MIT Sloan School of Management
Leading the Future of Work
Discover how to adapt your organization for the future by harnessing technology, implementing high-road strategies, and empowering your workforce.
Start date
23 April 2025
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Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
6–8 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
The proportion of professionals who believe technology will be the dominant driver of change in the workplace in the next 18 months.
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The majority of U.S. executives who believe that organizations should take the lead in closing the skills gap and preparing their employees for the future of work.
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Duration: 6 weeks
The business landscape has undergone a significant change in recent years. The emergence of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) has been the primary catalyst driving workplace transformation. Nevertheless, the evolution of business goes beyond technology and AI.
To address the future of business design, the MIT Sloan School of Management offers the Leading the Future of Work online short course. The program delves into the various factors that shape the transformation and explores the roles that organizations, employees, government officials, and public policymakers should play in response to these rapid changes. At the center of the program lies the importance of a new social contract — a set of mutual expectations and obligations between workers, employers, communities, and society concerning work and employment relationships. By developing a high-road business strategy that benefits employees and shareholders, you can stay ahead of your competitors while leading your business forward.
Is this course for you?
This program will appeal to individuals seeking insights into the future of work technology and design and the potential impact on their careers or organizations. Business leaders and managers will acquire the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions and implement effective strategies that guide their companies toward the future. Public sector professionals, including policymakers, government officials, and members of civic institutions, will be able to use their new skills to positively influence labor and work development policies. Consultants or specialists in HR transformation, organizational design, business agility, and change management will also benefit from the program, as it provides them with the necessary tools to drive meaningful change within their respective organizations and workforces.
Course overview
Course overview
Duration: 6 weeks
The business landscape has undergone a significant change in recent years. The emergence of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) has been the primary catalyst driving workplace transformation. Nevertheless, the evolution of business goes beyond technology and AI.
To address the future of business design, the MIT Sloan School of Management offers the Leading the Future of Work online short course. The program delves into the various factors that shape the transformation and explores the roles that organizations, employees, government officials, and public policymakers should play in response to these rapid changes. At the center of the program lies the importance of a new social contract — a set of mutual expectations and obligations between workers, employers, communities, and society concerning work and employment relationships. By developing a high-road business strategy that benefits employees and shareholders, you can stay ahead of your competitors while leading your business forward.
Is this course for you?
This program will appeal to individuals seeking insights into the future of work technology and design and the potential impact on their careers or organizations. Business leaders and managers will acquire the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions and implement effective strategies that guide their companies toward the future. Public sector professionals, including policymakers, government officials, and members of civic institutions, will be able to use their new skills to positively influence labor and work development policies. Consultants or specialists in HR transformation, organizational design, business agility, and change management will also benefit from the program, as it provides them with the necessary tools to drive meaningful change within their respective organizations and workforces.
What will set you apart
A leadership toolkit, as well as insight into the challenges and opportunities of the future of work.
The knowledge to strategically integrate technology into your organization.
High-road business strategies to lead your organization into the future and empower your workforce.
A practical understanding of the role companies, employees, government, and society play in shaping a new social contract.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
The current state of work: Challenges and opportunities
Module 2
The postwar social contract and the new world of work
Module 3
Partnering with the workforce to integrate new technology
Module 4
Managing work to benefit both labor and businesses
Module 5
Incorporating employee voice
Module 6
The future of work: Building a new social contract
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Faculty Director
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Thomas Kochan
George Maverick Bunker Professor of Management, Professor of Work and Organization Studies, and Co-Director, MIT Sloan Institute for Work and Employment Research
About the certificate
Examine the opportunities and challenges that emerge from the future of work and earn an official certificate of completion from MIT Sloan.
This program also counts toward an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate, which you can earn upon completion of four programs where at least three of the four come from your chosen certificate track and at least one is completed in person. Find full details here.
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At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
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On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please visit your Account page here.
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