Note

The professional development workshops are free to attend but you must be registered for the All Hands Meeting to participate. A separate pre-registration is required for each topic you plan to attend. Please do not register for the same workshop topic in multiple time slots. Continuing education units (CEUs) are available.

Building Engagement

Today’s work environment is full of competing interests and short attention spans. In this workshop, discover practical ways to build networks, foster engagement, and increase commitment among colleagues and partners.

Instructor: Dr. Doug Dierking is a Distinguished Senior Lecturer in the Management Department at The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business

Please register for one time slot below (content will be the same each time):

Effective Communication

Communication is a pivotal skill for managers and team members. Learn to communicate with your team members using clear and memorable messages, build positive work relationships through communication, and handle difficult communication challenges.

Instructor: Dr. Melissa Murphy is the founder and chief communication coach of The Pitch Academy and teaches business communication at The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.

Please register for one time slot below (content will be the same each time):

Making Diversity Work

This workshop will focus on how differences in personal identities create unique forms of diversity in teams, ways managers can make diversity work, and breakout conversations about specific techniques.

Instructor: Dr. David Harrison teaches leadership and organizational behavior at The University of Texas at Austin McComb School of Business. His work emphasizes the importance of diversity and interpersonal connections in an organizational context.

Please register for one time slot below (content will be the same each time):

These workshops are sponsored by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.