Innovation starts with seeing what others miss. This workshop, featuring the team from IDEO, introduces design thinking as a practical toolkit for identifying white space, solving problems creatively, and building better solutions in any organization.
Negotiation shows up everywhere, in compensation conversations, team dynamics, partnerships, and big decisions. This workshop, hosted by Dr. Melissa Murphy (UT Austin), equips students with practical strategies and frameworks to negotiate with clarity and confidence. Through exercises and real-world scenarios, you’ll learn how to prepare, communicate value, and advocate for outcomes that move you (and your goals) forward.
This interactive workshop helps students strengthen self-trust, refine communication strategies, and practice taking professional risks with intention. The guest speaker, Anita Desai from Tiktok will identify common barriers (internal and external), practice assertive communication tools, and leave with frameworks to show up more boldly in rooms where decisions are made.
