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Global Leadership Lab IMD CHANGE
Introduction
When students graduate from VIT, they face a world that expects them to demonstrate not only talent and
knowledge, but also capacity for effective leadership. Developing this capacity requires practice. In recognition of
this, Fep-Si is introducing hands on Leadership Labs that allow students to practice a set of core leadership skills
in a team work setting; skills such as motivating others, building relationships, and influencing outcomes.
In the Leadership Lab, the theory gives way to practice, as fellows participate in a series of project-based
exercises and managerial simulations designed to create the mixture of urgency and ambiguity that frequently
accompanies real life leadership challenges. Fellows then analyze the decisions and behaviors they exhibited
under such conditions, to build greater self-awareness.
Program Mentor
•Mr Jayaprakash Jala
•email id:[email protected]
Project Coordinator
•Shivam Negi
•Email id:[email protected]
•Contact No. +91-8608608163
Project Coordinator
•Shruthi Tk
•Email id: [email protected]
•Contact No.
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Objectives
To provide a holistic learning experience which will open minds and broaden perspectives To nurture creativity, collaboration, empathy and adaptability To train in essential skills needed for research, problem solving, communication & management ,which will
help transform ideas into action To spark new ideas and create opportunities for personal and professional growth for the fellows under
the guidance of mentors and their network of friends and colleagues
Course ideology
The IMD CHANGE Leadership Lab will engage fellows in experiential and interactive learning initiatives designed
to help them to:
identify and develop a personal leadership style;
learn an overview of contemporary leadership theories
increase their competencies in the skills essential for effective leadership;
explore, participate, and reflect on the concept of leadership for social change;
increase their awareness of opportunities for campus and community involvement;
apply you leadership skills and knowledge through participation in experiential education and
community service.
System of Study
The programme will be delivered through a mix of:
Discussions by leading experts and peer leaders (current students who have done exceptional work and shown leadership skills) from VIT University. These interactions will be case based and will require pre and post lecture readings and assignments.
Workshops by professional experts to develop writing & communication, leadership and team work skills. Working on real life projects in the area of interest under the Experiential Learning Module. Regular guest speaker sessions and seminars with leaders across different sectors in India and outside.
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Leadership Lab
1. A place for discussions of current issues and experiencing ground realities. Through the sessions members will get experiential knowledge of diverse set of issues in the country as well as study the models to solve these problems.
2. Explore yourself inside-out This will be a space where you deep dive within your being and explore who you really are. This will be done through constant reflections, introspections, as well as on-ground social action.
3. Learn from the journeys of pioneers of social change You get the opportunity to sit in an almost one-to-one discussion with the role models and extract your set learning from their journeys. This shall help you draw parallels in your life and learn what does it take to create sustainable solutions
4. A platform to connect with like-minded people. To have a platform where you can find like-minded people from diverse fields to team up/ discuss/ debate/ come up with action-oriented solutions and carry them out.
5. Get a hands-on experience in building enterprises and exploring alternative career choices To develop the ability to seek holistic long term systemic solutions and explore alternative career choices. To challenge and enrich yourself by working closely with an organization or achieving the objectives of a time-bound enterprise or setting one of your own.
6. Setting up a personal vision and finding a mentor To have a personal vision and a roadmap to strengthen this vision and translate it into action. To have the right guidance and support through mentors who will guide you for the first few years of your endeavors to enhance your efficiency and effectiveness.
NGO Immersion
IMD Change will take change agents and leaders on a rigorous journey of self-exploration providing them a hands-on
experience on issues facing India and their solutions through leadership forums, enterprise engagement, NGO immersion;
ideating and prototyping an enterprise of their own. The structure of IMD Change has been designed keeping in mind the
time commitments of college going fellows . IMD CHANGE requires an 8 week engagement, with 2 hours sessions
Saturdays/Sunday.
