MIT Sloan School of Management
Leadership in an Exponentially Changing World
Gain the skills needed to strategically lead teams and reach company goals.
Start date
31 March 2021
Enroll by 23 March 2021
Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
6–8 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
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Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
A traditional approach to leadership is no longer sufficient in a world that is changing at an exponential rate. Leadership in the 21st century requires an orientation towards continuous learning and adaptation to the evolving landscape, new technologies, and shifting customer preferences. This program provides new approaches for leading teams towards effectively reaching organizational goals by drawing on the 4-CAPS+ Leadership Framework, developed by Faculty Director Deborah Ancona and her colleagues at MIT. In it, you’ll examine your personal leadership style and how to effectively leverage others — both inside and outside teams and organizations — to aid in successfully addressing and overcoming organizational challenges.
Is this course for you?
This program is designed for professionals looking to improve their leadership capabilities within their organization and discover their personal leadership style. Business leaders will expand and refine their current leadership knowledge, which will help them to facilitate innovation and adaptation, and drive high-performance teams. Mid-level and senior managers will be given the chance to engage with other professionals and develop their ability to lead teams more effectively and meet business objectives. Aspiring leaders will develop the confidence needed to demonstrate that they have the skills to lead.
Course overview
Introduction
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
A traditional approach to leadership is no longer sufficient in a world that is changing at an exponential rate. Leadership in the 21st century requires an orientation towards continuous learning and adaptation to the evolving landscape, new technologies, and shifting customer preferences. This program provides new approaches for leading teams towards effectively reaching organizational goals by drawing on the 4-CAPS+ Leadership Framework, developed by Faculty Director Deborah Ancona and her colleagues at MIT. In it, you’ll examine your personal leadership style and how to effectively leverage others — both inside and outside teams and organizations — to aid in successfully addressing and overcoming organizational challenges.
Is this course for you?
This program is designed for professionals looking to improve their leadership capabilities within their organization and discover their personal leadership style. Business leaders will expand and refine their current leadership knowledge, which will help them to facilitate innovation and adaptation, and drive high-performance teams. Mid-level and senior managers will be given the chance to engage with other professionals and develop their ability to lead teams more effectively and meet business objectives. Aspiring leaders will develop the confidence needed to demonstrate that they have the skills to lead.
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, drawing on the 4-CAPS+ Leadership Framework, to address organizational challenges.
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
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Faculty Director
Deborah Ancona
Seley Distinguished Professor of Management, MIT Sloan School of Management
Earn a certificate of completion from MIT Sloan
Learn to lead teams effectively and earn an official certificate of completion from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
This program also counts towards an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate, which you can earn by completing four programs; three from your chosen certificate track and one completed in person. Find out more.
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GetSmarter, a 2U, Inc. brand, is an online learning expert with over 10 years' experience in developing high-quality online short courses from the world’s leading universities. We deliver market-led courses that equip working professionals with the expertise required for the workplace of the future. Through a data-driven approach, we analyze future skills requirements and ensure all courses address this need.
Students are supported at every stage of the learning journey, enabling them to thrive professionally through increased relevance, competence, and confidence. Find out more about GetSmarter’s approach to digital learning, course design, and online delivery here.
Payment options
You can pay your course fees before the course starts, or you may opt for a split payment plan on courses that are nine weeks and shorter. For courses 10 weeks and longer, there is a three-part payment plan available. To find out more about payment options please visit our Payment and Financing FAQ, or contact an Enrollment Adviser, to find out which option you qualify for.
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GetSmarter's learning model is designed to help you, as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The course work is broken up into weekly, manageable bite-sized modules, with incremental deadlines, designed to help you pace yourself over the duration of the course and allow you the legroom to work when it suits you best.
At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
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By improving your skills and industry knowledge, you'll have an influence on the success of your organization. Why wouldn't you ask your boss to help you fund your studies if it's going to have an impact on the way you do business?
Of our past students, 37 percent have received financial assistance from their employers. You can ask for help, too. Here is a guide to show you how to request financial assistance from your employer.
If you are a Learning & Development (L&D) manager, or involved in training and upskilling for an organization, you can request information regarding our corporate offering on our GetSmarter for business page.
How to change your start date
As part of our commitment to your professional development, GetSmarter offers you a two-week period to change your course start date or request your money back if you’re not fully satisfied.
To qualify for a deferral of your course start date, or to cancel your enrollment and receive a refund of your course fee, your request would need to reach our Success Advisers before the release of Module 2. For more information, please read our Terms and Conditions.
Discover the Online Campus
The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please see the list of university partner login pages here.
