1. Antarang Leadership Lab
The Antarang Leadership Lab (ALL) is an immersive, experiential space designed to nurture intimate and impactful leadership among ISPP scholars. Rooted in the spirit of Antarang—meaning “inner” or “intimate”—the lab fosters personal growth through hands-on learning and meaningful dialogue.
Workshops begin with self-awareness and expand into themes like:
- Networking and cultural fluency
- Teamwork and effective communication
- Resilience, success, and leadership presence
The journey culminates in a three-day retreat in the hills, offering space for reflection and renewal.
Scholars are grouped into small, informal squads led by a Squad Facilitator, encouraging close academic and personal exchange. Each scholar is also paired with a mentor—a senior professional who serves as a sounding board for personal and career development throughout the year.
Together, these elements prepare scholars to lead with clarity, empathy, and confidence—at ISPP and beyond.
2. Policy Praxis Lab
This hands-on course places the citizen at the heart of policy, bridging theory with grounded action. Students explore how governance unfolds through laws, norms, culture, and infrastructure, and learn to design context-sensitive, actionable policy solutions.
Key elements include:
- Curated readings, guest talks, and an 8-week field project
- Design-thinking and ethnographic methods
- Stakeholder-informed interventions for local spaces
- Visual and oral communication of policy ideas
The lab equips students to navigate and shape real-world policy with empathy and insight.
3. Writing and Communication Lab
The Writing and Communication Lab sharpens scholars’ ability to engage policy stakeholders with clarity and impact. Through apprentice-style training, it builds verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills tailored for development, corporate, and academic settings.
The lab offers:
- Public policy, academic, and business communication modules
- Regular lectures and personalised one-on-one coaching
- Collaboration with the Careers team for professional readiness
Scholars learn to craft compelling messages, translate research for diverse audiences, and communicate with confidence across platforms.
4. Professional Development Lab
The Professional Development Lab (PDL) bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world policy practice. Over a seven-month journey, scholars gain:
- Sector insights across think tanks, government, consulting, CSR, and development
- Hands-on skills in project management, policy analysis, and stakeholder communication
- Career readiness through resume workshops, mock interviews, and communication coaching
- Mentorship and curated networking to build confidence and clarity in career pathways
PDL equips scholars with the skills, mindset, and networks to thrive in diverse public policy roles.
