Events
Executive Education
MIT CISR researchers are among the faculty for programs from MIT Sloan Executive Education. Employees of MIT CISR member organizations receive a 15% discount off MIT Sloan Executive Education courses.
Some exclusions apply—but through a special arrangement, MIT CISR members can apply this discount to online programs offered by GetSmarter and Emeritus.
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MIT Professional Education
Employees of MIT CISR member organizations also receive a discount on courses from MIT Professional Education: 15% off tuition fees. MIT Professional Education's online and blended programs equip professionals with the fundamentals of the latest key drivers of innovation within the business world, with training to develop the hard and soft skills most in demand.
Topics include
Technology | Digital Transformation | Innovation | Leadership & Communication | Design & Manufacturing | Energy & Sustainability
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MIT Sloan Executive Education offers four course formats to accommodate a variety of needs:
In Person, Live Online, Self-Paced Online, On-Demand Online, and Hybrid.
Search for courses by format in the MIT Sloan Executive Education course finder.
Self-Paced online
Organizational Design for Digital Transformation
Next session: Oct 22–Dec 3, 2025
Developed by Faculty Director Jeanne Ross and her colleagues at MIT, with a focus on the importance of organizational design and the operational backbone of a business, Organizational Design for Digital Transformation explores the five key dimensions required for successful digital transformation. Through insights from MIT faculty, you’ll learn the capabilities needed to succeed in the digital marketplace. Case studies from organizations that have successfully implemented digital transformation efforts will expose you to a variety of knowledgeable executives and thought leaders. Assess your own organization in the context of digital transformation, and formulate a practical road map to implement digital change in your business.
See the course listing on the MIT Sloan Exec Ed website for future dates and more information.
Self-Paced online
Data Monetization Strategy: Creating Value Through Data
Next session: Nov 19, 2025–Jan 28, 2026
The growing importance of data as a business driver has created a need for business leaders to see its potential, understand how to implement a strategic approach, and better leverage data and analytics in their organizations for strategic advantage. Led by Faculty Director Barbara Wixom, this course is designed for data-driven business and analytics leaders — chief data officers, chief information officers, chief technology officers, chief analytics officers, and chief data architects — who want to elevate their strategies and problem-solving abilities. Owing to its relevance to the vast majority of organizations and sectors, working professionals across titles and responsibilities will also gain the skills they need to monetize data and improve organizational processes. These roles include data, information, technology, and analytics presidents. Technology, data, and information managers and directors will also benefit from the practical frameworks explored during the course, acquiring tools that will elevate their existing knowledge.
See the course listing on the MIT Sloan Exec Ed website for future dates and more information.
In-Person
AI Essentials
NEXT SESSION: Dec 10-11, 2025—Cambridge, MA
SEE THE COURSE LISTING ON THE MIT SLOAN EXEC ED WEBSITE
As artificial intelligence continues to transform nearly every industry, non-technical leaders face new challenges and new opportunities. AI Essentials emphasizes AI literacy, equipping executives and senior managers with a clear, accessible understanding of AI technologies and the strategic frameworks needed to drive AI adoption across their organizations. The two-day course, which features MIT CISR Barb Wixom and other MIT Sloan faculty, combines cutting edge research-based insights with real-world business examples and hands on action learning activities. Participants learn to design AI strategies aligned with their organizational goals, integrate AI into enterprise processes, and cultivate a culture that supports AI acceptance and adoption whilst evolving the exploration quotient (EQ) of their teams.
For more details, see the brochure below.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define and explain the role of AI today in your organization and where you plan it to go
- Cultivate the mindset to use AI as a catalyst for business growth
- Promote an AI-ready culture that promotes trust, transparency, and continuous learning
- Develop and lead AI projects from ideation to implementation, with awareness of common pitfalls and success factors
- Apply best practices in AI governance, ethics, and regulatory compliance
- Align AI initiatives with business strategy and create action plans for long-term AI integration
in-person
Future-Ready Enterprise Academy
Module 1: Feb 3–7, 2026
Module 2: Apr 27–May 1, 2026
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The Future-Ready Enterprise Academy is an immersive learning experience that equips senior executives with the strategies, frameworks, and insights needed to design and execute business strategy, navigate uncertainty, and lead their organizations with agility. Offered jointly by MIT Sloan Executive Education and IMD in Singapore, this deep dive course will be delivered in two parts—one week at MIT in October and a second week at IMD in February. The core of this program is focused on mastering the essential leadership paradox: delivering exceptional results today while strategically transforming for tomorrow—the defining capability for leaders driving sustainable growth in uncertain times.
For more details, see the brochure below.
You will leave this program with:
- A clear understanding of your organization’s current readiness and how effectively it can adapt and innovate
- Strategies for scaling new ideas, breaking down organizational silos, and making leadership nimbler throughout your company
- A personalized roadmap for driving transformation in your company
- Access to a powerful network of like-minded peers from across the globe
- An MIT Sloan Executive Certificate in Strategy & Innovation
In-Person
Becoming a More Digitally Savvy Board Member
NEXT SESSION: Mar 23–25, 2026—Sydney, Australia
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This interactive application-focused program delivered over three days leverages MIT faculty—including Peter Weill, Barb Wixom, and Stephanie Woerner of MIT CISR—as well as guest speakers, case studies, and application exercises while providing ample opportunities for networking with peers. The course will help individual board directors and/or small teams from management boards increase their digital savviness and have more productive discussions around the opportunities and threats of the digital economy.
For more details, see the brochure below.
Participants of this program will:
- Become more digitally savvy from strategic, technological, and enterprise perspectives
- Collaborate with directors from all over the world
- Complete an application project to add value to your company
- Earn a certificate of completion from the MIT Sloan School of Management