Tech Moves Fast

Get Ahead. Lead the Way.

ONLINE PROGRAM
LEADERSHIP
& INNOVATION
 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

OVERVIEW
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 Participants will learn to encourage a culture
embedded in MIT’s DNA. That is why MIT of innovation and creativity. Our practical
Professional Education has created the online approach is designed to transmit knowledge
Leadership & Innovation program, a course and skills that can be applied immediately.
designed for self-aware leaders who seek a
competitive edge for themselves and their
organizations.

8 WEEKS $1,950 USD 100% ONLINE LEARNING BY DOING

 OBJECTIVES
This online program provides leaders with the skills and knowledge they need
to inspire creativity and innovation. What´s the return on investment? A boost to company
performance and a competitive edge in a highly competitive world.

Learn how to translate novel ideas into innovative action.

Explore how to better create innovative cultures and lead innovative high-performing teams.

Understand how your personal leadership style impacts innovation in your organization.

Learn how to identify, define and overcome obstacles to creativity and innovation.

Articulate a vision that inspires others to unleash their creativity.

“This course will help professionals take on more

responsibility and pivot their careers to more senior
leadership positions. It is going to give them actual tools
that they can execute the next day on their job.”

Clara Piloto
Director of Global Programs
MIT PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

LEADERSHIP & INNOV

ATION
 WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

The program´s lessons can be applied to many

different industries, business models and positions.
We all have the capacity to lead, regardless of our
job title, but not everyone takes up the challenge.

This program might be of particular interest to:

Professionals leading teams for which

innovation is central to success.
Technical experts with a strong interest
in technology, innovation and leadership
positions.
Entrepreneurs who lead tech startups and
aspire to innovate.
Professionals determined to drive
success by catalyzing innovation in their
organizations.

“Leaders determine how organizations adapt to

change. Mastering leadership is not an easy task.”
Dr. David Niño, Senior Lecturer
Leadership & Innovation program
 PROGRAM MODULES
Module 1: WHY LEADERSHIP MATTERS IN THE INNOVATION PROCESS?
• Introduction and objectives.
• Innovating in a fast changing world.
• Methodology of creative thinking.
• The role of leadership and innovation.

Module 2: MY LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Identifying leadership skills.
• What do you stand for?
• Forces conditioning us.
• Learning how we have learned.

Module 3: CREATING AND COMMUNICATING A SHARED VISION

• Elements of a shared vision: Who are we?
• Elements of a shared vision: Where do we come from?
• Elements of a shared vision: Where are we headed?
• Presenting your strategic vision.

Module 4: ANALYSIS OF A REAL PROJECT

 METHODOLOGY AND ASSESSMENT
Innovation requires action. That is why
this program will help you implement
everything that you will learn. And you
won’t just learn from video lectures –
you will also get to participate in an
engaging and collaborative learning
environment.
E-sessions, which are recorded and
uploaded to the virtual campus for
those who cannot attend the live
sessions.
Self-assessments.
Applied case studies.
Real world activities.
Guided discussion forums.
Knowledge Assessments.
Recommended readings and videos.
Access to industry learning facilitators.
Peer-reviewed feedback.
INSTRUCTOR
David Niño
David Niño is a Senior Lecturer in the Bernard M. Gordon-MIT
Engineering Leadership Program. Previously, he was Professor in
the Practice of Engineering Leadership and Lecturer in Management
at Rice University. While at Rice, he led the establishment of the
university’s first four-year academic certificate in engineering
leadership and was Director of Leadership Rice, the university-
wide leadership development program.
A former management professor, Dr. Niño has published on the
subjects of leadership, ethics, organizational culture, and the
development of professional management skills. He has conducted
research in high technology environments and is currently interested
in investigating how leadership is developed among engineers and
engineering organizations.
Dr. Niño has taught leadership since 1998 at the undergraduate,
masters, doctoral, and executive/professional levels. He is currently
a founding officer of the Leadership Development Division of the
American Society of Engineering Education and consults with
professionals and executives in the areas of leadership and team
development. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from the University
of Texas at Austin, where he also earned his B.A., B.B.A., and M.A.
degrees.

David Niño is the Instructor of the

online Leadership & Innovation program
 CERTIFICATE
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be
awarded an MIT Professional Education certificate of
completion and 4.0 MIT CEUs (Continuing Education
Units).
 HOW TO REGISTER

Fill out the registration form: Your place will be reserved as soon as We will send you access keys to the virtual
1. 2. we receive your confirmation. 3. campus so you can familiarize yourself with
it. The content of the program will become
available on the first day the course starts.

Register now >

 MORE INFORMATION
For further information, you may contact an advisor from
Global Alumni:

USA: +1 786 374 2855

Europe: +34 666 605 393

professionalprograms@mit.edu

professionalprograms.mit.edu

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE
For the launch of this program, MIT Professional Education
is collaborating with Global Alumni, an education technology
company specialized in providing high-quality e-learning services
for students all over the world. Visit website