Effective feedback in practice
Effective feedback in practice
23 March 2027, 13h30-16h30
General context
Feedback is essential for collaboration and leadership, shaping both performance and motivation in research environments. Yet, many people struggle to give or receive it without discomfort. This interactive workshop offers practical tools for delivering feedback constructively and creating open conversations. Using evidence-based models and realistic practice, participants will learn how to structure feedback, ask for input effectively, and respond without defensiveness.
After this workshop, you will:
- Deliver clear, specific, and constructive feedback with confidence.
- Request and encourage feedback that leads to meaningful improvement.
- Respond to feedback openly and without defensiveness.
This on-site, interactive workshop emphasizes hand-on practice:
- Short theory input introducing a structured feedback model and practical techniques.
- Live role-play exercises with a professional actor to simulate real scenarios.
- Immediate, personalized feedback on participant interventions.
- Individual reflection on feedback habits and strategies for applying new skills at work.
Trainers
Thomas Van Caelenberg
Thomas holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, with a focus on motivation and Self-Determination Theory, and is trained in communication skills. He has worked as a corporate manager leading teams up to 150 people and has worked with ESA in the space training team on human factors. Currently, Thomas works as an HR Manager at VIB, where he focuses on leadership development.
Practical info
23 March 2027
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
Herestraat 49
3000 Leuven
Belgium
23 March 2027
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
Leuven train station is approximately 4 km from the campus Gasthuisberg. Buses depart very regularly to the Gasthuisberg Campus from Leuven train station.
For tickets and up to date schedules visit website De Lijn or use the De Lijn App.
Exit at the very last bus stop ‘Gasthuisberg Campus) make sure not to exit at ‘Gasthuisberg Kliniek =
hospital)
Once you get off the bus, go to your right and go up the street until you see stairs to your left. Climb the stairs all the way up between two buildings. Look for the signs containing blue circles and white numbers and follow them all the way from 2 up to number 12. You will cross several buildings and the walk will take max. 10 minutes. When you reach number 12, you have reached O&N 5, where you can find the reception.
23 March 2027
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
The Gasthuisberg campus is west of the Leuven ring. Our buildings are situated behind the hospital (see black arrow near ‘RING NOORD’ on the map). If you come from the city center, you will arrive on campus from the east side (taking Mgr. Van Waeyenberglaan and roundabout Het Teken). If you come from Heverlee or Campus Arenberg, you will arrive from the west side (taking the Celestijnenlaan and Taborweg). When you arrive uphill at the intersection with the Rega Institute and the Red Cross building, you need to take the road down to the bicycle parking at Rega Institute (see map) where you can park. Next, follow the ‘Onderwijs & Navorsing blue route’ description below (start point is #9).
23 March 2027
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
You arrive via the E314 highway – EXIT 16
After 200 m, keep left to drive underneath the roundabout and into the tunnel.
Keep left and follow the arrows to Parking West.
You arrive via the Leuven ring road
At the roundabout, take the exit towards ‘Spoed / Ziekenhuis’.
Follow the ring around Campus Gasthuisberg and pass the entrance of SPOED.
Continue right until you arrive at a second roundabout.
Follow the directions for E314.
Near the Fire Brigade Station, make a U-turn and follow the directions for ‘Ziekenhuis’.
Keep left and drive downhill, underneath the roundabout and into the tunnel.
Keep left and follow the arrows to Parking West.
Next, leave the parking at level +1 using the big stairs near the vending machines.
Follow the red carpet and arrows to 'Onco Dagcentrum' to get to the O&N buildings. Take the stairs on your left after exiting Parking West. You are now in front of the O&N4 building; on the left you will find O&N5.