The Program
Collaboration Lab is a branded bookend experience for Ross MBA1 students that provides leadership development training focused on team collaboration skills at the start of their first year during orientation (Launch) and at the end of their year during their MAP consulting projects (Accelerate). Sessions in this program integrate action-based learning with evidence-based tools and frameworks to help students design and lead high-performing teams.
Get Involved
As an incoming student, you will receive information via email from your program office about your orientation.

“The Sanger programs were engaging and energizing. They left me excited to get started and practice new leadership techniques. They also helped me identify all the resources at my disposal to grow my leadership skills.” – WMBA ‘25
Key Dates
Full-Time MBA
Week of August 14, 2023 for the Class of 2025
Program Type
Workshop, Action-Based Learning
Time Commitment
Varies by academic program
Participant Requirements
Full-Time MBA
Skills You’ll Learn
Self-Leadership
You’ll gain self-awareness of your leadership skills, learn how to create an intentional leadership learning journey for yourself, and gain resources to guide you on this journey.
Leading Others
You’ll gain access to valuable interpersonal skills, including communication, influence, and emotional intelligence.
Leading Teams and Organizations
You’ll learn how to lead teams and organizations, including building collaborative cultures, driving results, structuring team processes, and developing team flexibility and innovation.