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First Class Attendance is Mandatory. The class is best suited to students taking leadership roles during the MBA experience (club officer, cluster officer, peer advisor, etc.). Leadership roles can involve a wide range of communication challenges mentoring a struggling colleague, persuading investors of your brand, rallying an auditorium of new employees, working the room at an industry event, handling tough questions from the media, running team meetings in ways that elicit candid conversation and learning. While all of us at CBS are strong communicators, few of us are adept at all these different kinds of communication. The goal of this class is to broaden your repertoire, to make you a more versatile communicator who can adapt your way of communicating to meet many different challenges. The world is full of communication experts: actors, screenwriters, coaches, political speechwriters, networkers, public relations experts, diplomats and so forth. This class draws on these different crafts and professions looking for tools and methods that help in the kinds of situations business leaders face. We aim to develop two kinds of knowledge--conceptual understanding and procedural skill. Each session will involve some class discussion about frameworks cases and some active participation in exercises. We rely on role-play simulations and personalized feedback (from peers and through video) to practice and polish the behavioral skills. Our first topic, for instance, is story. We introduce concepts of story structure (e.g. protagonist, five-act structure, sensory details) and apply these to topics you anticipate speaking on as a leader (e.g. Who am I? Why hire me? What makes our organization different?). Then we practice delivering our stories with impact (silence, vocal variety, visuals). Keeping this dual emphasis on concepts and performance, we move on to topics such as coaching, public speaking, networking and making an impact in small groups, facing audiences during crises, and leading meetings.
Division: Management
Curriculum Pathway: Product Management, Leadership

Corequisite

Must be enrolled in the following Courses

Fall 2026

B8538 - 001

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
No Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Please note that this course has a make-up date on Friday, September 11 to account for the Labor Day holiday. This applies to courses that normally meet on Monday or Monday/Wednesday during the A-Term or Full-Term.

Format
A Term
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B8538 - 002

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
No Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Please note that this course has a make-up date on Friday, September 11 to account for the Labor Day holiday. This applies to courses that normally meet on Monday or Monday/Wednesday during the A-Term or Full-Term.

Format
A Term
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B8538 - 003

Faculty
Rachel Rubenstein
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
No Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Wednesday 09/08/2026 - 10/16/2026 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 880

B8538 - 004

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
No Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday 10/26/2026 - 12/11/2026 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 880

B8538 - 005

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
No Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday 10/26/2026 - 12/11/2026 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 880

Summer 2026

B8538 - 001

Faculty
Rachel Rubenstein
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

There is no class on Friday, May 29 but make-up on Friday, June 12. Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
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B8538 - 002

Faculty
Natasha Velikoselskiy
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Tuesday 05/25/2026 - 07/02/2026 2:20PM - 5:35PM Geffen 420

Spring 2026

B8538 - 001

Faculty
Rachel Rubenstein
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Wednesday 01/26/2026 - 03/06/2026 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 820

B8538 - 002

Faculty
Natasha Velikoselskiy
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Thursday 03/23/2026 - 05/01/2026 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 680

B8538 - 003

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday 03/23/2026 - 05/01/2026 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 880

B8538 - 004

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday 03/23/2026 - 05/01/2026 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 880

B8538 - 005

Faculty
Michael Morris
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Wednesday 03/23/2026 - 05/01/2026 9:00AM - 12:15PM Kravis 880

B8538 - 006

Faculty
Michael Morris
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Wednesday 03/23/2026 - 05/01/2026 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 880

B8538 - 007

Faculty
Michael Morris
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Wednesday 03/23/2026 - 05/01/2026 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 880

Fall 2025

B8538 - 001

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Due to the Labor Day holiday, a make-up class will be held on Friday, September 5.

Format
A Term
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B8538 - 002

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Due to the Labor Day holiday, a make-up class will be held on Friday, September 5.

