One Skill. Two Sessions. Real Impact.
Pick a leadership skill—like resilience, decision-making, and conflict—and spend two focused sessions building it.
What is Catalyst?
Catalyst workshops help you grow your leadership expertise in specific areas through focused, interactive sessions. You’ll practice evidence-based leadership frameworks, receive peer support, and engage in realistic scenarios.
- Focused workshops on a single leadership skill
- Two sessions per semester: 2 hours each, 2 weeks apart
- Skill assessment to identify strengths and growth areas
- Practice frameworks and hands-on scenarios in an interactive environment
- Peer support to share ideas and get feedback
Spring 2027 Workshops
Workshops for the Spring 2027 semester will be announced on December 3, 2026.
Time Commitment
2 sessions. 1 semester.
New to Doerr?
Catalyst workshops are the perfect way to jump into Doerr. With a low time commitment—just two sessions—you can build a specific leadership skill without overwhelming your schedule. It’s an easy, high-impact way to try Doerr and start growing right away.
Returning to Doerr?
Catalyst workshops are a great way to keep building your leadership skills with targeted, high-impact topics. With just two sessions, you can sharpen a specific skill and immediately apply it to your current roles and experiences. It’s a flexible way to stay engaged and continue growing without a big time commitment.
Fall Registration is Closed
Registration for Fall 2026 student programs is now closed. Spring 2027 registration will open on December 3, 2026.
Want to be the first to know? Click here to sign up for updates, and we’ll notify you when Spring registration opens.
Questions? Contact leadership@rice.edu