Dilemma cards
The dilemma is about a PhD student who finds that his supervisor is taking credit for his work by being written up in publications without having contributed. It affects the PhD student's motivation and raises questions about academic integrity and competitive culture. Due to power structures, the PhD student is in doubt as to whether he should do something.
The dilemma is about a female employee experiencing the physical and psychological challenges of menopause but does not feel that she can be open about it at work. She considers how she can break the taboo in the workplace. She seeks advice on whether and how to talk openly about it with her manager or colleagues to create more openness and support.
The dilemma is about a certain group of international colleagues being treated badly due to language barriers and cultural stereotypes. An employee observes this and considers how best to act to support them and create a more inclusive workplace.
A researcher faces a dilemma between prioritizing his research career or spending more time with his family. He considers how he can find a balance between work and family life without harming his career. He seeks advice on how he can influence the work culture to promote work-life balance.
The dilemma is about an employee who is in a wheelchair, who experiences challenges in finding accessible toilets at DTU and feels torn about whether he should bring up the subject. He is worried about being a nuisance but wants to improve conditions without becoming the center of attention.
The dilemma is about a lecturer at DTU observing that students form homogeneous groups, i.a. based on gender, nationality and ethnicity. She is considering interfering with group formation to promote diversity but is unsure if this is appropriate. She is seeking advice on how she can best support a more inclusive and diverse learning environment.
The dilemma is about a researcher who finds that her gender affects how she is treated and taken seriously at work. She becomes e.g. interrupted and ignored in meetings. She seeks advice on how she can create change without great personal cost.
The dilemma is about an employee who feels excluded when his colleagues speak their mother tongue, which he does not understand, during social gatherings. He has tried to bring it up but to no avail and is now debating whether to bring it up again, go to management or just accept the situation.
The dilemma is about a transgender student at DTU who is nervous about an upcoming study trip and worries about revealing her identity. She wants to sleep alone or with fellow female students and seeks advice on how to handle the situation without revealing her trans identity.
The dilemma is about an employee who is transgender but not open about it at work, where she uses her given name and dresses according to her biological sex. She wants gender-neutral restrooms to feel more comfortable but is unsure how to suggest this without revealing her gender identity. She seeks advice on how to handle the situation.
The dilemma is about an international student at DTU who finds that important points in class are not translated into English, which puts her at a disadvantage compared to her Danish-speaking fellow students. She seeks advice on how to handle the situation without having to point it out every time in large gatherings.
The dilemma is about a PhD student and mother who constantly feels guilty about balancing work and family life. She is considering whether to find a new job, accept a 37-hour work week, or ask for an extension of her PhD. to get more time.
The dilemma is about a job applicant who is in a wheelchair. He has applied for a position at DTU but has found out that he cannot enter the building without help, due to the lack of handicap-friendly conditions. He is in doubt as to whether he should withdraw his application or raise the matter with the employment committee to ensure availability, with the risk that it will create too much focus on his special needs.
The dilemma is about a new (non-engineering) researcher at DTU feeling excluded due to professional language barriers and a lack of interdisciplinary integration. He wants to promote collaboration and understanding across disciplines but is unsure how he can contribute to that development without management responsibilities.
The dilemma is about a 59-year-old job applicant who finds that his age prevents him from getting a job offer, even though he has a good CV and good references. He is considering hiding his age in his application to DTU but is unsure whether it is a good idea. He seeks advice on how best to handle the situation.
The dilemma concerns an employee at DTU who is dyslexic. The person feels insecure and vulnerable under his new leader, who values error-free written communication, but does not seem to have an eye for the skills the employee brings, which affects his well-being. He is considering finding a new job if he cannot change his boss's view of his dyslexia. He seeks advice on how best to handle the situation.
The dilemma is about a new employee at DTU who experiences discomfort when hearing colleagues speak disparagingly about religion, including his own, in the lunchroom. He considers whether and how to bring up the subject to avoid continued discomfort without creating a bad mood.
The dilemma is about an employee who experiences that colleagues make homophobic jokes, which affect both him and another colleague. He hides his own sexuality and feels stressed and sad. The employee seeks advice on how he can handle the situation and create a more inclusive workplace.
The dilemma is about an employee who is diagnosed with autism and hides her diagnosis at work, which saps her strength. She considers whether she should tell her colleagues to get better support and understanding. She seeks advice on how best to handle the situation.
The dilemma is about an employee who observes that his manager does not recognize a colleague's need for calm due to special sensitivity. He considers whether to interfere to promote a culture that accepts differences but is unsure of the consequences.
The dilemma is about two PhD students who experienced a sexist comment during a pitch competition, where they were called "Barbies" by another group, consisting only of men. No one responded to the comment, leaving them frustrated and unsure of how they should have handled the situation.
