15.952
Special Seminars in Management
Special Seminar in Leadership
John Carroll, Capt. Conrad Donahue, Col. John Kuconis, Lt. Col. Brian Bak, Dr. Fred Moavenzadeh, Richard Nardo, Andrew Muench
Wed Jan 30, Thu Jan 31, Fri Feb 1, 08am-04:30pm, E51-149
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 60 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F
What is it that makes the military a bastion of leadership development? Can these skills transfer to the laboratory and marketplace? How do leaders prepare their environment to respond in a crisis situation? In the aftermath of the attacks of September 11th, these are good questions to ask. In this class, leaders from military and business as well as faculty from the MIT Sloan School of Management will address the skills and leadership qualities that will prepare you to respond positively in stressful situations (e.g., team project deadline, leading the restructuring of a company, obtaining "buy-in" for new product).
This will be an interactive three-day course that uses lectures, case studies, personal assessments, discussions, a writing assignment, and a practical leadership reaction course. Participants will be eligible for a tour and lecture at the US Navy War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Co-Sponsored by Sloan, ROTC and the Leaders for Manufacturing Program. Preference will be given to Undergraduate Students.
Contact: John Carroll, E52-563, x3-2617, jcarroll@mit.edu
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15.974
Special Seminar in Management
Personal Entrepreneurial Strategy and Preliminary Venture Analysis
Russ Olive
Tue-Fri, Jan 8-11, 29-31, 08:30-10:00am, E56-270
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F
Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.
Are you entrepreneurial and interested in strengthening your skills and understanding in business start-ups? In this course, you will gain insight into entrepreneurial people and how entrepreneurial you are. As part of this process, you will develop your Personal Entrepreneurial Career Strategy. Equally important, you will learn more about the process of business development and will perform a Preliminary Venture Analysis to determine if a business idea can be built into a high-potential business opportunity. This course is a solid starting point for entering the MIT $50K Business Plan Competition and/or for registering for courses in entrepreneurship at Sloan.
Contact: Christie Yih, E39-115, x2-3981, yih@mit.edu
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15.975
Special Seminar in Management
The Nuts and Bolts of Business Plans
Joseph G. Hadzima, Jr.
Tue, Thu, Jan 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, 06:30-08:30pm, 10-250
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 250 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F
Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.
NB: Open to undergraduates as well as graduate students.
Explore the nuts and bolts of preparing a business plan, from the executive summary, through the full text and financials, to the PowerPoint presentation in front of potential investors. This series is recommended for people interested in starting up and/or improving a new business. Undergraduate and graduate students planning to enter the MIT $50K Entrepreneurship Competition in February should find the series particularly useful. Students taking the course for credit will submit either a 2-3 page executive summary for a business plan (which can be the one they plan to submit for the MIT $50K) or they may write a 3-5 page critique of a business plan to be provided. Speakers will include entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and other financing sources and experts. Readings are assigned from texts and excerpts from actual business plans of successful companies. Attendance at each session is required unless previously arranged.
Contact: Christie Yih, E39-115, x2-3981, yih@mit.edu
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15.976
Special Seminars in Management
Starting and Building a Successful Technology-Based Company
Bill Aulet, Michael Grandinetti
Mon Jan 28 thru Fri Feb 1, 02-04:30pm, Wong Auditorium
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 100 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F
Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.
Open to undergraduates as well as graduate students.
First taught in 1981 by the MIT alumni of the MIT Enterprise Forum, this course addresses the issues faced by entrepreneurs who wish to transform their venture from an idea into a fast-growing company. In five class sessions, we will present strategies for long-term growth and sustainable business development. Issues such as general management, team formation and leadership, growth capital, business infrastructure and outside advisors will be covered in the context of a start-up company. Guest lecturers--successful entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and service providers--will discuss their experiences. The final class will cover resources available to students starting companies from MIT. Course work includes readings and a 10-page written assignment.
Contact: Christie Yih, E39-115, x2-3981, yih@mit.edu
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15.994
Special Seminars in Management
Strategic Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations
Starling Hunter
Mon Jan 14, Tue Jan 15, Wed Jan 16, 09-05:00am, E51-361
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 10-Dec-2001
Limited to 20 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: G 3 units Graded P/D/F
Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.
Opportunity for group study and fieldwork by graduate students on current topics related to strategy and management in the non-profit sector. Students will receive instruction from Sloan faculty and business leaders in organizational design, financial analysis, and marketing. With these skills, students will work with local non-profits over the three-day class to develop a solution to a business problem.
Students must attend all sessions, and participate in all exercises to receive a passing grade. Restricted to Graduate Students. All students who wish to participate should send e-mail to tlawler@mit.edu by December 10, indicating MIT department. Those accepted will be notified by e-mail by December 20, 2001.
Contact: Tina Lawler, tlawler@MIT.EDU
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15.996
Special Seminars in Management
Strategic Consulting Toolkit
Prof. Gerhard Schulmeyer, Arnoldo Hax, Tina Kruczynski
Wed Jan 16, Thu Jan 17, Fri Jan 18, 09am-05:00pm, E51-315
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 07-Dec-2001
Limited to 60 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: G 3 units Graded P/D/F
Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.
The Strategic Consulting Toolkit focuses on the practical skills that students will need in the world of consulting--problem definition, analysis, and presentation skills--through the use of case studies and interactive sessions in a team-based environment over two and a half days. A number of leading management consultants will contribute to the workshop, creating an exciting and challenging learning environment. Students must attend all sessions (5 interactive half-day sessions each led by a different consultancy), and participate in all exercises to receive a passing grade. Restricted to Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students. Enrollment by students from other departments is welcome but will be limited to 25% of total enrollment. Among Sloan students, SMAC Track members will be given first priority.
All students who wish to participate should send e-mail to kmdorn@mit.edu by December 7, 2001, indicating: (1) MIT department, (2) whether you are a junior, senior, or graduate student. Sloan MBA students should also indicate whether or not they are members of the SMAC Track. Those accepted will be notified by e-mail by December 14, 2001.
Contact: Kevin Dorn 617 270-5877, Micha Barnum 617 320-2640, kmdorn@mit.edu, mbarnum@mit.edu
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