MIT Sloan School of Management
Leadership in an Exponentially Changing World
Acquire the necessary skills to effectively lead teams and achieve organizational objectives through strategic planning.
Start date
16 July 2025
Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
Access resources from start date
Effort
6–8 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
The percentage of leaders who agree that their workforce’s capacity to adapt, reskill, and assume new roles is central to their company’s ability to navigate future disruptions.
Deloitte (2021).
The margins of companies with a high capacity for change are double those of companies with a lower capacity for change.
Bain & Company (Jun, 2020).
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
The world is evolving exponentially, and traditional leadership approaches are no longer adequate. Leadership in the 21st century demands a constant learning mindset and flexibility to adapt to shifting landscapes, technological advancements, and evolving customer preferences.
To address these needs, the MIT Sloan School of Management has developed the Leadership in an Exponentially Changing World online program, introducing innovative methods for leading teams toward achieving organizational goals. This program utilizes the 4-CAPS+ Leadership Framework created by Faculty Director Deborah Ancona and colleagues at MIT. During the six-week MIT Sloan certificate program, participants will explore their leadership style and discover how to effectively collaborate with others within and outside their team or organization to overcome organizational challenges. Upon completion, participants of this program will receive a digital certificate of completion from MIT Sloan and the executive leadership skills necessary to motivate individuals toward change.
Is this course for you?
This online MIT Sloan leadership program aims to enhance professionals' leadership and management skills and assist them in identifying their unique leadership style. Participants will refine their existing leadership expertise, enabling them to promote innovation, adaptability, and foster high-performance teams. The MIT certificate program is beneficial for mid-level and senior managers, as they will interact with other professionals and improve their ability to lead teams toward achieving business objectives. Additionally, aspiring leaders will gain confidence in their leadership capabilities.
Course overview
Introduction
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
The world is evolving exponentially, and traditional leadership approaches are no longer adequate. Leadership in the 21st century demands a constant learning mindset and flexibility to adapt to shifting landscapes, technological advancements, and evolving customer preferences.
To address these needs, the MIT Sloan School of Management has developed the Leadership in an Exponentially Changing World online program, introducing innovative methods for leading teams toward achieving organizational goals. This program utilizes the 4-CAPS+ Leadership Framework created by Faculty Director Deborah Ancona and colleagues at MIT. During the six-week MIT Sloan certificate program, participants will explore their leadership style and discover how to effectively collaborate with others within and outside their team or organization to overcome organizational challenges. Upon completion, participants of this program will receive a digital certificate of completion from MIT Sloan and the executive leadership skills necessary to motivate individuals toward change.
Is this course for you?
This online MIT Sloan leadership program aims to enhance professionals' leadership and management skills and assist them in identifying their unique leadership style. Participants will refine their existing leadership expertise, enabling them to promote innovation, adaptability, and foster high-performance teams. The MIT certificate program is beneficial for mid-level and senior managers, as they will interact with other professionals and improve their ability to lead teams toward achieving business objectives. Additionally, aspiring leaders will gain confidence in their leadership capabilities.
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Leading organisations recognise the value of this course and invest in it to enhance their employees' skills and expertise.
What will set you apart
The ability to lead teams effectively to meet organizational goals.
Newfound knowledge of X-teams to help drive innovation in your organization.
Structures and processes to address organizational challenges, drawing on the 4-CAPS+ Leadership Framework.
The ability to discover and adapt your personal leadership style to be more proactive.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Your leadership signature
Module 2
Understanding your organizational context
Module 3
Building relationships within and across organizations
Module 4
Creating a compelling vision of the future
Module 5
Inventing your way to a new future and building credibility
Module 6
X-teams and your leadership journey
Faculty Director
Deborah Ancona
Seley Distinguished Professor of Management, MIT Sloan School of Management
Earn a certificate of completion from MIT Sloan
Acquire knowledge about effective leadership strategies and earn an official digital certificate of completion from MIT Sloan.
This program also counts toward an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate, which you can earn upon completion of four programs where at least three of the four come from your chosen certificate track and at least one is completed in person. Find full details here.
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