Pitt IT offers a monthly series for women who work in—or plan to work in—technology at the University of Pittsburgh. Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month to learn and network to enhance your career at Pitt. 

Join us in July for an interactive conversation with Heather Leier Murray, Senior Research Analyst at Info-Tech, about developing a growth mindset.  As leaders – we need to think differently and think past what is known to learn what can be known. Dweck’s theory explains two mindsets “fixed” and “growth” to describe the underlying beliefs people have about learning and intelligence. Fixed believing that our abilities are innate and defined -- growth believing we’re able to improve and build upon our abilities. The research shows that the growth mindset, gets results. During this session we will explore beliefs that underpin our actions, looking at how using a growth mindset can help us solve challenges and how to manage our mindset.

Heather Leier Murray is a Senior Research Analyst in the People & Leadership practice at Info-Tech Research Group. She has a breadth of knowledge in HR topics including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, employee experience, leadership coaching and development, and engagement and culture. Heather has worked in the public and private sectors as an HR Generalist for over 15 years, building and leading strategic HR teams and advising leaders on HR best practices. Heather holds a Bachelor of Management in HR and Labor Relations and is an MBA candidate at the University of Fredericton.