Leadership Skills Clinics

Listening is one of the most consequential – and most underestimated – skills a leader can develop. This clinic introduces intentional listening and effective inquiry as active, learnable practices that shape how we understand others, build trust, and make better decisions.

Students will develop greater command over their attention, learn to ask questions that open rather than close conversations, and leave with concrete strategies for creating the conditions in which others are genuinely heard.

Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19 | 8 a.m.– 9:55 a.m.

Team culture is not the exclusive domain of leaders: every member shapes it, whether intentionally or not. This clinic equips students with the frameworks and tools to actively influence the norms, expectations, and behaviors that determine how a team functions, regardless of their role or title.

Students will learn to diagnose what is supporting or undermining a team’s performance, contribute to aligning members around shared goals, and respond constructively when culture drifts.

Between workshops, students apply these skills in a real team context, then return to share lessons learned and build a personal plan for continued practice.

Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 11, 18 | 8 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.

Whenever people work together on something that matters, disagreements and tensions are inevitable, and in high-performing teams, they are often intentional. Productive conflict drives creativity, sharpens decision-making, and surfaces assumptions that might otherwise go unchallenged. The skill lies in knowing how to encourage the right kinds of conflict, navigate them well, and address the kinds that undermine trust and progress before they take hold.

This clinic gives students a framework for understanding different conflict styles, including their own, and specific tools for managing disagreements in ways that strengthen rather than strain the teams they are part of.

Tuesdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17 | 8 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.

The ability to seek out feedback, sit with it, and act on it thoughtfully is one of the most reliable drivers of personal and professional growth. How you receive feedback is the single biggest determinant of its value.

This clinic gives students practical strategies for seeking feedback out, managing their emotional responses in the moment, and analyzing what they hear to decide what to do with it.

Students will develop a more intentional relationship with feedback as a resource, building a habit that will serve them throughout their academic and professional lives.

Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 11, 18 | 2:30 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.

These clinics are fast-paced, skills-based experiences. Missing just one class is like missing half a semester in a typical course. To earn credit, you must attend every session.

Sure, we know you have a million things on your plate. You’re probably already thinking about dinner, the next assignment, or wondering, “Why did I sign up for this again?”

Here’s the thing: If you’re serious about getting the most out of these clinics, you’ll need to show up — not just physically, but mentally.

It’s tempting to sit back and coast, but trust us: Active participation if your best bet. You’ll not only learn faster, but you’ll also make the whole experience a lot more engaging. And just so you know, we’re not fans of being the “sage on the stage” either, so your involvement keeps the class dynamic.

We’re all for tech — who isn’t? But while we might ask you to use your devices for quick pre-class activities (think surveys or interactive prep), we ask that you leave them aside during the clinic itself. Focus and presence matter here.

Attending class is just the beginning. To truly master these skills, you’ll need to put in the work outside the classroom. Think of it like a challenge — one that’s far more rewarding than your usual TikTok scroll. We promise, the effort you put in will pay off.

A “clinic” is an intensive, hands-on, skills-based workshop designed to provide you with practical leadership tools and experiences. Unlike traditional lectures, a clinic is typically short (two or three classes) and focused on developing specific competencies that are essential for effective leadership. The format emphasizes active participation, real-world applications, and personal growth.

These clinics are fast-paced, skills-based experiences—missing just one class is like missing half a semester in a typical course. To earn credit, you must attend every session.  If you are not able to make it to all of the classes (and you have been contributing up to that point) you will receive an Incomplete on your transcript and will need to retake the class at a future offering to remove the Incomplete.

At this time, we do not offer Leadership Skills Clinics during the wintermester or summer breaks.