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Influence and Organizational Design: Behavioral Principles to Effect Change

11 February 2026

Influence and Organizational Design: Behavioral Principles to Effect Change

Explore how influence and organizational design use behavioral principles to drive effective change, strengthen culture, and improve performance in dynamic business environments.

Meet The Team: Jennifer Hicks Delivers Critical Learning Solutions for Darden’s Military & Government Clients

11 February 2026

Meet The Team: Jennifer Hicks Delivers Critical Learning Solutions for Darden’s Military & Government Clients

Meet Jennifer Hicks of Darden Executive Education and discover how she delivers critical learning solutions for military and government clients to strengthen leadership capability and mission impact.

Paula Nassif Women in Leadership

28 January 2026

Paula Nassif’s Darden Journey: Resilience, Reflection and an International Perspective

Paula Nassif, a Partner at a Sydney boutique commercial law firm, reflects on how Darden’s Women in Leadership Program helped her dive deeper into who she is as a leader and how she’s leveraged her strengths to achieve more productive outcomes.

Organizational Challenges and Opportunities for Talent Development and Learning Leaders in 2026

Organizational Challenges and Opportunities for Talent Development and Learning Leaders in 2026

Explore six key challenges and opportunities for talent development and learning leaders in 2026—building future-ready leaders, closing AI skill gaps, and driving strategic impact.

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