Leadership Laboratory
Course Objective
This course develops leadership potential through experiential learning, reflection, and practice. Students explore leadership styles, communication techniques, team dynamics, and ethical challenges to prepare for real-world leadership roles in organizations.
Learning Outcomes
- Lead teams with self-awareness, empathy, and authenticity
- Make ethical, inclusive, and effective decisions in dynamic environments
- Communicate and influence with clarity and confidence under pressure
Leadership Laboratory Syllabus T30
| Session No. | Topics | Tool/Reading/Activity | Skill Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is Leadership? | Leadership Case Study (Tata) | Definition & Role Awareness |
| 2 | Self-Awareness | MBTI / DISC Profiles | Personality Mapping |
| 3 | Emotional Intelligence | EQ Self-Test + Reflection | Empathetic Leadership |
| 4 | Visionary Leadership | Vision Statement Workshop | Purpose-Driven Influence |
| 5 | Situational Leadership | Hersey-Blanchard Model | Adaptive Style Application |
| 6 | Leading Change | Kotter’s 8-Step Simulation | Change Management |
| 7 | Power & Influence | Cialdini Principles Exercise | Ethical Persuasion |
| 8 | Conflict Management | Roleplay: Difficult Dialogue | Resolution Strategies |
| 9 | Team Building | Tower-Building Exercise | Collaboration |
| 10 | Coaching and Mentoring | GROW Model Simulation | Developmental Leadership |
| 11 | Feedback & Feedforward | SBI Model Practice | Constructive Communication |
| 12 | Authentic Leadership | Reflection Journal Workshop | Values-Driven Leadership |
| 13 | Cross-cultural Leadership | HBR Case: Leading Globally | Cultural Intelligence |
| 14 | Crisis Leadership | Emergency Drill Simulation | Calm Decision-Making |
| 15 | Decision-Making Styles | Judgment Bias Audit | Strategic Clarity |
| 16 | Leading Innovation | Design Thinking Mini Sprint | Creative Leadership |
| 17 | Reflective Leadership | Self-Review Loop | Metacognition in Practice |
| 18 | DEI in Leadership | Inclusive Policy Drafting | Equity and Belonging |
| 19 | Final Leadership Lab Project | Group Strategy Presentation | Team Synthesis |
| 20 | Feedback & Debrief | Peer and Self Evaluation | Growth Mindset + Future Planning |
Textbook & Resources
- Primary Tools & Techniques: MBTI / DISC assessments, case studies, reflection journals, role plays, team simulations
Recommended Books:
- Leadership on the Line – Heifetz & Linsky
- Start with Why – Simon Sinek