Online course Leadership & Innovation ———— Leadership & Innovation Online Course ——— 1 Leadership is a wonderful thing to experience. In this course, you will learn some of the main skills that allow you to exercise leadership, but in the context of leading others to open new doors that center on innovation. Dr. David Niño ——— 2 Online course Leadership & Innovation ———— Online course — Leadership & Innovation ” “ 07 / Key takeaways 08 / Participant Profile 10 / Instructor 11 / Course outline 12 / Enrollment Process 13 / Certificate of Completion 15/ About MIT Professional Education 17 / Benefits of an MIT Professional Education Online Course 18 / The Beyond Online Methodology 20 / Benefits of Joining the Community 21 / Corporate Courses 22 / The Experience in Numbers ——— 3 Online course Leadership & Innovation 06 / About the course ———— Index Index 04 / The relevance of leadership in an ecosystem of continuous innovation Artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, biotechnology, robotics... Are all key pieces of the technological evolution that is changing the world. In the most transformative era in the history of humanity, organizations and projects increasingly need the combination of great interpersonal skills and leadership. To make this a reality, it is necessary to develop ‘soft skills’ with the objective of reinforcing a culture of constant innovation and ability. • Create a culture driven by change. • Develop a global vision of projects. • Exercise the capacity to inspire and motivate others. Clara Piloto “ Director of Global Programs MIT Professional Education ——— 4 The qualities of leadership and innovation define the success of organizations. Optimizing both these skills can take an individual exceedingly far in their professional trajectory and drive their organizations forward to become more competitive than ever. Leaders reinforce innovation by involving employees in the decisions that matter to them. Online course Leadership & Innovation ———— The relevance of leadership in an ecosystem of continuous innovation Online course Leadership & Innovation ———— Directing innovation and change to open new doors 9% of organizations qualified as leaders in terms of both data strategy and innovation culture. 75% of companies in 2021 report that innovation is among their organizations’ top three priorities, which is 10 percentage points higher than 2020. Source: BCG, 2021. Source: Forbes, 2021. 11% of surveyed organizations reported they have a “strong” or “very strong” leadership bench, the lowest it has been rated in the past 10 years. Source: Forbes, 2021. ——— 5 8 weeks 8-10 hours a week ———— Online Online course Leadership & Innovation About the Course MIT has been a trailblazer for innovative ideas for more than a century. In this time of unprecedented transformation, organizations need to combine technical excellence with leadership skills. Leadership and innovation are deeply embedded in MIT’s DNA. That is why MIT Professional Education has created the online Leadership & Innovation course, a course designed for selfaware leaders who seek a competitive edge for themselves and their organizations. Participants will learn to encourage a culture of innovation and creativity. Our practical approach is designed to transmit knowledge and skills that can be applied immediately. Register ——— 6 At the end of this course, you will: 01 • Learn how a new and useful idea can be translated into innovation. 02 • Become more in tune with your own leadership style and be encouraged to consider its effects on group creativity and innovation. 03 • Reframe how to define those problems that are standing in the way of executing creative visions, innovation will be better enabled. 04 • Identify and define problems in the organization as a stimulus for creativity and promotion of innovation. 05 • Understand how to create and lead high-performing teams. 06 • Familiarize yourself with articulating visions that can inspire others to become motivated to adopt creative ideas. ——— 7 Online course Leadership & Innovation This online course has been designed to provide leaders with the skills and knowledge they need in order to inspire and nurture creativity and innovation. The return on investment? A boost to their company’s performance and competitive positioning in a highly competitive world. ———— Key takeaways ——— 8 Professionals with an interest in innovation determined to create an impact on innovation processes in their organizations and drive success. CEOs and other managers of companies undergoing transformation processes for which innovation is central to success. Entrepreneurs of tech-startups with innovative aspirations. Technical experts with a strong interest in technology and innovation, and in leadership positions. Online course Leadership & Innovation The takeaways of this course are cross-sectional. They can be applied to many different industries, business models and positions. We believe that we all have the capacity to lead, regardless of our job title, but that not everyone takes up the challenge. The course might be of interest to: ———— Who should take this course? More than 25 years 12% 12% 35% 16% 30% 16-25 years 35% 10-15 years 30% 5-9 years 16% Less than 5 years 6% ———— 6% Job Category Functional Manager Other Consultant Founders / Cofounders / Partner 14% 11% 5% 29% 12% 19% Functional Specialist 11% CEO / General Manager / Country