Foundations of Leadership and Influence in Tech

Succeeding in today’s distributed, technology-rich companies demands effectively leading and influencing others. This dynamic, interactive course is designed for ambitious professionals who are looking to have an impact, whether just starting out or already managing teams. Drawing heavily from social psychology and organizational behavior, this course goes beyond theory to develop real-world approaches. Students will engage with case studies and hands-on exercises to build the practical, research-backed skills needed to drive business impact with leadership and influence. A key focus is understanding workplace hierarchies and social dynamics, equipping students to thrive in complex, organizations — whether in tech or beyond.

(Until 2021, this course was titled “Managing in Information-Intensive Companies”. In 2023 & 2024, the course was titled “Leadership, Management, and Collaboration”.)