In the Loop: The HDO Blog
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...
Alumni Spotlight: Sara Llansa
A desire to improve her own organization from the inside out produced a thoughtful, introspective and inspired leader Sara Llansa, HDO Class of 2017. Sara is the Director of EMERGE, a Houston ISD organization that connects high-performing students from underserved...
Alumni Spotlight: Paige Vurpillat
How a passion for learning illuminated this HDO's alum's career and enables her to plan for future challenges facing the U.S. workforcePaige Vurpillat, HDO Class of 2015. Paige’s current role is Certification Program Manager at Zilliant, an industry-leading price...
The Day After Trauma: Conversations in a Precarious World
As we get ready to go to work each day, well-intentioned but tone-deaf organizational responses to trauma at best disappoint and at worst exacerbate.