What is Catalyst?
This is the perfect program for both Doerr first-timers and Doerr pros!
Grow your leadership expertise in specific areas with these specialized, multi-session workshops that focus on a single leadership competency. They are free to all Rice students and are easy to fit into your schedule.
Catalyst includes:
- Assessment of your current skill set related to a specific leader competency
- Practice in evidence-based frameworks in a personalized context
- Peer support to develop your unique skill sets further
- Hands-on practice with realistic scenarios in interactive environment
- Low time-commitment: two evening sessions during one semester (2 hours each, 2 weeks apart)
Fall 2025 Catalyst Workshops
- Breathe. It's Just Feedback
- Conflict Isn't a Dirty Word
- Director's Cut: Accountability
- Quality Decision Making
- To Do or to Delegate?
More information on the Fall workshops will be available in June.
New to Doerr?
Catalyst is a great way to learn about yourself as a leader and cultivate leadership skills.
Already taken Doerr programs?
Catalyst can help you sharpen a specific leadership skill set and advance you to the next level of leadership.
Fall Semester Registration Opens Soon!
Thank you for your interest in developing your leadership at Rice! Fall semester registration opens on August 4th.
Want to be the first to know when it launches? Sign up here to get notified as soon as registration opens
Questions? Contact leadership@rice.edu.