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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in
the service of others. —Mahatma Gandhi
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Selection Criteria
The fellows of IMD CHANGE leadership program will be selected through walk in interview where they will be judged on the
basis of :
Values: sensitivity to trust, ethics, and freedom from gender and culture bias
Strong interpersonal skills: listening, confronting, challenging, straightforwardness, rapport, trust, warmth,
compassion, humor
Assessment skills and knowledge
Personal maturity and stability
Flexibility and ability to work effectively with a team/ group
Ability to plan, conceptualize, implement and manage a coaching relationship over time
Apart from this, the fellows are supposed to write in detail regarding :
Project – the purpose and goals of the project are clear and the steps for achieving the goals are explained
Purpose/Impact – the student explains the need for the proposed project and the ways in which the project
(or the project’s proposed outcomes) will impact others
Feasible – the project is achievable given the scope, timeline, and resources available
Fit – the project makes sense for this student and the essay articulates the unique role s/he will play
Commitment to project – the application essay provides an understanding of how and why the student is
involved in this particular effort at this particular time
Factor judged By Peer Leaders:
Motivation and skills – the detailed discussion on this with any of the Peer Leader and letter from
them provides context for understanding the applicant’s skills, motivations, and abilities.
*the effectiveness of the project implementation will help them in getting better grades in the program.
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Syllabus
Session I Theory :Ice Breaking
Objective : Introduction - Program Flow
Team building and in-lab activities
Session II Theory : Introduction to Leadership
Objective : Lifeline of Leadership Reflection
Video/Docs and ideation session on same
Session III Theory :A Reason for Leading
Objective : To find a invocation in life
Seminar by Peer Leader
Session IV Theory :Learning Organizations
Objective :Building the Team
Session By Guest Speaker
Session v Outbound :NGO imerssion
Objective : Introduction for Social Change
Outbound Speaker session + Team Building Exercises
Session VI Theory :Know your team
Objective : develop team leadership spirit, problem solving skills, winning attitude
Activity: Team Building
Session VII Theory :Leading by Example
Objective :Service not Sacrifice :A strategy for Leadership Success + Establishing Brand You
Open Workshop on Service and civic engagement
Session VIII Outbound : Leadership Application
Objective :Team Coordination , Leading the change
Out of campus session-visit to WORTH TRUST
Session IX Theory :Seminar by Enrepreneurs
Objective :To identify the product the society needs - and basics of startups
Joint Session by Technological Business Incubation VIT
Session X Theory :Leadership and Conflict Management/Resolution
Objective : Runing an organization and introducing stability to it
Q and A session through case studies
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Session XI Theory :How to ship to your objective
Objective : Open session which include experience sharing by leading entrepreneur and panel of mentors
Formal Ending of Program
Session XII Theory :Experience sharing (conducted by fellows ) - Presentation
Objective : To make fellows ideate and their vision more profound
Project Review 1.
Session XIII Theory ::Experience sharing (conducted by fellows ) - Presentation
Objective : To make fellows ideate and their vision more profound
Project Review 2
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Session Descriptions
Objectives: Introduction to the program, bridging the gap between the people involved, easing the concept of leadership for people
Activities: 1. Mime your role model or favorite leader
Choose a role model
Try presenting his/her ideology and convince people the way he/she does
Make a note of the attributes of your role model and rate yourselves as to where do you stand
The other fellows judge the one mimicking on parameters like: (Suggestive)
Speech
Expressions
Confidence
Approach
2. Detailed presentation of the program through a Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation
The program flow is introduced
The tasks are introduced
The modulus operandi of the course is highlighted
Lifeline of Leadership Reflection
In order to know where they are going on their leadership journey, it is important to know where fellows came
from. In the Lifeline of Leadership Reflection session fellows are asked to explore, define, and reflect on their
past leadership, academic, and service involvement. In this session-paper fellows are asked to use the following
explore and define questions to guide their writing and reflection.
Explore: Where did your leadership come from? Who motivated you to seek a life of leadership? What specific
events encouraged you to step up and take the lead?
Define:
What does the term “leadership” mean to you? Based on your life experiences to this point, what is your
personal philosophy of leadership? What do you hope to learn about yourself and your abilities this semester
as a leader?
Session I Theory :Ice Breaking
Objective : Introduction - Program Flow
Team building and in-lab activities
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Outcomes: By the end of the session,
The fellows are familiar with each other
The fellows know the attributes of other fellows
The fellows have a food for thought for the day which is introspection of themselves and realization of strengths
and weaknesses
The fellows are well versed with the expectations and the outcomes of the program.
