Harness the power of neuroplasticity for improved personal and organizational performance.
6 weeks, excluding
orientation
6–8 hours per week,
entirely online
Weekly modules,
flexible learning
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Industry insights from world-class faculty and esteemed guest experts in the neuroscience and psychology fields.
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A leadership toolkit drawing on the principles of neuroplasticity that will help you develop or refine your leadership skills.
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The ability to future-proof your business by fostering a culture of agility and organizational resilience.
Over the duration of this online program, you’ll work through the following modules:
Module 1
Understanding and Optimizing Your Brain
Discover the impact of neuroscience on your role as a leader.
Module 2
Neuroplasticity: Rewiring Your Brain
Discover how to rewire your brain to become an effective leader.
Module 3
Brain Agility and Cognitive Diversity
Investigate your thinking approach and natural preferences as a leader.
Module 4
Maximize Your Brain: Building Mental Resilience
Discover why mental resilience can boost your thinking skills and leadership.
Module 5
Leadership Visualization and Action
Explore the power of visualization and how to put that into action.
Module 6
Leadership Influence and Neuroplasticity in Organizations
Discover how to maximize your leadership potential to induce change in your organization.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during course development.
Throughout this program, you’ll explore various enrichment activities for maximum skills-development. The following are included in your online learning journey:
Tara Swart
Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan
As a neuroscientist, medical doctor, author, executive adviser, and faculty at MIT Sloan, Swart is passionate about teaching practical neuroscience-based messages that change the way people work. Through her classes, Swart hopes to sustainably translate her work into tangible improvements in her students’ businesses and lives. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in biomedical science, a PhD in neuropharmacology from Kings College, London, and an MD from Oxford University. Swart is a leading author of the award-winning book Neuroscience for Leadership. Her latest book, The Source, is a UK best seller.
This MIT Sloan online program is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
Develop new competencies and earn valuable recognition from an international selection of universities and institutions, entirely online and on your own time frame.
Enjoy a personalized, people-mediated online learning experience that supports you every step of the way.
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.