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Oct

The Frontiers of Human Evolution: Where Does Radical Innovation Come From?

Lecture/Readings

Where do large-scale changes in human evolution and economic progress come from? And how can we apply these insights to today?

In this open lecture, the biologist Stuart Kauffman and strategy scholar Teppo Felin address these questions. They discuss specific examples of technological innovation in the human evolutionary record and highlight their implications for understanding disruptive innovation and economic growth today.

11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Huntsman Hall |
07
Oct

Backpack to Briefcase: Communicating Your Weaknesses

Panel Discussion/Presentation | Focused Friday

One of the toughest interview questions is “What is your greatest weakness?” Join Jessica Holmes, Director of the Adobe Sales Academy, to discuss effective strategies for responding to this and similar interview questions. You won’t want to miss this session about striking the balance between being humble and authentic without taking yourself out of the running! Watch live on the Huntsman YouTube channel at 9 am and have a chance to ask your own questions!

9:00 am - 9:30 am | Online/Virtual |
07
Oct

Leadership Forum: Young Alumni Mentoring Mixer

Panel Discussion/Presentation | Focused Friday

Good mentoring relationships can provide powerful benefits to your education and successful transition to a career. Come learn how to identify a good mentor and build an effective relationship, and connect with potential mentors from the Huntsman School Young Alumni Board. Register to attend.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Huntsman Hall |
21
Oct

Backpack to Briefcase: Thriving in a Diverse Workplace

Workshop/Training | Focused Friday

Our world is getting smaller with more ways to connect with people from all over the globe, and we want our business students to thrive in diverse and culturally inclusive workspaces. Come learn from Marissa Moksnes and Brock Hardcastle from General Mills how you can join any team, in any location, and show respect, empathy, and awareness so that all feel welcome. Whether you plan on starting your own business or joining an established company, this is an invaluable character trait for you to be successful.

Join live via the Huntsman YouTube Channel.

9:00 am - 9:30 am | Huntsman Hall |
21
Oct

Leadership Forum: Doug Conant

Panel Discussion/Presentation | Focused Friday

Doug Conant is the only former Fortune 500 CEO who is an NYT bestselling author, a Top 50 Leadership Innovator, a Top 100 Leadership Speaker, and a Top 100 Most Influential Author in the World. Equipped with Stephen R. Covey’s 7 Habits, he has famously transformed companies like Nabisco, and Avon, and has led the Campbell Soup Company from being among the worst in the Fortune 500 to being consistently among the best. Today he continues to use his leadership model and his passion for people to steer organizations and individuals through the most challenging of times. Moderated by Lord Michael Hastings.

10:00 am - 10:45 am | Eccles Conference Center |
26
Oct

Effecting Societal Change for Child Sexual Abuse

Workshop/Training

Child sexual abuse is a silent epidemic in our country, and Utah is no exception. One in five children is sexually abused by the age of 18. How do we make substantive headway on eliminating child sexual abuse from our communities? Join elected officials, nonprofit leaders, and academic researchers/university administrators for discussions surrounding what we can collectively change to keep our kids safer. Register to attend.

8:00 am - 11:30 am |
28
Oct

Leadership Forum: Rich Seeley

Panel Discussion/Presentation | Focused Friday

Come hear from Rich Seeley, CIO at Conservice, the largest utility management and billing company in the United States. Rich will share leadership lessons learned over his 15 years leading the IT team at Conservice. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business information systems and a master’s degree in management information systems from the Huntsman School.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Huntsman Hall |
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