morrissey. The workshop will be facilitated by the book’s authors, along with their colleague Stephanie Duffy, who will draw on a combination of research and practice and their collective years of experience working in this area. The day will consist of a blend of theoretical input, small group exercises, plenary discussions and practical skills building. The workshop will also include input from an academic collaborator, Gudela Grote, Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at ETH Zürich, who will moderate a reflection session based on her newly developed conceptual model of uncertainty regulation (Griffin & Grote, Academy of Management Review, 2020).
The workshop will conclude with some useful tips (takeaways) for dealing with uncertainty in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. It will be helpful if participants have read the book and the AMR paper, but not essential. Please contact Terri Morrissey ([email protected]) if you need further information or want to discuss if the workshop is right for you.
WSFD04
Louisa Bülow & Geoff Trickey
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
This workshop will attract practitioners looking for a practical tool to support interventions where risk-taking is an important factor, as well as academics interested in personality assessment, risk or decision-making. No previous experience with the subject matter is assumed.
The Risk Type Compass (RTC) is a globally used personality assessment that uses evidence-based science to improve decision-making in a broad range of workplace interventions. It was developed during a 3-year research program to identify risk-related themes from the five-factor model of personality.
Experienced psychologists from the Psychological Consultancy Limited, the creators and international publishers of the RTC, will guide delegates through case studies and interactive exercises to enhance their understanding of how individuals perceive, react to, and manage risk, and explore the practical implications.
The workshop will provide opportunities for personal development through exploring one’s own decision-making style as well as acquiring the skills needed to become a certified user of the tool. Note that participants will be expected to take the RTC online prior to attending the workshop and should be prepared to discuss their reports with other participants on the day.
Successful completion of a post-course knowledge test will lead to full RTC certification, qualifying the recipient to purchase RTC reports going forward. This training is offered at EAWOP 2022 at a fraction of the normal price and is only available from distributors of the RTC tool. Enquiries about this workshop from prospective participants may be emailed to Louisa Bülow at [email protected].
WSFD05
Rainer Kurz & Michele Guarini
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
This workshop is aimed at experienced psychometric test users who want to discover more about this new tool suite. Delegates will be expected to share their own report in small group breakout activities and to engage with the learning process.
HUCAMA Factors integrates leading science and practice in personality, ability and competency assessment to power interventions across the employee life cycle. Unveiled by Dr Rainer Kurz at The Psychometric Forum in November 2020, it is a comprehensive tool set that covers the ground of the academically leading Big 5 personality factors model and the Great 8 Competencies.
The workshop will include an overview of the HUCAMA model and the research behind it, followed by a walkthrough of samples of each report type and facilitated small group discussions based on participants’ own reports.
Please note that some pre-work is required for this workshop (circa 2 hours 30 mins to complete assessments online) and potentially some post-course work for those not already certified at EFPA level 2 or BPS Test User (Occupational).
WSFD06
Tanja Hentschel, Brooke Gazdag & Francesca Manzi
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
The aim of this event is to bring together researchers focusing on biases and bias interventions and give them the opportunity to brainstorm and work on a new research project with fresh collaborators. The workshop primarily targets academics, although practitioners who would like to conduct research are also welcome.
Building on their experience running similar events of this type, the facilitators will guide participants through a process of generating ideas for potentially interesting digital bias interventions, forming collaborative teams to work on the most promising proposals, and planning the subsequent research projects.
Participation is open to all levels of experience, but only those who genuinely have the time and motivation to start and work on a new research project should consider attending. A follow-up workshop (about a year later) will be scheduled in which the research results of all the teams will be presented. In the meantime, participants will be tasked with conducting the planned research.
Ideally, participants will have a background in researching bias, stereotyping, digitalization, or gamification, although participants who want to develop such a focus are also welcome.
There is no mandatory pre-work for the workshop although participants are advised to familiarize themselves with current research on interventions and digitalization in the workplace. Potential participants who would like to discuss this or any other aspect of the workshop before booking a place are invited to contact Tanja Hentschel via her page on the University of Amsterdam website at http://www.uva.nl/en/profile/t.hentschel/.
WSFD07 ***FULLY BOOKED***
Karina Nielsen & Ray Randall
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
This workshop is designed to support both practitioners and academics who are currently involved in ‘live’ intervention projects. The content will also be relevant to those who are faced with the challenges of evaluating complex interventions in ‘real world’ settings. There is no need for extensive knowledge of the key processes involved as an overview of these will be included in the workshop.
This event will focus on how to develop, implement and evaluate organizational-level interventions intended to improve working conditions and employee health and wellbeing by changing the way work is organized, designed and managed.
The presenters, both based at the Institute of Work Psychology, University of Sheffield, have researched and published extensively in this area, and their previous pre-conference workshops have been well-subscribed and received positive feedback. Karina and Ray will focus on how practical methods can be used to ensure the most important issues experienced by workers are identified and addressed through interventions implemented as effectively as possible, to bring about improvements in employee health and well-being.
