Strategic Leadership

HDO Courses Running February 28 – March 3, 2023

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Welcome!

Faculty and staff from UT Austin’s HDO Program are excited to welcome you to our upcoming Professional Training programs.

This page provides key logistical information for your upcoming courses(s) with HDO. Whether you are joining us for one class or the entire week, please review the information below prior to your course(s).

We look forward to working with you!

General Information

Time: Each course runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. You may arrive as early as 8:30 am to enjoy breakfast and meet your fellow participants.

Pre-Training Survey: Please complete a brief survey by February 21, 2023. The survey provides your instructors with key insights into your training goals and professional background.

Daily Schedule:

8:30 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast & Networking
9:00 am – Noon: Seminar Morning Session
Noon – 1:00 pm: Lunch Break (Catered)
1:00 pm – 3:55 pm: Seminar Afternoon Session
3:55 pm – 4:00 pm: Wrap Up & Evaluation

Recommended Attire: There is no dress code for our training programs; however, most participants opt for business casual attire.

Contact Information

If you have any questions leading up to or during your program, please contact HDO’s Director, Lewis Miller.

Location

All of this week’s courses will take place at UT Austin’s IC2 Institute. IC2 is located at 2815 San Gabriel St., Austin, TX 78705. Free parking is available on-site. HDO is located on the third floor of the Institute.

What We Provide

Coffee, tea, and refreshments
Light breakfast
Catered lunch
Wifi access
Pens and notepads
Course materials as designated by the faculty

What to Bring

Tablet or laptop (optional)
Additional note-taking materials (optional)
Business cards (optional)
Light jacket or sweater (optional)
Enthusiasm!

COVID-19 Precautions

If you feel ill prior to or on the day of your course(s), please do not come to campus! We will transfer your registration to a future program free of charge.

We strongly recommend that all participants complete COVID-19 vaccination before participating in our programs.

Course-Specific Information

Please note that some courses include optional pre-work to help you prepare for the day.

Understanding & Managing Motivations: Uncovering Potentials (February 28, 2023)

Pre-Course Reading/Assignments: Dr. Richmond-Garza requests that participants view Kimberle Crenshaw’s TED Talk on The Urgency of Intersectionality prior to the course.

Other Information: None

Slide Deck & Supporting Materials: Click here to view the slide deck used during the course.

Maximizing Mental Agility (March 1, 2023)

Pre-Course Reading/Assignments: TBD

Other Information: Participants will receive a copy of Dr. Markman’s book, Smart Thinking, on the day of the course.

Slide Deck & Supporting Materials: Click here to download the course slide deck.

Risky Business: Human Error & Organizational Resiliency (March 2, 2023)

Pre-Course Reading/Assignments: Dr. Legatt requests that participants complete this brief survey prior to the course.