Leadership Lab
Everyday Moments of Leadership
The Leadership Lab empowers Carlson undergraduates to become organizational leaders by blending academic coursework with challenging real-world experiences. This co-curricular program fosters collaboration, curiosity, boldness, and knowing the leader within, all starting with everyday moments of leadership.
Our leaders don't fear the unexpected moments; they learn how to face everyday leadership challenges fearlessly. Supported by a community of leaders, our participants lead themselves and others through immersive, experiential training - through projects with our campus partners, social enterprises and nonprofit organizations across all industries.
Our leaders create thriving, healthy cultures by doing the right thing, elevating those around them, and holding themselves and others accountable.
Applications for the Leadership Lab 2024/2025 cohort are now closed. Click here to be notified when the applications open again.
Program Components & Overview
Community and Programming
All students in the Leadership Lab participate In a Leadership Retreat at the start of the semester. The retreat gives students time to connect while continue developing as leaders.
Leadership In Practice
MGMT 3061: Everyday Moments of Leadership provides students with the leadership foundation they need to assess and develop leadership In themselves and others. This course also is required for the Managing People Minor.
Leadership In Action
MGMT 3063: Leadership In Action concludes the Lab experience by giving students an opportunity to put their training and skills to work by working on a team project with a client on a real-world leadership challenge.
What current participants are saying...
'Leadership Lab was a life changing experience for me'
'One of the best opportunities Carlson has to offer'
'(Leadership Lab) was the highlight of my week and reminded me why I love learning'
'The work has been an incredible learning opportunity for me and my peers, all while it perfectly exemplifies Carlson's dedication to experiential learning'
'Overall, my experience with the leadership lab and working with Gopher Athletics was a great experience that taught me new things about business and about myself, and I am so glad I was able to be a part of it.'
'I decided to apply for the leadership lab was because I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone, try something new, and learn more about myself professionally.'
'I definitely recommend the Leadership Lab for anyone who wants to challenge themselves in a fun way and feel proud knowing that they can make an impact.'
'Being a part of Leadership Lab has exposed me to unmatched experiences and pushed me to grow in ways I never have before'
Program Benefits
Using the power of immersive experiences, the Leadership Lab challenges students to learn, engage and impact. To develop as leaders, student in the program get:
A community of fellow leaders to learn and grow with
Leadership coaching to support students leadership development
Paid real-world project with scholarship of $2,000-$3,500
Nominate a student
Applications are open now closed for the 2024/2025 cohort. Please nominate nominate students you think would be interested.
All Carlson undergraduates are eligible to apply. Peers, Staff, and Faculty are encouraged to nominate students.