Format
A Term
View schedule

B8538 - 003

Faculty
Natasha Velikoselskiy
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
No Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Tuesday 09/02/2025 - 10/10/2025 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 410

B8538 - 004

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday 10/20/2025 - 12/05/2025 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 880

B8538 - 005

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday 10/20/2025 - 12/05/2025 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 880

Summer 2025

B8538 - 001

Faculty
Rachel Rubenstein
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Make-up Date on Friday, May 30
Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
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B8538 - 002

Faculty
Natasha Velikoselskiy
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Tuesday 05/19/2025 - 06/27/2025 6:00PM - 9:15PM Geffen 420

Spring 2025

B8538 - 001

Faculty
Angela Lee
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Wednesday 01/27/2025 - 03/07/2025 9:00AM - 12:15PM Kravis 820

B8538 - 002

Faculty
Natasha Velikoselskiy
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Wednesday 01/27/2025 - 03/07/2025 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 410

B8538 - 003

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday 03/24/2025 - 05/02/2025 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 880

B8538 - 004

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday 03/24/2025 - 05/02/2025 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 880

B8538 - 005

Faculty
Michael Morris
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Tuesday 03/24/2025 - 05/02/2025 9:00AM - 12:15PM Kravis 410

B8538 - 006

Faculty
Michael Morris
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Tuesday 03/24/2025 - 05/02/2025 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 410

B8538 - 007

Faculty
Michael Morris
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Tuesday 03/24/2025 - 05/02/2025 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 410

Fall 2024

B8538 - 000

Faculty
Part of Term
Section Syllabus
No Syllabus
Section Notes
Format
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room

B8538 - 001

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop. Please note that this course has a make-up date on Friday, September 6 only.

Format
A Term
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B8538 - 002

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop. Please note that this course has a make-up date on Friday, September 6 only.

Format
A Term
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B8538 - 003

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - B-Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday 10/21/2024 - 12/06/2024 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 880

B8538 - 004

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - B-Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday 10/21/2024 - 12/06/2024 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 880

B8538 - 005

Faculty
Natasha Velikoselskiy
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Thursday 09/03/2024 - 10/11/2024 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 680

Summer 2024

B8538 - 001

Faculty
Rachel Rubenstein
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Thursday 05/20/2024 - 07/03/2024 6:00PM - 9:15PM Geffen 440

B8538 - 002

Faculty
Natasha Velikoselskiy
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop. This course section has a make-up date on June 21.

Format
A Term
View schedule

Spring 2024

B8538 - 001

Faculty
Michael Morris
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Tuesday 01/22/2024 - 03/01/2024 9:00AM - 12:15PM Geffen 570

B8538 - 002

Faculty
Michael Morris
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Tuesday 01/22/2024 - 03/01/2024 2:20PM - 5:35PM Geffen 570

B8538 - 003

Faculty
Michael Morris
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Tuesday 01/22/2024 - 03/01/2024 6:00PM - 9:15PM Geffen 570

B8538 - 004

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday 03/18/2024 - 04/26/2024 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 620

B8538 - 005

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday 03/18/2024 - 04/26/2024 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 620

B8538 - 006

Faculty
Jeffrey Golde
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Thursday 03/18/2024 - 04/26/2024 9:00AM - 12:15PM Geffen 570

B8538 - 007

Faculty
Natasha Velikoselskiy
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Tuesday 03/18/2024 - 04/26/2024 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 670

Fall 2023

B8538 - 001

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Please note that this course has a make-up date on Friday, September 8 only.

Format
A Term
View schedule

B8538 - 002

Faculty
Natasha Velikoselskiy
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Thursday 09/05/2023 - 10/13/2023 9:00AM - 12:15PM Geffen 570

B8538 - 003

Faculty
Angela Lee
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Wednesday 10/23/2023 - 12/08/2023 9:00AM - 12:15PM Kravis 880

B8538 - 004

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday 10/23/2023 - 12/08/2023 2:20PM - 5:35PM Geffen 420

B8538 - 005

Faculty
Brad Aspel
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday 10/23/2023 - 12/08/2023 6:00PM - 9:15PM Geffen 420

Summer 2023

B8538 - 001

Faculty
Jeffrey Golde
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Tuesday 05/22/2023 - 07/05/2023 8:30AM - 11:45AM Kravis 620

B8538 - 002

Faculty
Natasha Velikoselskiy
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
Download Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop. There is no Class on May 22.

Make-up dates on Friday, June 2, Friday, June 16, and Friday, June 23

Format
A Term
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