Alexandria

Your next opportunity is often connected to who knows you, not just what’s on your résumé. In today’s evolving workplace, building meaningful professional relationships and cultivating a strong personal brand are essential career skills. This session will provide practical strategies for expanding your network, increasing your visibility, and positioning yourself for future opportunities.

In fast-paced and highly technical environments, clear and intentional communication is critical to success. This session focuses on developing the skills to communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Participants will learn techniques for improving understanding, driving alignment, and increasing their impact across conversations, meetings, and cross-functional interactions.

Innovation happens when people work effectively together. This session explores how to build trust, strengthen cross-functional relationships, and positively influence others to achieve shared goals. Participants will gain practical tools to foster stronger collaboration, navigate differing perspectives, and drive better outcomes through teamwork.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills are essential in today’s complex work environment. This session introduces practical frameworks and tools for analyzing information, defining challenges, generating creative solutions, and making informed decisions. Participants will learn how to contribute effectively to problem-solving efforts, create actionable implementation plans, and evaluate outcomes for continuous improvement.

Every voice has the potential to influence, inspire, and drive change. This empowering session helps participants build confidence in sharing ideas, speaking up in meetings, and communicating with greater impact. Learn strategies for expressing your perspectives authentically, increasing your presence, and using your voice to contribute meaningfully in any professional setting.

Scientists often present complex findings to technical audiences but communicating with business stakeholders requires a different approach.  This session explores how to translate technical data into clear, compelling insights that resonate with non-technical audiences. Participants will learn strategies for tailoring their message, highlighting key takeaways, and presenting data in a way that drives understanding, engagement, and action.

Join colleagues for an engaging team-building session designed to strengthen connections, foster collaboration, and encourage creative problem-solving. Through an interactive group challenge, participants will have the opportunity to build relationships, practice teamwork, and have fun in a relaxed setting. Teams are encouraged to participate together; only one RSVP is required per team.

Wrap up PD Week by celebrating the week’s learning and connecting with colleagues from across campus. Enjoy great conversation, light refreshments, and claim your prize if you completed your Bingo card. No RSVP is required—feel free to drop in at any time.