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 for Catalyst!
Registration for Catalyst Workshops remains open until sessions are full or until 48 hours before the workshop begins.
Please check each workshop’s page for exact registration deadlines.
Questions? Contact leadership@rice.edu.