The Art and Science of High Performance Teams
New Offering in Autumn 2017!
Learn the science behind great teams and skills to lead high performance teams.
Learn the science behind great teams and skills to lead high performance teams.
In this session, participants learn to acknowledge their cultural differences and, more importantly, learn how to find common ground with one another. Building upon their common humanity will enable participants to build more effective relationships in a respectful, inclusive environment.
Open and relevant to graduate students at any stage in any discpline or degree. Space is limited. Due to the workshop's highly interactive format and limited spots, full participation is required.
Learn and practice skills to communicate effectively across differences. Learn how respectful communication can be used to resolve conflict.
Stanford students, despite their high achievement in many areas, experience varying degrees of “math anxiety.” New research has found that the highest-achieving students have the most striking negative relationship between math anxiety and performance. Jo Boaler, Professor of Mathematics Education in the Graduate School of Education, investigates causes and remedies of students’ negative experiences with mathematics at all levels.
Tim Wise, nationally renowned essayist, author of several books including White Lies Matter and educator and a prominent voice on racism, inequality and white privilege, will be the keynote speaker for the 2017 Sally Dickson Lecture on Diversity, Inclusion and Reflection. The theme of the lecture is “Bridges Over Troubled Waters – Engaging Allies in Times of Crisis.”
The evening also will include a panel discussion and a post-event reception.
Panel Discussion
The Harry and Emilia Rathbun Fund for Exploring What Leads to a Meaningful Life at Stanford was established in 2006.
The Harry and Emilia Rathbun Fund for Exploring What Leads to a Meaningful Life at Stanford was established in 2006.
Join the Stanford Women's Coalition for a panel discussion and Q&A with Senator Wendy Davis.
Interpersonal competency is a leadership skill that is needed for professional success in our interconnected world. It is also important for your health and well-being, as we are wired for connection. Come learn strategies and engage in exercises that enhance your interpersonal competency and lead to building effective relationships.
Hendrika (Pien) van den Herik, senior facilitator, Interpersonal Dynamics, Stanford GSB; co-instructor, Emotional Intelligence, Stanford HR
From phone screenings to Skype calls to multi-day onsite visits, the interviewing stage of your job search can cause a lot of stress. Learn and practice how NOT to crash and burn at a job interview in this interactive session.
Arne Bakker, PhD, assistant dean of Career Education & associate director of Career Communities - PhDs & Postdocs in Social & Natural Sciences