They will take a problem-based approach using case study material, allowing participants to supply and develop their own examples of intervention design. Participants will have multiple opportunities during the day to share experiences and expertise within breakout groups as they tackle various tasks and discuss their approach and learning.
WSFD08
Deirdre O’Shea, Alexandra Michel & Gloria Gonzalez-Morales
The main learning objectives of this workshop are to:
This event will appeal mainly to an academic audience with an interest in quantitative intervention research. It is not a requirement to have experience of conducting this type of research.
Intervention research and practice in organizations require specific methodologies that not only allow the evaluation of the effectiveness of the intervention, but also an understanding of the mechanisms and processes through which the intervention works and transfers to everyday operations. This workshop will focus on developing the multiple competencies needed to conduct effective intervention research, including:
Drawing on their experience as part of the Bright Side of Work International Research Team, the three facilitators will promote the development of these competencies through participative and active learning. Delegates will have the opportunity to discuss and work on their own designs for their research and/or practice projects. Please note that participants will be asked to read some articles in preparation for attending this workshop. For further enquiries about this workshop please contact Deirdre O’Shea via email at [email protected].
As well as the payable workshops, we are also offering a choice of free fringe events, each designed to meet the needs of delegates at a specific stage in their education or career development. As with the workshops, these must be booked prior to attending the congress by going to the Registration page after making your selection using the details below.
FEFD01
pHResh PhD Network
The main objectives of this event are to:
This event is primarily intended for PhD students and is organized by the pHResh network. It does not require any preparation and you have only to sign-up for it.
“What is the societal impact you can have as a PhD student?” – the answer to that question is an important consideration when attempting to integrate science and practice.
During the consortium we will arrange a variety of activities that will help you develop as scientist and inspire you to contribute to society with your research.
A keynote speaker will share their insights and personal experience. Not only will we connect you with like-minded people to broaden your network, but we will also work on important (soft) skills that will help you to become a societal impact-maker. Specifically, we will offer various workshops throughout the day related to writing skills, making a theoretical contribution, negotiation skills, and critical thinking and debating.
Throughout the program you will be able to meet other PhDs from multiple disciplines and make valuable personal and professional connections. pHResh is a free-to-join network for PhD students in the fields of human resource management (HRM) and organisational behaviour (OB) with its roots in The Netherlands and Belgium. Our mission is to “boost the well-being and academic careers of doctoral students in the field of HRM and OB throughout their doctoral journey”. Since 2010, we have expanded our scope and now PhD students all over Europe are more than welcome to join our network. The organisation aims to unite PhDs to support their well-being, career experiences and opportunities.
FEPM01
Corine Boon, Anders Dysvik & Deanne Den Hartog
The main objectives of this event are to:
If you have started your first faculty position in the last few years (as an assistant professor, postdoctoral researcher or in a comparable position) this consortium is for you!
As members of the junior faculty, you may face challenges due to the competing demands of your job, with responsibilities around research, teaching, service, and home life.
The goal of this workshop is to provide guidance and to explore strategies and helpful practices for developing your academic career. The junior faculty consortium will consist of panels, discussions, and interactive sessions, in which participants will have the opportunity to interact with a wide variety of peers as well as senior faculty members, and to share their experiences, thoughts, and concerns about developing an academic career.
The sessions will be built around issues related to developing a career in academia, such as efficient and effective teaching, career development, conducting high impact research, building a research portfolio and pipeline of publications, work-life balance, and other topics of interest to the junior faculty.
FEPM02
Ingrid Covington & Richard Kwiatkowski
The main objectives of this fringe event are to:
This workshop has been designed for people who have at least 5 years’ experience of applying WOP in organisational settings. It is open to both academics and practitioners who want to maximise the impact of their psychological knowledge in the real world.
The Development of Practice for Impact event links directly to the conference theme of Interventions at Work – Integrating Science and Practice. The focus of the afternoon will be on developing practice for maximum impact now and in the future.
It will explore key aspects of impactful practice, including boundary management, establishing your own independent practice, ways to measure effectiveness, developing confidence in using evidence from your own practice, understanding the different ways in which you can integrate evidence into your practice, and how to apply this in different cultures and countries.
If you attend this workshop, you will be joining an international community of practice. Being part of this community will allow you to keep abreast of relevant research and practice in the field of WOP and will enable you to attend networking activities and peer-to-peer learning support events.
The workshop will be highly interactive. It will involve a 10-minute presentation from an expert in each area of practice, such as cross-boundary working, followed by skills practices and peer-to-peer discussions in small group. The line-up of speakers is expected to include among others: EAWOP Lifetime Achievement award winner, Dr Angie Carter; Dr Vicki Elsey from Northumbria University; Richard Kwiatkowski from Cranfield University; and Ingrid Covington from the Centre for Psychology at Work.