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Objectives:
Making fellows familiar with leadership To instill the concept of leadership in a practical manner To make clear, the true skills, a leader ought to exhibit To introduce the right way of leadership To clear all myths and misconceptions related to leadership
Activities:
Video presentation on leadership
MS PowerPoint on Theory of leadership
Demonstration of traits of a leader
Confidence boosting debate on WHY BE A LEADER?
Brief on misuse of position of responsibility and its reprecuations
Outcomes:
By the end of the session,
Fellows know who is a leader Fellow know the attributes of a true leader Fellow know that a true leader needs to be a visionary and the fellows are explained how to sustainable
plan a vision Confidence level of the group is boosted Fellows get theoretical as well as practical experience
Session II Theory : Introduction to Leadership
Objective : Lifeline of Leadership Reflection
Video/Docs and ideation session on same
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Objectives:
To make people familiar with the circumstances that give birth to a leader
To make the fellows realize that responsibility and leadership go hand in hand
To give them a model for leadership
To give them a practical experience and a room to know a true leader
Activities:
A seminar by peer leaders
Conglomeration on leadership and responsibility
Video related to leadership along with panel discussion with peer leaders
A brief idea about the leaders of the Indian Freedom Movement
A simulation of the Indian Parliament where fellows will assume the roles of various ministers
Outcomes:
By the end of the session,
Fellows understand the circumstances which give birth to a leader
Fellows know the hurdles of leadership
Fellows feel responsible
Fellows get to step into the shoes of the leaders of our nation
Session III Theory :A Reason for Leading
Objective : To find a invocation in life
Seminar by Peer Leader
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Objectives:
To build the essence of team work
To make the students realize the aspects of effective team coordination
To make them learn about team skills via practical demonstration
To give them a chance to participate and learn to work as a team
Activities:
Session by guest speaker
Tips on making effective team
A video film related to team building and development
Some practical situations to test the team building skills
Outcomes:
By the end of the session,
Students learn the basic aspects of team building
Learn the basics of effective team work
Learn to shoulder and divide responsibilities effectively
Session IV Theory :Learning Organizations
Objective :Building the Team
Session By Guest Speaker
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Objectives:
To enlighten the fellows about the need for helpful and outbound skills in academics
To chalk out the path for constructive development of marginalized society
To make them learn about social issues and be empathetic to vicious stigmas of society
To give them a chance to find real life solutions to evil causes
To allow them to implement their ideas in working towards an efficient society.
Activities:
Outbound Speaker Session
Un-conference on country’s development and public policies
Organizational Development activities
Videos on successful self-development by NGO along with workshop by experts in same field
Outcomes:
By the end of the session,
Fellows will learn to visualize the stigmas of society and learn to deal with them
Learn the basics of outreach and its need for self enhancement
Learn to interact with different sections of the society accordingly
Build a formal approach to realize sensitivities of the society
Session v Outbound :NGO imerssion
Objective : Introduction for Social Change
Outbound Speaker session + Team Building Exercises
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Objectives:
To learn the art of team leadership
To understand the basic sensitivities of team building
To develop a winning attitude
To understand and develop problem solving skills in a team
To familiarize oneself with team methodology
To learn to work with different team members in given situations
To master the art of steering the team to successful completion of projects
To instigate an aura of team coordination and develop proper workforce
Activities:
Video presentation on successful team leadership stories
MS PowerPoint on effectiveness of knowing one’s team
Situational activities to test team response
Essay/debate on being a SUCCCESSFUL TEAM LEADER
Outcomes:
By the end of the session,
Fellows know how to manage a team
Fellow know how to sail the team out of crisis in any situation
Fellow know how to keep team spirits high in averse situations
Increase the essence of team leadership
Practical experience on learning the basics of team work
Understanding the ethics of building strong team foundations.
Session VI Theory :Know your team
Objective : develop team leadership spirit, problem solving skills, winning attitude
Activity: Team Building
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AIM:
Service not Sacrifice
Establishing Brand You
OBJECTIVES: Service not Sacrifice
One aspect of Leadership is knowing the system, following and enforcing the rules, and providing support
and guidance for those we manage or supervise. The drawback of this aspect is the potential risk of loss of
the human touch and spirit.
