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DESIGN 368

Leadership Lab (MS&E 489)

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

Leadership Lab is a one-of-a-kind, leadership course that immerses you in real-world leadership challenges. This non-traditional course offers practical experiences not typically covered in traditional leadership classrooms. This hands-on learning experience is crucial for Stanford students who want to combine technical know-how with leadership in cross-functional teams. Throughout the quarter, students will be immersed in a range of experiences where they will be asked to apply what they are learning live. Some examples from past years: working directly with a business leadership team to implement organizational changes; learning practical leadership techniques from professional sports teams; focusing on the art of gathering and how to leverage physical space, context and analogue artifacts to guide others effectively, without formal authority; and working to articulate the core values in yourself as a leader and in your team to build a genuine sense of shared purpose. Leadership Lab is a must-take class for anyone eager to develop practical leadership skills that stick, no matter the environment. There are only DESIGN 28 spots available. Submit your application by March 8, 2027 5p PST at: https://forms.gle/B4sFZxjTaN4fFvRQ9. For questions, reach out to the teaching team. Undergraduates are also encouraged to apply.

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Sections

1 Term
Practicum 1Closed
ID: 2011
DAYS:Wednesday
TIME:1:30 PM – 4:20 PM
LOCATION:Departmental Room
INSTRUCTOR:
Velcich, Kathryn, Klebahn, Perry
3units

DESIGN 368: Leadership Lab (MS&E 489)

3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit

Leadership Lab is a one-of-a-kind, leadership course that immerses you in real-world leadership challenges. This non-traditional course offers practical experiences not typically covered in traditional leadership classrooms. This hands-on learning experience is crucial for Stanford students who want to combine technical know-how with leadership in cross-functional teams. Throughout the quarter, students will be immersed in a range of experiences where they will be asked to apply what they are learning live. Some examples from past years: working directly with a business leadership team to implement organizational changes; learning practical leadership techniques from professional sports teams; focusing on the art of gathering and how to leverage physical space, context and analogue artifacts to guide others effectively, without formal authority; and working to articulate the core values in yourself as a leader and in your team to build a genuine sense of shared purpose. Leadership Lab is a must-take class for anyone eager to develop practical leadership skills that stick, no matter the environment. There are only 28 spots available. Submit your application by March 8, 2027 5p PST at: https://forms.gle/B4sFZxjTaN4fFvRQ9. For questions, reach out to the teaching team. Undergraduates are also encouraged to apply.

Offered in Spring 2027 at Stanford University.

Spring 2027 sections

  • Practicum — Wednesday 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM — Departmental Room — Velcich, Kathryn, Klebahn, Perry (Graduate)

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