In the Loop: The HDO Blog
Failure Extracts Truth Out of Us Like Truth Serum
This is the second article in our 3-part blog series, The Hidden Superpowers of Failure, featuring HDO Faculty Member, Becca North. Last week we considered the stigma and universal pain of failure and how not acknowledging our failures shuts us off from discovering...
Meet Sam Heimbach: An Inspiring Journey Through HDO
As an Assistant Professor of Practice at Texas State University, Sam Heimbach stands as a testament to the transformative power of education. However, her journey didn't start with a clear path; it began with a desire to challenge herself and explore new horizons. ...
Why Breaking the Stigma of Failure Could Be Our Greatest Asset
This is the first article in our 3-part blog series, The Hidden Superpowers of Failure, featuring HDO Faculty Member, Becca North.When Grammy Award-winning musician Ed Sheeran was a guest on The Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM Radio in May of 2023, Howard Stern asked...
Teamwork Doesn’t Always Make the Dream Work
When is it best to tackle a problem or project with a group? Does working alone lead to greater creativity? What are the benefits and downsides to either option? We explore these questions and more in our latest on-demand webinar, The Promises and Pitfalls of Teamwork...
Harnessing the Power of Collaboration, Empathy, and Practical Training to Navigate Change
Maria McCauley's journey with the Human Dimensions of Organizations (HDO) program is a testament to the transformative power of experiential learning. As a Business Relationship Manager, Maria found herself facing the challenge of a multi-faceted change management...
The Art of Business Relationships
Rodney Schlosser and Keri Stephens, Ph.D, to discuss how asking questions is a key component in building successful business relationships.
Creative and curious, HDO graduate students celebrate differences, innovation
Longtime adviser reflects on the HDO ‘magic’ Featuring: Elizabeth Keating, Ph.D.Professor, Department of AnthropologyProfessor, HDO “Adventurous!” That’s how Professor Elizabeth Keating, UT faculty member and adviser for the HDO master’s program since 2017, describes...
Announcing the In the Loop Newsletter
In the monthly newsletter In the Loop, we will be highlighting blog articles from this blog, as well as student success stories, upcoming courses and special events and programs. We wanted to take a moment to answer a frequently pondered (if not actually asked)...
Alumni Spotlight: Peter Lawless
With two graduate degrees already achieved, a desire to grasp the most difficult element of the workplace (people) challenged a Navy officer to pursue further education in the human dimension of organizationsPeter Lawless, HDO Class of 2022, serves as Chief Financial...
Alumni Spotlight: Brian Doerr
A passion for innovation and leading people through change sparked a new-found ability to facilitate tough conversations and influence people on a deeper levelBrian Doerr, HDO Class of 2017. Brian is the Sr Vice President of IT, Security & Privacy at Community...