Source: U-M Center for Innovation
The University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit is launching the Detroit Leadership Lab, a hands-on, three-week program designed to build practical leadership skills for real-world application.
The program marks the launch of UMCI’s workforce development initiatives in Detroit, expanding access to career-focused learning opportunities that prepare individuals to lead in today’s evolving workplace.
Held over three Saturdays beginning May 16, participants will strengthen emotional intelligence, improve communication, and develop the ability to lead effectively – even without formal authority. Through interactive sessions, learners will practice navigating conflict, making decisions in uncertainty, and applying creative problem-solving strategies, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
“Leadership today requires more than technical expertise – it demands self-awareness, adaptability and the ability to act in complex situations,” said Lauren Atkins Budde, director of academic content strategy at University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit. “This lab is designed to give participants practical tools they can use immediately in their work and communities.”
