Leadership isn't reserved for people with a manager title. Whether you're a student, early-career professional, experienced contributor or preparing for your first supervisory role, management skills can help you influence others, lead projects and advance your career.

Gain insights from OSU alumni from a variety of industries as they share how they developed essential management skills throughout their careers. Learn how to build confidence, strengthen communication, navigate workplace challenges, lead teams and projects and prepare for future leadership opportunities — even if you're not currently managing people.

You'll gain practical knowledge on:

• Developing leadership and management skills before becoming a manager.
• Building strong communication, collaboration and decision-making abilities.
• Managing projects, priorities and stakeholder relationships.
• Learning from mistakes and overcoming common leadership challenges.
• Preparing for supervisory and management roles at different career stages.
• Continuing to grow as a leader throughout your career.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your professional journey, this conversation will provide actionable advice for building the skills that help great managers — and future leaders — succeed.

Panelists:

Casey Anderson, 14’ Nike - Assortment Planning Manager

CD Doan, 93’ Intel - Senior Director of Engineering

Tanea Straub, 16’ LucyRx - Senior Advisor

Chance Costanzo, 25’ Target - Operations Manager