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 COMING SOON!
- Quality Decision Making
- To Do or to Delegate?
All fall semester workshops are in-person.
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 Registration is Open!
Register now for Fall Semester Catalyst. Registration deadline: Sept. 5th.
Questions? Contact leadership@rice.edu.