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In fall quarter, first-year MBA students are required to take Leadership Labs, an experiential course where they practice core leadership skills in team settings. In “squads” of six guided by second-year Arbuckle Fellows, students participate in a series of role-plays, case studies, and simulations geared to mimic the stakes and ambiguity of real-life scenarios, allowing them to refine their decision-making and critical thinking abilities throughout the quarter. At the end of the course, Leaders