Not sure how universal one can be in these discussions; depends a lot on what sort of working relationships have been established.
If PI wants students to remind them, it's the PI's obligation to tell the students that if they want to they can, but it's not their duty.
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Also it's much easier to set up a shared google cal or something where each can enter deadlines & dates to expect feedback by
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Lab calendar and lab slack are vital.
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@JVLambers if you don't make it clear to your students that them reminding you (if they want!) is a special privilege they will piss off -
their next boss potentially. I speak from experience of being taught bad/unusual habits.
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I can assure that my students definitely know I'm an exception, not the rule.
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OMG so modest.



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Oh sure take my words out of context

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Seriously, this is very good advice for all advisers who need years to figure out how to advise. Just making clear I'm looking out for mine

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I agree w/ general philosophy, points about power unbalance, etc. Not here to defend supervisors in general nor myself in particular 1/n
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I don't expect my team to be "friends" but I am very worried by strong hierarchical relationships in science 2/n
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I want my team members 2feel completely comfortable telling me I am wrong - otherwise, it is the integrity of our work which is at risk 3/n
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Can I ask where we said they shouldn't feel OK with saying you're wrong?
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u did not -but if I was punishg pple for reminding me of a deadline, I doubt that they would feel comfy challenging me on science either
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Anyway... I have to leave it here, at least for now: supervision meeting coming up! Have a good day!
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I never mentioned anybody being punished. I merely said it's not part of a student's duty and could also lead to friction.
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In unbalanced power relationship "friction" and fear of bad consequences/punishment not so different 1/n
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