<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:dc='http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/' xmlns:geo='http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#' xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' version='2.0' xmlns:xCal='urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:xcal'><channel><title>Calendar - Knight Center</title><link>https://happenings.washu.edu/knight_center_794/calendar</link><description>Calendar - Knight Center</description><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:01:17 -0500</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><language>en-us</language><generator>Localist</generator><item><title>Aug 5, 2026: Women&apos;s Leadership Program at Knight Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Elevate Your Influence and Impact </p>

<p>This program is open to anyone interested in the topics presented in this program.</p>

<p>Learn from world-class professors with your cohort of classmates—leaders eager to share their wisdom and perspectives.</p>

<p>Gender representation in leadership results in more creative and innovative teams with problem-solving prowess that leads to success. The Women’s Leadership Program exists to sustain this impact and mobilize resources to support the growth and development of women leaders. </p>

<p>Through six thought-provoking day-long sessions, the Women’s Leadership Program will equip participants with a clear understanding of the unique value gender representation affords an organization, as well as a comprehensive strategy for moving forward. Sessions are comprised of a thoughtful mix of lecture, case study, break-out discussion, guest speakers, and role-play exercise. </p>

<p>Spring 2026 Schedule</p>

<p>Feb 20 | Power, Politics, and Informal Leadership — Understand the unwritten rules of the organization by exploring three critical skills of informal leadership: navigating politics, understanding power, and exercising influence. Apr 1 | Effective Negotiation Strategies — Understand the basic theories of negotiation and improve your ability to maximize total value when negotiating.Apr 22 | Mastering Courageous Conversations &amp; Leadership Excellence — Empower leaders to master courageous conversations—critical dialogues that drive innovation, resolve conflicts, and build trust.May 19 | Organizational Culture — Learn evidence-based techniques to integrate into your daily work practices to increase personal well-being and professional impact within your organization. Jun 24 | Cultivating Executive Presence  — Learn and apply specific strategies to better use your personal attributes and values to cultivate a strong, authentic executive presence. Aug 5 | Leveraging Your Strengths — Assess your personal strengths so you can create a plan to focus on these strengths and use them more often.</p>

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