Manager Director / C-Suite Sector Education 12% Telecommunications 4% Financial Services 11% Energy 4% Software 9% Healthcare 4% Manufacturing 6% Real Estate and Construction 4% Corporate Services 5% Consumer Goods & Services 3% Transportation and Logistics: 2% Other 20% Engineering and Electronics 5% ——— 9 Mining and Agriculture 5% Government / Military 4% Online course Leadership & Innovation Years of experience Dr. David Niño Senior Lecturer in the Daniel J. Riccio Graduate Engineering Leadership Program at MIT A former professor of management, Dr. Niño has published on leadership, ethics, corporate culture, and the development of professional management skills. He has conducted research in cutting-edge technology environments and is currently interested in researching how leadership develops among engineers and in engineering organizations. “Leaders can have a great impact on how organizations adapt to change. And developing themselves as a capable leader is difficult.” Dr. Niño has taught leadership since 1998 at the undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and executive/professional levels. ——— 10 He is currently a founding officer of the Leadership Development Division of the American Society for Engineering Education and advises professionals and executives on leadership and development issues. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Texas, Austin, where he also studied for his Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, and Master of Arts. Online course Leadership & Innovation Dr. David Niño teaches in MIT’s Daniel J. Riccio Graduate Engineering Leadership Program. Previously, he was a Professor of Engineering Leadership Practice and Management at Rice University. During this tenure, he led the creation of the first four-year certificate in engineering leadership and was director of Rice Leadership, the university’s leadership development program. ———— Instructor Instructor Module 1 – Why leadership matters in the innovation process? Online course Leadership & Innovation Module 3 – Creating and communicating a shared vision • Introduction and objectives • Elements of a Shared Vision: “Who are we?” • Innovating in a fast-changing world • Elements of a Shared Vision: “Where do we come from?” • Methodology of creative thinking • • The role of leadership in innovation Elements of a s Shared Vision: “Where are we headed?” • References and resources • Presenting your strategic vision Module 2 – My leadership skills • Identifying leadership skills • What do you stand for? • Forces conditioning us • Learning how we have learned Module 4 – Analysis of a real project *Course content may change for academic reasons. Register ——— 11 ———— Course outline Online course Leadership & Innovation Enrollment Process ———— 01 • Complete the form on the registration page. 02 • Your place will be reserved upon confirmation of payment. 03 • You will receive a welcome email with the steps to follow. 04 • You will then be able to access the virtual campus and begin to familiarize yourself with it. 05 • The course content will be available on the start date. 06 • You will begin your journey towards MIT knowledge. Register ——— 12 In order to obtain MIT CEUs, participants must complete a required MIT CEU confirmation form. MIT CEUs are calculated based on the number of learning hours in each course. *The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is defined as 10 contact hours of ongoing learning to indicate the amount of time they have devoted to a non-credit/ non-degree professional development program. ——— 13 Online course Leadership & Innovation All participants who successfully complete Leadership & Innovation will receive an MIT Professional Education Certificate of Completion. In addition, they will also earn 6.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). ———— Certificate of Completion ——— 14 ———— Online course Leadership & Innovation MIT Professional Education provides continuing education courses and lifelong learning opportunities for professionals at all levels, from around the world. Worthy of note is that MIT professors and lecturers lead and teach all MIT Professional Education offerings. Some of our courses have a long history, others are relatively new. ——— 15 Our Digital Plus courses go beyond online, blending cutting-edge content delivered using the best of online technology and traditional classroom instruction, to enable effective learning outcomes in a flexible, collaborative learning environment. All MIT Professional Education courses offer certificates, and Continuing Education Units (CEUs), some offer MIT credit in addition. Online course Leadership & Innovation ———— About MIT Professional Education MIT Professional Education fosters the development of innovative leaders equipped to address complex problems globally “ Bhaskar Pant Executive Director of MIT Professional Education ——— 16 MIT Professional Education offers students not only a world-class technical education but also the expertise and increasingly essential human skills to convert that knowledge into real-world, adaptable solutions that benefit all of humankind. Online course Leadership & Innovation The Institute is committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge, and to working with others to apply this knowledge for the benefit of humankind. ———— MIT Professional Education is central to MIT’s vision. It fulfills the mandate to connect practitioner-oriented education with industry, and to incorporate industry feedback and knowledge into MIT education and research. 