Leadership in the Trenches

1.5 units

This course is based on the idea that effective leadership development combines three elements: (1) a challenging leadership experience, (2) developmental feedback from coaching, and (3) formal instruction. For the experiential component, this course partners with the Center for Experiential Learning (CEL) and targets students who have been selected as Team Leads for a semester-long program. Similar to leading a team in a consulting firm, Team Leads must manage, organize, and motivate team members, manage the relationship with the client to guide expectations and delivery, and work with the faculty advisor and the CEL. Team Leads spend an average of 5 to 10 hours per week throughout the semester serving in this role.