Mentorship Program Workshop 5 (2025-2026)

Please be sure to register ASAP. Lunch will only be provided to those who are registered.

Starting Time

Please arrive early to check-in, get breakfast, and do some light networking before the workshop starts promptly at 9 am.

Notes:
To access Building 6, you can enter through The Grove in Building 5 to get to Building 6
Parking is available in Lot 6:
Link to Google Maps

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Mentorship Program Workshops and sessions are limited to admitted mentees and volunteers only.

07 Feb Mentorship Workshop 5 - 2025

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Check-in, Networking, Breakfast

9:00 am - 9:15 am

Welcome

Recap of where we've been and where we are going. Sharing of implementation of learnings from last session

9:15 am - 12:00 pm

Build an Innovative and High-Performing Team

Innovation is a critical driver of growth, and high-performing teams are essential in any organization. Building a team that excels at both, however, is challenging. This session explores the key elements of creating innovative, high-performing teams across any function, drawing on hands-on experience from companies such as GE, Google, McKinsey, and multiple startups. Through a practitioner’s lens, you’ll gain proven insights and practical approaches to strengthen innovation within your own teams.

Julian Chu

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Alumni-Mentee Networking Bingo

Our annual Networking Bingo — practice networking skills with distinguished MJAA alumni, learn from their career journeys, exchange leadership insights, and complete your Bingo card together (prizes awarded). We challenge you to actively apply what you’ve learned so far and build confidence through fun, guided conversations.

2:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Bingo Prizes; Reflection and Survey; Upcoming Events

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

Boba and Continued Conversations

3:30 pm - 3:35 pm