Delaware BioScience Association

Event Schedule:

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Morning Breakout Sessions

	Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
Leading Through Complexity: Making Better Decisions When Everything Feels Important	10/29/2026	10/29/2026	10:05 AM	11:05 AM	10/29/2026 10:05 AM - 11:05 AM Session Description Today's STEM professionals are expected to make critical decisions in environments filled with competing priorities, limited resources, and constant demands. The challenge isn't simply navigating change—it's determining where to focus your time, attention, and energy when everything feels urgent. Whether you're leading a team, managing projects, or influencing decisions without formal authority, the ability to think strategically, prioritize effectively, and communicate with clarity has become an essential leadership skill. Through real-world examples, practical frameworks, and interactive discussion, this workshop will explore how successful leaders cut through complexity, make thoughtful decisions with confidence, and keep teams aligned around what matters most. Participants will leave with actionable strategies they can immediately apply to improve decision-making, manage competing priorities, and lead with greater clarity and purpose. Participants Will Learn Practical frameworks for prioritizing competing demands and identifying what matters most Strategies for making confident decisions when information is incomplete or priorities conflict Techniques for communicating decisions clearly and building alignment across teams and stakeholders How to balance short-term demands with long-term strategic goals Approaches for leading with confidence while navigating complexity and ambiguity Tools to reduce decision fatigue and improve focus in fast-paced environments Applicable To Scientists, engineers, researchers, project managers, operations professionals, healthcare leaders, entrepreneurs, emerging leaders, and executives at all career stages.
Tell the Story Behind the Data: Communicating Insights That Drive Decisions	10/29/2026	10/29/2026	10:05 AM	11:05 AM	10/29/2026 10:05 AM - 11:05 AM Session Description In today's workplace, the ability to communicate effectively may be just as important as technical expertise. Whether presenting research findings, reporting business results, advocating for resources, or sharing project updates, strong storytelling skills help transform information into action. This hands-on workshop will teach participants how to turn complex information into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences and drive informed decision-making. Participants Will Learn How to transform data into compelling stories Strategies for presenting information clearly and confidently Techniques for tailoring messages to different audiences How to communicate insights that inspire action Methods for increasing influence through storytelling Applicable To Students, scientists, engineers, researchers, analysts, healthcare professionals, project managers, marketers, business professionals, and leaders at all levels.