6th Symposium on HR Management in the Workplace

25.09.2026 -

Resistance in Times of Change – A Disruptive Force or a Driving Force?

The Chair of Industrial Education cordially invites you to the 6th Symposium on 25 September 2024 from 9 am to 1 pm on the campus of the Faculty of Human Sciences (Zschokkestraße 32, 39104 Magdeburg, Building 44, Lecture Theatre 6).

The 6th Symposium on Human Resources at the Chair of Industrial Education will discuss questions
regarding the conditions for successful debate, the possibilities for critical
participation, and how to deal with dissent at various levels:

How does resistance manifest itself in organisations and what functions does it fulfil?
What is needed for resistance to lead to constructive critical dialogue rather than polarisation?
What are the consequences of unresolved resistance in workplaces and organisations?
What responsibility and role do human resources development and workplace training play in these processes?

At a time when change is increasingly becoming a constant requirement, the
symposium provides a space to view resistance not only as a problem, but also as a
necessary resource for social and organisational development.

A catering fee of €20 will be charged; the registration link will follow shortly:

For enquiries and pre-registration, please contact Dr Nathalie Weisenburger (nathalie.weisenburger@ovgu.de).