Courses:

Course Info

• Course Number / Code:
• ESD.801 (Fall 2005) 
• Course Title:
• Leadership Development 
• Course Level:
• Graduate 
• Offered by :
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  Massachusetts, United States  
• Department:
• Engineering Systems Division 
• Course Instructor(s):
• Prof. Dava Newman 
• Course Introduction:
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  ESD.801 Leadership Development
  
  
  
  

  Fall 2005

  
  
  

  
  
  

  Course Highlights

  
  
  

  This class features a full set of readings and assignments related to leadership development.

  
  
  

  Course Description

  
  
  

  This seminar meets six times during the semester. Students work in a seminar environment to develop leadership capabilities. An initial Outward Bound experience builds trust, teamwork and communications. Readings and assignments emphasize the characteristics of great leadership. Global leaders participate in the "Leadership Lunch" series to share their experiences and recommendations. Discussions explore leadership development. The learning experience culminates in a personal leadership plan.