As a leader, one must always keep one eye on the bottom line or he/she may not be here tomorrow. But a
true visionary uses two eyes for full vision, and our desire and ability to serve others should be the focus of
the other eye at all times.
Serving others should and must be our primary role. Albert Schweitzer wrote, “One thing I know: the only
ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.
“Today’s effective leader has an attitude of servitude.” The leader who has the wisdom to ask, “How can I
serve you?” has an understanding of how we are all connected.
ACTIVITIES Fellows will be involved in multiple community service projects in Vellore. They will be taken to orphanages, old age homes,
blind schools and schools for specially abled. Interactive sessions will be conducted between the fellows and those at the
community centres.
EXPECTED OUTCOME: As Oprah Winfrey said, “Leadership is about empathy—about having the ability to relate and to connect with people for the
purpose of inspiring and empowering their lives.
The experience of interacting with people who are less privileged will give fellows a new perspective on life and help them
realise that one can lead better by serving the people we lead and putting their needs before one’s own.
OBJECTIVES: Establishing Brand You
The session teaches fellows how to leverage technology more effectively to advance leadership goals.
The focus is on optimizing technology to achieve personal and professional results.
Exploiting the potential of social media websites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for collaboration and
information sharing.
Fellows will learn the latest trends in social media technology, social networking and how they can be applied to
leadership strategy.
Session VII Theory :Leading by Example
Objective :Service not Sacrifice :A strategy for Leadership Success + Establishing Brand You
Open Workshop on Service and civic engagement
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ACTIVITIES: Workshops will be conducted for the fellows on:
Microsoft Office
Task Management Software
Social Media Marketing
EXPECTED OUTCOMES: The dynamics of social media amplify the need for qualities that have long been a staple of effective leadership, such as
strategic creativity, authentic communication, and the ability to deal with a corporation’s social and political dynamics and
to design an agile and responsive organization.
Social media requires the ability to create compelling, engaging multimedia content. Our aim is to transform fellows into
Leaders who excel at cocreation and collaboration—the currencies of the social-media world.
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AIM: Team Coordination, Leading the Change
OBJECTIVES: Having a global picture of all the work that has to be done. The leader must have a long term vision of the
tasks that have to be performed. Her or his attitude should be more “visionary” in order to be ahead of the
needs of the team, in that way she or he can provide quick responses to changes and unforeseen aspects
that can appear in the future.
Setting a common goal. There is no point in coordinating a team if we don’t know what we want to achieve.
Knowing your team. The members of a team are, in most cases, very different between them. Everyone has
her/his own way of thinking or acting. That’s why, for a leader, it’s very important to know each team
member. It allows assigning tasks according to the strengths of each member, reinforcing their motivation
and supporting their specialization in a direct and positive way.
Defining team roles. Each team member plays a particular role and we can only create a strong and
consolidated team if we achieve that each person has the role that better fits their flairs and skills.
Planning. Once the team is formed and the role of each team member defined, we should make a planning
that includes all the tasks to perform, the estimated time and, where is needed, the available budget. The
planning will have to be reviewed in the future according to the development of events.
Communicating. As you can imagine, all the previous points will lose their sense if we haven’t been able of
transmitting them to the team. In order to achieve this, it will be necessary to hold meetings. It’s important
to make meetings as productive as possible, that’s why one should clearly define their contents
beforehand, so stalled situations or backwards steps are avoided.
ACTIVITIES Fellows will spend a day at the Worth Trust (Workshop for Rehabilitation and Training of the Handicapped).Their mission
is:
To enable persons with disabilities use their latent potential to develop to as meaningful and
productive level as possible
Provide systematic vocational or on-the-job training to youth with disabilities to facilitate employment
and growth
To educate and prepare children with hearing disablities for mainstream integration
Session VIII Outbound : Leadership Application
Objective :Team Coordination , Leading the change
Out of campus session-visit to WORTH TRUST
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To produce and market quality mobility and assistive devices for people with disabilities, at affordable
price
To spread the message of integration of persons with disabilities through the Outreach Programme and
assist through counselling, medical assistance and appropriate intervention
As vendors, to supply goods on time at the agreed price and quality standards
OUTCOMES:
A team coordinator is someone with strong leadership skills who makes sure the plans and goals set forth by a team are
moving in the right direction. A team coordinator must encourage creativity and participation from all members in order to
garner different ideas. It is his or her duty to monitor the progression of other team members and assist them if they are
having trouble with a task. During the course of this session fellows will Surround themselves with the best teammates,
learn, make mistakes and correct them.
