Previous Staff Council Webinars

Leading Resilient Teams

Speaker: Dr. Danielle King, Associate Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Associate Dean for Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

Date: April 17, 2020

Description: In this presentation, Dr. King will discuss key reasons and ways for leaders to support, facilitate, and (even) prevent the need for resilience, especially in instances of DEI-related threats, to foster a happier and healthier workforce.

LinkedIn & Networking Workshop

Speaker: Nicole van den Heuvel, Executive Director, Center for Career Development

Date: March 27, 2025

Description: Now more than ever, it's important to have a professional online profile.  Learn how to develop a professional LinkedIn (LI) profile and how to maximize the many functions, including making connections, networking, finding jobs, and sharing news about your department and Rice University. 

Building and Promoting your "Dream Team" at Rice: Insights from the Science of Teamwork 

Speaker: Dr. Eduardo Salas, Allyn R. & Gladys M. Cline Professor in Psychology

Date: February 20, 2025

Description: Dr. Eduardo Salas presents his research focused on understanding the dynamics of effective teams, exploring their behaviors, emotions, and thought processes.  Attendees can expect to gain evidence-based insights and practical strategies for fostering, promoting, and sustaining effective teamwork at Rice University.