01 • To fulfill your reskilling and upskilling needs in this fastchanging environment. 02 • To master the technical and human skills necessary for effective leadership. 03 • To learn proactively with our hands-on methodology and real case applications. 04 • To explore the latest knowledge with MIT Faculty, leaders in their respective areas. 05 • To build a solid network with professionals from diverse fields and nationalities. Register ——— 17 Online course Leadership & Innovation ———— Why should you pursue an MIT Professional Education Online Course? MIT Professional Education is revolutionizing the digital learning experience. In fact, we are no longer talking about online-only, but rather an interactive and collaborative learning experience that’s digitally powered: a Beyond Online experience. With MIT Professional Education, you’ll have an opportunity to: Online course Leadership & Innovation That is because not only will you have access to one of the most innovative e-learning platforms that utilizes the latest technology, you’ll also have an opportunity to meet and work with some of the world’s leading subject matter experts in the fields of technology. 1. Attend international workshops and live webinars 2. Collaborate and engage with world-renowned MIT faculty 3. Learn from external facilitators, guest speakers, and subject matter experts from various industries 4. Meet and network with other course participants from all around the world ——— 18 ———— The Beyond Online Methodology Even though our online courses are open to hundreds of participants, each cohort is capped at 50 participants. By connecting digitally and working in much smaller groups with colleagues from around the globe, you’ll get the feeling of a personalized learning experience, as if you were in the same classroom. We believe in practical applications for implementing what participants learn. That’s why at MIT Professional Education, we give participants the tools to make their experience as fulfilling as possible: Self-assessment ——— 19 Live virtual sessions Guided discussion forums Case applications Weekly projects Share practices with your cohort Additional resources (videos, readings, etc.) Online course Leadership & Innovation ———— Meet and work with some of the world’s leading subject matter experts in the fields of technology 01 • 15% discount for MIT Professional Education online courses and short-duration in-person courses. 02 • Access to the virtual campus for six months after completing the course. 03 • Exclusive announcements of new courses, courses, and events. 04 • Unlimited refresher resources and access to webinars. 05 • Invitation to the “MIT Professional Education” LinkedIn group, exclusively for alumni. 06 • Networking opportunities with other MIT Professional Education alumni. Register ——— 20 Online course Leadership & Innovation MIT Professional Education offers a number of benefits for participants who successfully complete this course: ———— Benefits of Joining The Community Online course Leadership & Innovation At MIT Professional Education, we are committed to accompanying organizations as they aspire to provide their professionals with the ongoing education critical for success in today’s competitive environment. That’s why we offer plans for companies who wish to train their professionals with us. Which Corporate Course best suits your organization’s needs? Standard courses Teams or groups of at least 10 people will obtain special conditions in their registration to any of our courses. Custom courses Custom-made to meet the specific needs of each company and its professionals. For more information on our Corporate Courses, please contact us at: [email protected] ——— 21 ———— Corporate Courses Online course Leadership & Innovation 94% 91% Of our Professional Alumni Of our Professional Alumni consider would go through another MIT it important or very important to Professional Education training. obtain a Certificate issued by MIT Professional Education. +60,000 92% More than 60,000 participants in Of our Professional Alumni our online courses. significantly, or outstandingly, value their experience with us. 155 +12,000 Over 12,000 women attending our courses +1,600 More than 1,600 online activities ——— 22 Register ———— The Experience in Numbers Online course Leadership & Innovation Testimonials ———— “ Rafael Maglione Associate Manager Customer Successw at Red Hat “This course really opens your mind. The contect is rich and the exchange of experience with the other participants was essential. I will definitely take other courses at MIT Professional Education.” “ Dillep Larala Data Architect (Public Sector) at Deloitte “Definitely, this course will add value to your decision-making process and gives the steps you should take to be a leader.” ——— 23 “ Patrice Verin Freelance Project Manager “My learning experience during the leadership and innovation course from MIT PE was outstanding. The learning format is interactive, making it possible to connect with other leaders from around the world.” For more information, please contact us. ——— 24 USA: +1 (617) 861 2554 [email protected] professionalprograms.mit.edu Online course Leadership & Innovation ———— Are you ready to become a leader who drives innovation?