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AIM
To identify the product the society needs- and the basics of startups
OBJECTIVES:
Think of a great idea. Most businesses start with one compelling idea — whether it's a service people need, a product that
would make life easier, or something that combines both. If a great idea comes to you, evaluate if it is realistic. Think of
cost, manufacturing time, and popularity.
Always be open to different ideas. Ask and record if people would actually buy the product.
If you don't have an idea yet, it is a good start to think of your target market first. Then brainstorm a list of things like places
they shop, and things they might really like. Narrow the list down to about three items, keeping cost, manufacturing time,
and popularity in mind. Find the easiest, most realistic product you can offer.
Write a business plan. Include details and descriptions, and plan everything out realistically. Take your time and evaluate
your product at each section. The sections of a good business plan include:
Product description: develop your product. What will it look like? What materials will you need? Make your product eye-
catching.
Market Analysis: Who is your market? Where do they shop? Where are they located?
Competition: Who is your competition? What are their strengths? How will you beat them?
Marketing: How will you market your product? What kind of image do you want to display? Where will you advertise?
What is your tagline? What is your packaging like?
Sales: Where will you sell? How will you get your customers to buy? When will you sell? What is your estimated sales
forecast?
Manufacturing: How do you make your product? What materials do you need to make your product? When and where will
you manufacture? What is your COGS (cost of goods sold)?
Finance: how much money do you need to start your business? What is your gross profit?
Session IX Theory :Seminar by Enrepreneurs
Objective :To identify the product the society needs - and basics of startups
Joint Session by INCUBATION CELL VIT
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Get investors. Pitch your idea to any potential investor to get money to start your company. If you have a good idea, they
will love to invest their money in your company.
Make a PowerPoint presentation explaining why your product is the best, including each part of your business plan in the
presentation.
Tell them how much your estimated gross profit is and how much percentage of that they will earn in interest.
Starting small and pleasing a small number of customers at first is a high-probability way to get there. If you can get the
business started without spending a lot of money, that might be your best route.
Sell. Sell and distribute your product. If you're getting revenue, then you're in business. You're testing your theories about
the market, you're finding out what really works and what doesn't, and you're getting fuel for more ideas and
improvements.
Network. Hang out with entrepreneurs. By meeting entrepreneurs socially, you gain contacts and hear about opportunities.
More importantly, you learn how entrepreneurs think. You pick up their attitudes, their nose for opportunity, their
willingness to explore every idea and its opposite, the great diversity in their styles.
ACTIVITIES:
Fellows will get to attend a joint session by an entrepreneur with a successful startup and the Incubation Cell- VIT.
OUTCOMES: Fellows will learn how to be their own boss and make the most of their strengths and skills.
They learn that being in charge and making important decisions can be fulfilling as well as challenging.
They get to interact with successful entrepreneurs and learn how to go about a business idea they might have.
Fellows also learn the pros and cons of being an entrepreneur.
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Assessment
Active class participation is expected and lively discussion is anticipated! At the beginning of each session the
coordinator will present the topic for the week. Leadership Learning Labs will provide the crucible for exploration
and interaction. A variety of methods will be used to provide experiential learning opportunities, enhance
communication skills, and add to the potential modes of discovery and application. Participation includes small
group work, internet interaction on Caucus and with a listserv, in-class dialogue, and other opportunities as they
evolve. Participation is a significant aspect of the course and thus absences will mean loss of points and possibly a
lower final grade.
Reflective writing is one way to keep a personal record of thoughts and to track the learning that occurs in an
experiential learning environment such as Collaborative Leadership. At the end of each Leadership Learning Lab,
time will be allotted for students to complete a brief reflective writing piece. At the discretion of the
facilitator/coordinator, this may be either a journal entry or a one-page reflection on a pre-determined topic or
question. At some point during the second half of the program, each fellow will make a half-hour appointment with
Program Mentor ,Prof JP to discuss their reflections.
