Leadership Labs

Programs
Leadership labs are designed as multi-hour interactive experiences focusing on a particular aspect of leadership practice. Leadership labs are offered in fully in-person, online, and hybrid formats.

Register to Participate in a Leadership Lab

Registration is required to attend a leadership lab. To register, follow these steps:

Step #1: Scroll down, select the leadership lab you wish to attend, and click the "Register" button.

Step #2: Login to OneIllinois.

Step #3: Scroll down to "Registration," click the "Register" button.

NOTE:  Bring your i-card to the program to swipe for admission.

Cancellation Policy

Leadership Lab Format Types

The ILC offers leadership labs in three formats: in-person, online, and hybrid.

In-Person

In-Person – Students attend a six-hour program and participate in activities and discussions with other students and facilitators in real life. There are no modules to complete before the in-person leadership labs. Students must attend the entirety of the in-person seminar to receive credit for the program. Dress code is casual (except for Imprint, where business casual is encouraged).

Online

Online – The ILC offers the Leading with Integrity leadership lab fully online in a self-paced (asynchronous) format. This leadership lab is completed on Canvas and takes approximately six hours to complete. Students must complete all modules associated with the program to receive credit.

Hybrid

Hybrid – Hybrid leadership labs require students to complete 3-4 hours of online Canvas modules followed by a 3-hour in-person discussion session. To receive credit for the program, online modules must be completed before the discussion section, and attendance for the entirety of the in-person portion is required.

Spring 2026 Dates
Program NameFormatRegistration OpensRegistration ClosesModules DueIn-Person Session
Creative Problem Solving in Groups and TeamsIn-PersonDecember 8January 30n/aFebruary 7, 10 am - 3pm
Networking and Personal Brand Development - ft. Illinois Alumni CoachesIn-PersonDecember 1February 18n/aFebruary 28, 10 am - 4pm
Inclusive LeadershipHybridFebruary 2February 27March 3March 11, 3 - 6 pm
Initiating Change in Your LifeHybridFebruary 18March 16March 18March 26, 3 - 6 pm
Leadership in Team Development: From Start to SuccessHybridMarch 1March 25April 1April 7, 2 -5 pm
Leading with IntegrityAsynchronousMarch 9March 27April 3Asynchronous
Strengths-Based Leadership *HybridMarch 9April 8April 12April 16, 4 - 7 pm

*Deadline is 11:59 pm on the dates listed above for program registration and module submissions.*

In-Person Session Location: Illini Union - Illini Rooms ABC

* In-Person Location: CIF 0035

Note: The Illini Union Rooms ABC are on the main floor of the Union. The Ballroom is located on second floor on the north side of the building (closest to Green Street).

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Creative Problem Solving in Groups and Teams

The Creative Problem Solving in Groups and Teams lab focuses on innovation, creativity, and diversity of ideas in problem-solving. Participants learn their KAI assessment results, develop an understanding of their dominant problem-solving style, and how their approach to solutions can contribute to organizations and teams.

Illinois Leadership Competencies Addressed: Innovation, Change Management

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Inclusive Leadership

Everyone is unique and everyone has bias, sometimes without a person realizing it. The Inclusive Leadership lab takes a fresh look at equity, equality, and inclusion.  Participants learn to recognize the values of others and identify various social identities through the scope of leadership.

Illinois Leadership Competencies Addressed: Openness, Cultural Competency, Diversity Advocacy 

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Initiating Change in Your Life

Sometimes positive changes happen in groups and organizations.  Other times, change may lead to negative consequences like creating uncertainty among members in an organization. The Initiating Change in Your Life lab helps participants learn about effective group and organization development, partnerships, and systems thinking. Students work together to develop a plan for their own change initiatives.

Illinois Leadership Competencies Addressed: Change Management, Systems Thinking

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Leadership in Team Development: From Start to Finish

Leadership in Team Development: From Start to Success is all about understanding the dysfunctions of groups as they transition through the different phases of group development. Participants will learn the skills needed to successfully transition through each phase.

Illinois Leadership Competencies Addressed: Common Purpose, Followership, Group Dynamics

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Leading with Integrity

The Leading with Integrity lab focuses on interpersonal and organizational ethical leadership. Participants are faced with ethical challenges and learn how to successfully navigate them.

Illinois Leadership Competencies Addressed: Integrity, Openness

Register for March 9 - March 27 module Register for Dec 8 - Jan 16 module

Networking and Personal Brand Development with Illinois Alumni Coaches

Displaying solid leadership during times of personal or professional change can be difficult.  The Networking and Personal Brand Development lab provides an opportunity for current students to learn from Illinois Alums about self-management skills to employ when transition is on the horizon.  Participants also practice developing and maintaining professional networks that are often key to success.

Illinois Leadership Competencies Addressed: Relationship Management, Communication

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in Honor of Anthony Petullo

Strengths-Based Leadership

The Strengths-Based Leadership lab focuses on how self-awareness and self-management skills apply to leadership. Participants learn what their strengths are, why it matters, and how to use them in individual and team settings. 

Illinois Leadership Competencies Addressed: Self-Knowledge, Reflection

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Accessibility

Leadership labs are open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color or national origin. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request, please contact leadership@illinois.edu.

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