Leadership course 8.S397 starts April 6, 2021

[Ahmed Alade Tiamiyu]

?Dear MIT Postdocs,


The second half-semester course on Leadership (8.S397) is starting April 6, 2021!



This is the 2nd part of our MIT LEAPS program: LEAdership and Professional Strategies and Skills



Note: It is not a prerequisite to have taken Part 1 on Professional Strategies and Skills


Postdocs are encouraged to register for this spring course to take advantage of this opportunity!


Given current circumstances, now is the time to think about and proactively develop your leadership skills!


Course Description

8.S397 -- Developing Your Leadership Competencies (runs online April 6 to May 20, 2021)

Both leadership and management skills are critical to the success of an MIT PhD after they leave the Institute. Although there is some overlap between these two sets of skills, this course will focus on developing the leadership competencies that will make it possible for you to have a greater impact and success in your future work, whether in academia, industry or other area.



Each of us has to find their own way in the leadership labyrinth and develop their emotional intelligence, a critical component of leadership, which complements IQ and technical skills.  We will investigate self-awareness, self-regulation, self-confidence, empathy, motivation and influencing. On the practical side, we will discuss team building, negotiation, managing and resolving conflict, mentoring, coaching and inclusive leadership practices. This course is specifically for doctoral candidates or postdocs in the School of Science.


Additional information


Postdocs and Listeners: Please register by filling out the form: https://forms.gle/2qZAkCtodzfE37fX8


Classes meet online with zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11am until May 20.


This class has 6 credit units; expected weekly workload is ~6h, including class time. For registered students, there will be a pass/no record grade. All participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion.


Course website: https://physics.mit.edu/academic-programs/subjects/mitleaps/

Note: This course is currently hosted in the Department of Physics for administrative reasons. There are not yet any matching course numbers across other SoS departments but we plan to have proper course numbers by 2022.


See you on the zoom,


Dr. Angeliki Diane Rigos, Associate Director, MITEI Education, Instructor

Prof. Anna Frebel, Associate Professor of Physics, Instructor

Questions? Email us at mitleaps at gmail.com
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