At the MIT Leadership Center, we believe that leadership is the process of solving problems that won’t otherwise be handled in the existing system. Being a highly effective leader requires a deep understanding of what it means to be human in a complex world. Rallying around a cause, problem, issue, or opportunity that matters to you and to the world is a cornerstone of leading at MIT.

We offer a range of courses, programs, and executive coaching for MBA students. The key to developing into an effective leader is to learn about and practice it. Leadership development means pursuing self and other-awareness in the service of improving performance at three levels; individual, team, and organization. Through intense reflection, our students begin to recognize their strengths and uncover any gaps. They leverage diverse opinions and collaborate with people who have ideas that will work. They harness the right resources to solve complex problems at the individual, team, and organizational level. They develop the ability to manage conflict and reflect on their experiences. And true to MIT’s ethos, they know how to iteratively test and refine their personalized approach as they develop into the highly principled leaders the world needs today.

The MIT Leadership Center designs courses and programs that facilitate students’ leadership development while at MIT Sloan and far beyond their time on campus. Beginning with orientation, leadership is woven throughout the entire student experience. MIT Sloan graduates leave campus equipped with field-tested leadership frameworks they can apply to make a lasting impact from any position in any organization.