Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Multiple locations
Boston , Massachusetts , United States
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Overview
What you will learn
Participants in the Leadership by Design - Innovation Process and Culture course offered by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will:
- Learn a shared process for solving hard to define problems
- Engage in both a hands-on and analytical approach to problem solving through robust design process.
- Explore and practice the skill of empathy in understanding the needs and desires of consumers
- Learn practical, hands-on strategies for concept generation and product prototyping
- Learn how design thinking and doing can be used to provide vision and build consensus in the development of new products & services
- Acquire tools for creating a more collaborative, innovative, and less risk-averse corporate culture
Teams from the same organization that attend this course will:
- Learn how to work across functions using an integrated approach to break down siloes
- Acquire new frameworks for communicating among and across divisions
- Gain deeper understanding and credibility among peers working in different areas
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Discussions on expression and culture
- Field exercises in observation, exploration, and user empathy
- Lectures on concept generation
- Studio exercises in persona development and story telling
- Lectures and case studies pertaining to design leadership
- Hands-on sketch modeling and rendering exercises
- Functional prototyping workshops
- Opportunities to build, test, and iterate prototypes in teams
- Concluding discussions on process and leadership
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
- We accept enrollments until the offering reaches capacity, at which point we will maintain a waitlist.
Language
English
Credits
2 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Innovation Management Leadership View 84 other Short Courses in Innovation Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Entrepreneurs and “intrapreneurs” seeking new solutions and products
- Executives and senior managers in leadership roles
- Product development managers and engineers
- Individuals and teams looking to creating a more experimental and less risk-averse corporate culture when they return to work
- Individuals and teams working for more “siloed” organizations and seeking integrated approaches for communication and innovation across teams
Tuition Fee
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International
4500 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 USD for the full programme during 2 days. -
National
4500 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 USD for the full programme during 2 days.
Living costs for Boston
1560 - 3239 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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