Readings for each class will be assigned. Additional readings for written and oral book reviews are to be selected by
each fellows and should be tailored to individual leadership interests. Each IMD CHANGE fellow will read and report
on a book from the reading list provided. Specific guidelines for the reading assignment will be provided.
As a means to deepen fellows’ understanding of the leadership role, an interview is to be conducted with someone
in a leadership situation. Graduate fellows will conduct two interviews. An interview outline will be provided.
We each have a personal philosophy of leadership that is grounded in our core values and beliefs. IMD CHANGE
Fellows will develop a ten-page paper describing their emerging philosophy. Detailed guidelines will be provided.
Since collaborative leadership is not a singular exercise, fellows will be expected to design and implement a class
project/college level project. The focus of this learning experience will be decided upon by the fellows in each of the
Leadership Learning Labs. There are two primary criteria. 1.) The project will engage and enhance the campus community
and 2.) Each fellows will take an active role. It will be necessary to commit some time outside regularly scheduled class
sessions to complete the project.
The reason for a final examination is to evaluate personal growth and development as a result of participation in the IMD
CHANGE Leadership Program.
Total 420 Marks
Peer Assessment 100 Marks Mentor Assessment 100 Marks Project Implementation 100 Marks Classroom Performance – Project Coordinator 120 Marks - 10Marks X 12 Sessions
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Peer Leader Program
Peer leadership is a concept which is integral part of IMD CHANGE –Leadership Program .It is used to foster the
development of leadership skills beyond the context.
Peer leaders are individuals who already possess natural characteristics of leading others and who are nominated to take
on a leadership position to carry out a more guiding and facilitating role. Peer Leaders are committed, hardworking,
intelligent, resourceful, and enthusiastic students who possess a strong desire to work with a diverse population so as to
induce their traits into other .Therefore peer leaders work hand in hand with Mentor and Student Coordinator to facilitate
and to improve the program flow .
As most of the fellows will find it easier to connect themselves with the people from their peer group to train them, peer
leadership training is introduced. The types of roles and responsibilities of a peer leader may include acting as a role model,
educator, mentor or counselor for the respective group of fellows.
Peer leaders are encouraged to take active roles to address issues that are of most concern to them to work together in
order to improve the program for IMD CHANGE fellows .
“Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders.”
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Interview of a Fellows Leader # Reflection On your leadership and involvement journey, it is important to ask questions of those who have walked before you. In this
reflection you are asked to interview a fellows leader at UCF on his/her involvement with leadership, academics, and
service.
Possible questions to ask during your interview:
What is your personal philosophy/definition of leadership?
How did you first get involved in clubs and activities at VIT?
What skills do you believe are important to be an effective leader? Why?
Who is your role-model/mentor?
What are some of the activities that you perform in your club/organization?
Do you find it difficult to balance being involved with clubs/organizations and your
academics? Please explain.
What has been your biggest challenge in leadership/ as a fellows leader?
What has been your biggest celebration in leadership/ as a fellows leader?
What are some resources at VIT that every fellows leader should know about?
What are some words of advice that you would give to a new fellows leader here at VIT?
Define: Is your philosophy of leadership similar to that of this fellows leader? Yes or no and why? Has your personal philosophy
changed or been modified since your interview? What are clubs/organizations are you interested in getting involved with at
VIT or Outside.
Explore: What did you learn from this interview with the fellows leader about leadership? What leadership specific theories relate to
how this person views leadership? How will you take his/her words of wisdom and apply them to your leadership,
academic, and service development while at VIT .
Requirements: The fellows leader that you select must be a current fellows leader at theVIT.He/she must hold a leadership
position in a registered club/organization at VIT .
You must meet face-to-face with the fellows leader.
You must contact the fellows leader no less than1 week before the interview to arrange a
time to meet.
You must start early on this project. YOU are responsible for seeking out and contacting the fellows leader. If
you are unable to get a hold of a fellows leader, quickly try to contact someone else. In the end YOU(and your
grade) is responsible- procrastination on your part does not constitute and emergency on a fellows leader’s part.
If you are having trouble, meet with your mentor for ideas and suggestions.
