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 | Introduction to Leadership + Self-Awareness | Tata Case + MBTI/DISC Assessment | Role Awareness & Personality Mapping |
| 2 | Emotional Intelligence & Visionary Leadership | EQ Test + Vision Statement Workshop | Empathy + Purpose-Driven Thinking |
| 3 | Situational Leadership & Adaptive Styles | Hersey-Blanchard + Group Scenarios | Flexible Leadership Practice |
| 4 | Leading Change & Crisis Leadership | Kotter’s 8-Step + Emergency Drill | Change Agility + Crisis Readiness |
| 5 | Power, Influence & Ethics | Cialdini Principles + Case Reflections | Ethical Persuasion |
| 6 | Conflict & Communication Management | Difficult Dialogue Roleplay + SBI Practice | Constructive Resolution |
| 7 | Team Building & Collaboration | Tower-Building Exercise + Peer Feedback | Team Synergy & Cooperation |
| 8 | Coaching, Mentoring & Feedback | GROW Model + Feedforward Practice | Developmental Leadership |
| 9 | Authentic Leadership + Reflective Leadership | Values Workshop + Self-Review Loop | Integrity + Self-Growth |
| 10 | Cross-Cultural & Inclusive Leadership | HBR Case + DEI Policy Drafting | Cultural Fluency + Equity |
| 11 | Decision-Making & Innovation | Bias Audit + Design Thinking Sprint | Strategic Thinking + Creativity |
| 12 | Leadership Communication Under Pressure | Impromptu Speaking + Peer Evaluation | Clarity & Confidence |
| 13 | Final Leadership Lab Project (Team Strategy Presentation) | Group Work + Faculty Observation | Synthesis of Concepts |
| 14 | Course Debrief & Future Planning | Reflection Journal + Peer Evaluation | Growth Mindset + Leadership Readiness |
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