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
20 October 2021
Enroll by 12 October 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
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)
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 continuous learning and adaptation to the evolving landscape, new technologies, and shifting customer preferences.
The Leadership in an Exponentially Changing World online program from the MIT Sloan School of Management 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. Over the course of six weeks, you’ll examine your leadership style and how to leverage others effectively — both inside and outside teams and organizations — to aid in successfully addressing and overcoming organizational challenges. At the end of this online program, you’ll leave with a certificate of completion from MIT Sloan and the executive leadership competencies to mobilize individuals toward change.
Is this course for you?
This MIT Sloan online course is designed for professionals looking to improve their leadership and management capabilities, while discovering their personal leadership style. Business leaders will expand and refine their current leadership knowledge, helping them facilitate innovation and adaptation and drive high-performance teams. Mid-level and senior managers will get a chance to engage with other professionals and develop their ability to lead teams more effectively, while meeting business objectives. Aspiring leaders will develop the confidence 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 continuous learning and adaptation to the evolving landscape, new technologies, and shifting customer preferences.
The Leadership in an Exponentially Changing World online program from the MIT Sloan School of Management 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. Over the course of six weeks, you’ll examine your leadership style and how to leverage others effectively — both inside and outside teams and organizations — to aid in successfully addressing and overcoming organizational challenges. At the end of this online program, you’ll leave with a certificate of completion from MIT Sloan and the executive leadership competencies to mobilize individuals toward change.
Is this course for you?
This MIT Sloan online course is designed for professionals looking to improve their leadership and management capabilities, while discovering their personal leadership style. Business leaders will expand and refine their current leadership knowledge, helping them facilitate innovation and adaptation and drive high-performance teams. Mid-level and senior managers will get a chance to engage with other professionals and develop their ability to lead teams more effectively, while meeting business objectives. Aspiring leaders will develop the confidence 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 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
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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
Gain effective leadership techniques and earn an official certificate of completion from MIT Sloan.
This program also counts towards 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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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 page, 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.
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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.
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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.
