Drawing on the importance of neuroscience principles like neuroplasticity, this program looks at promoting organizational and personal resilience, leadership development, and business performance.

The modern business environment is constantly evolving. As a result of this rapid change, there’s an increase in the amount of information that needs to be processed and problems that need to be solved. Now, more than ever, there is a demand for resilient and agile leaders who can effectively adapt to change and drive innovation.

Although business leaders do not have control over the external factors impacting their businesses, they can prepare themselves and their organizations to better respond to, and navigate through, change. The Neuroscience for Business online short course takes a scientific approach to leadership. Drawing on the importance of neuroscience principles like neuroplasticity, it looks at promoting organizational and personal resilience, leadership development, and business performance.

Gain an in-depth understanding of the brain and the tools you need to rewire it to maximize your leadership potential. Over six weeks, you’ll learn how to change and refine the way you think, in order to enhance how you engage with and motivate others, and boost personal and organizational performance. With key insights from industry experts, you’ll gain a better understanding of the areas for improvement in your business, and create a strategy that maps out your vision for your organization, as well as the steps required to achieve it.

Upon successful completion of your course, you will earn a certificate of completion from the MIT Sloan School of Management. This course may also count toward MIT Sloan Executive Certificate requirements.

Evidence from neuroscience suggests that by changing the way they think, leaders can significantly improve how they engage with and motivate others, make better decisions, and improve personal and organizational performance. The ability of the brain to adapt and change is referred to as neuroplasticity, and it can be applied not only to individuals but also to organizations.

This program enables leaders to discover the impact of the brain on their ability to lead, and reveals how they can rewire their brain to become more effective. Participants will investigate their thinking approach, natural preferences and blindspots as leaders, and discover how to boost their thinking skills and leadership behavior. Finally, they will explore the power of visualization to inspire action, and determine how to maximize their leadership potential to induce organizational change and leave a powerful legacy.

By completing this program, leaders will foster a culture of learning within their organization, and discover how to put a structure and process in place to lay the groundwork for continuous skill development in a changing world to future-proof success.

The recommended weekly time commitment for core content is 4-5 hours, taking into account the busy lifestyles of working professionals, with an additional 2-3 hours recommended for non-compulsory weekly extension activities, should you have the time. Each module is released weekly, allowing a flexible but structured approach to learning. You’ll be supported as you engage in individual activities and group discussions, ensuring you feel confident to submit your best work at each weekly deadline.

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This action-based skills development program will be beneficial to both current and aspiring leaders looking to become more effective, agile, and resilient. Anyone in the coaching, consulting, and learning and development fields will benefit from exploring the application of neuroscience to help improve employee engagement and workplace culture. Unpacking important neuroscience principles, this program will help leaders and executives improve their personal leadership style and their business processes.

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