Leadership Workshops & Programs

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Leader Development for Your Team or Group

Looking to build a stronger, more connected team? Doerr offers leader development programs designed around your needs from one-hour workshops to half-day programs.

One-hour Workshops
Workshop #1: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

How you understand and manage emotions shapes the way you navigate challenges, lead others, and collaborate on a team. This workshop explores the power of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and its role in effective leadership. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • The core elements of Emotional Intelligence and why they matter
  • How EQ influences decision-making, teamwork, and leadership effectiveness
  • An introduction to the EQ-i assessment—a tool that helps you discover your strengths, align with your purpose, and grow as a leader

Developing your Emotional Intelligence can transform the way you lead and connect with others. Help unlock you team's potential!

Workshop #2: Student Leadership Inventory

Great leaders start with self-awareness. In this interactive workshop, you’ll take the Student Leadership Practices Inventory (SLPI) to assess your leadership strengths and identify areas for growth.

What You’ll Do:

  • Take the SLPI to gain insights into your leadership style
  • Review and discuss results as a team to learn from each other
  • Set personalized leadership goals for the year ahead
  • Develop actionable strategies to enhance your leadership effectiveness

By understanding your leadership potential, you can take intentional steps to grow and lead with confidence. Join us to build a roadmap for your leadership journey!

Workshop #3: Defining Your Leadership

What does it truly mean to be a leader? In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore the many definitions of leadership and help you define what leadership looks like for you.

What You’ll Gain:

  • A deeper understanding of leadership beyond titles and positions
  • Insight into different leadership styles and which resonate with you
  • Reflection on your personal leadership values and strengths

Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, this workshop will help you develop a clearer vision of leadership and how you can make an impact. 

Half-day programs

Our half-day leadership programs provide an immersive experience centered on one key leadership skill, giving you the tools and strategies to apply it immediately.

  • Breathe. It's just FEEDBACK
  • Building Psychological Safety on a Team
  • CONFLICT isn't a Dirty Word
  • Leverage your INFLUENCE
  • LISTEN. What Is Really Being Said?
  • Quality Decision Making
  • Team Foundations
  • To Do? Or to Delegate?


Request Your Workshop for Spring or Fall 2025

📅 Submit your request at least two weeks in advance using our Leadership Workshop and Program Request Form.

📧 Have questions or need support? Email us at leadership@rice.edu.

 

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