Introducing the Future Ready Leadership Academy | MIT Sloan Executive Education


What does it take to lead in a world where change is the only constant? For today’s executives, the challenge isn’t just delivering results—it’s transforming your organization while doing so. That paradox is at the heart of the new Future-Ready Enterprise Academy, a groundbreaking two-part course offered jointly by MIT Sloan Executive Education and IMD in Singapore.

This immersive program is designed for senior leaders who need to perform in the present while preparing for a radically different future. Whether you’re grappling with AI integration, geopolitical shifts, or the relentless pace of innovation, the Future Ready Leadership Academy gives you the tools, frameworks, and insights to lead with agility and purpose.

Two Powerhouse Institutions, One Seamless Experience

Delivered across two global innovation hubs—Boston and Singapore—the Academy draws on the combined expertise of MIT Sloan and IMD. These institutions are known for shaping visionary leaders who drive change across industries and continents. Now, their collaborative course gives you firsthand access to their faculty, ecosystems, and executive networks.

The program begins with a week on the MIT campus in October, focusing on frameworks for digital transformation, leadership agility, customer experience in the AI era, and strategies to unlock organizational innovation. You’ll walk through Kendall Square, home to the densest innovation district in the world, and see how future-ready strategies are being executed in real time.

The second module takes place in February at IMD in Singapore, where you’ll explore global growth strategies, study the DBS Bank digital transformation story, and learn how to harness ecosystems and platforms to drive sustainable advantage. Along the way, you’ll examine how geopolitical dynamics—like the US-China rivalry—are reshaping global business models and decision-making.

From Complexity to Clarity

Through immersive site visits, peer collaboration, and hands-on exercises, this course equips you to apply insights immediately. Topics covered include:

  • Identifying organizational blind spots and acquiring future-facing capabilities
  • Empowering nimble, distributed leadership to increase responsiveness
  • Building digital value through scalable platforms and data-driven design
  • Integrating AI while enhancing employee and customer experiences
  • Leading cross-functional collaboration and breaking down silos
  • Scaling innovation through microservices, APIs, and ecosystem thinking

By the end of the Future-Ready Enterprise Academy, you’ll have built a personalized roadmap for transformation—concrete, actionable steps you can implement to future-proof your organization and leadership.

Who Should Attend

This program is tailored for:

  • C-suite leaders facing market disruptions and navigating enterprise-wide change
  • VPs and Directors tasked with implementing innovation strategies
  • Business unit heads leading complex teams across geographies
  • Rising leaders preparing for senior roles with a future-ready mindset
  • Cross-functional teams looking to unify efforts around transformation goals

Teams are especially encouraged to attend together to accelerate alignment and impact across departments.

Your Outcomes: A Certificate and So Much More

Graduates of the Academy will receive an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation, signaling your commitment to forward-thinking leadership. But beyond the credential, you’ll gain:

  • A deeper understanding of your organization’s capacity to evolve
  • Clear strategies to scale new ideas and empower others
  • Tools for balancing risk and innovation
  • Connections with a global cohort of peers facing similar leadership challenges

If you’re ready to lead with greater clarity, resilience, and strategic foresight, this is your opportunity. Learn more and apply now.