The Learning Lab

Strong plans alone don’t lead to change—effective implementation is needed. This course focuses on what happens after strategic action planning, guiding you through the realities of introducing and implementing change in higher education. You’ll explore how to foster organizational readiness, navigate resistance, and embed new practices into daily workflows using an evidence-based, systems-level approach.

Discover practical steps for assembling the right people to champion higher ed change initiatives within your department. This short course helps higher ed leaders and faculty assemble and sustain effective change teams.

After completing this orientation, you will be primed to start using Teach Engineering’s many offerings with your audiences, and to also engage with our wonderful community of engineering empowered educators across the U.S. and around the world.

Your story is one of your greatest tools as a leader. This course shows you how to turn lived experience into impact — shaping stories that build trust, spark alignment, and move people toward shared purpose. Explore six essential story types and uncover the leadership superpower that sets you apart, bringing greater clarity, confidence, and connection to your leadership.

Lead high-stakes conversations with clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence. Explore why tough talks strengthen teams, how physiology and identity shape responses, and how internal stories influence what we say. Use practical tools to surface concerns early, build trust, and create the conditions where people feel heard, supported, and ready to grow together.

Equip yourself to lead change projects and collaborative teams in higher education. This short course provides practical guidance for turning vision into action through effective, people-centered project management and change leadership.

Turn insight into action with an intention approach to change. In this course, you’ll learn how to move from assessment and consensus-building to strategic action planning that drives real, sustainable impact in higher education. Using practical tools, templates, and data-informed strategies, you’ll clarify priorities, set achievable goals, and create a strategic action plan to create accountability and build momentum.