Presented by AIGA and Carnegie Mellon University

About the program
As traditional roles between disciplines and collaborators are becoming blurred, designers are finding themselves in positions of increasing influence. To effectively lead clients, boards of directors, community groups or transdisciplinary teams, new skills and perspectives are required along with an understanding of one’s personal leadership potential.

“Design Leadership & Change” is an executive-education course designed for mid-career professional designers who want to learn how to lead with their strengths for more successful outcomes. This user-directed, open studio style course is intended to address the individual leadership concerns of each participant, and to give participants the tools they need to increase their capacity as leaders in day-to-day situations.

At the end of this transformative week, you will walk away with more confidence about your leadership ability, tools to immediately elevate your influence and a clear understanding of how to push your career to the next level.

How to apply
AIGA members are eligible for a 10 percent discount on tuition! Learn more about the program and apply online.

Applicants will be asked to provide résumés or descriptions of their professional experience. In addition, they will be asked to describe how they see themselves as leaders now and what they hope to gain from attending this program.

Service Design Weekend Workshop
From June 17–19, Carnegie Mellon’s School of Design and Tepper School of Business will also offer a wellness-focused “Service Design Weekend Workshop”, co-taught by Shelly Evenson and Hugh Dubberly, for a separate fee. AIGA members are eligible for discounted pricing on the workshop as well as a combination package that includes the workshop along with “Design Leadership & Change” to maximize your learning.

About the Carnegie Mellon School of Design
At Carnegie Mellon’s School of Design, we believe that design is a humanistic discipline that involves initiating, planning and shaping products, communications, ideas and services within continually changing social, environmental and economic landscapes. Drawing on the strengths of the liberal arts and the scientific and creative disciplines, the School of Design at Carnegie Mellon University prepares students to solve problems, facilitate transdisciplinary collaboration and become catalysts for innovation and social change.

About the Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business
The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon consistently ranks among the top business schools in the world. The school’s legacy is closely tied to our pioneering work in introducing management science to the marketplace and B-school arena. A commitment to knowledge discovery via interdisciplinary collaboration is at the heart of our academic philosophy. As one of the most technologically elite universities in the world, a dedication to cutting edge learning and application underlies everything that we do—with an approach to business management that allows our students to make a significant impact in business and in society.

Non-discrimination policy
Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in admission, employment or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or other federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.

In addition, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate in admission, employment or administration of its programs on the basis of religion, creed, ancestry, belief, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Carnegie Mellon does not discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.

Cancellation policy
Programs are subject to cancellation or change. Liability is limited to funds remitted for program registration and sponsorship fees. Faculty is subject to change without prior notice.

If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact AIGA SF at aiga@aigasf.org or 415-626-6008. For reasonable assistance accommodations to be provided, please RSVP for the event and notify us at least five business days in advance. If we do not receive timely notification of your reasonable request, we may not be able to make the necessary arrangements by the time of the event.
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