15.962
Special Seminars in Management
High-Tech Start-ups
Ken Morse, Jack Gill
Tue-Thu, Jan 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 10am-12:00pm, 32-155
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 03-Jan-2007
Limited to 60 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: —
Level: H 3 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit
A pragmatic, fast-paced primer course on the dynamics of high-tech entrepreneurship designed for science and entrepreneurial faculty, graduate students in science, engineering, medicine, and entrepreneurship, upper-class science, engineering and entrepreneurial majors, and post-A pragmatic, fast-paced primer course on the dynamics of high-tech entrepreneurship designed for science and entrepreneurial faculty, graduate students in science, engineering, medicine, and entrepreneurship, upper-class science, engineering and entrepreneurial majors, and post-docs and interns with entrepreneurial interests. Features prestigious, industry guest speakers. Topics: VCs, Entrepreneurs, VC Firms, Startup Company Dynamics, stock options, compensations, financings, cap schemes, photonics case study, telecom case study, and high-tech career planning.
Web: http://entrepreneurship.mit.edu/15962
Contact: Teacher's Assistant, 15962-ta@mit.edu
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15.973
Special Seminar in Management
Distributed Leadership Workshop
Thomas Malone, Wanda Orlikowski, John Van Maanen
Mon Jan 8, Tue Jan 9, 08am-06:30pm
Wed Jan 10, 08am-03:30pm
Tue Jan 16, Wed Jan 17, 08am-06:30pm
Thu Jan 18, 08am-03:30pm
Mon-Tue, Jan 22-23, 08am-06:30pm
Wed Jan 24, 08am-03:30pm
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 11-Dec-2006
Limited to 45 participants.
Listeners welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: Permission of instructor Limited to Graduate Sloan Students
Level: H 5 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.
As leadership moves from command and control to cultivate and coordinate, people need the leadership capabilities of sensemaking, relating, visioning, and inventing. This fundamental MIT Sloan workshop will help develop your leadership capabilities in all four areas. Unlike many courses, the workshop will be both theoretical and practical. The learning will come from self-reflection and small group exercises. For Lottery see 15.973 Distributed Leadership - IAP 2007 Sloanspace community. Lottery opens Nov. 28, closes Dec. 11. Limit = 45 participants per sec. Sec. A: Jan. 8-10, Sec. B: Jan. 16-18, Sec. C: Jan. 22-24.
Web: https://sloanspace.mit.edu
Contact: Gary Thornton, E53-420, (617) 253-6222, garythor@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 17-18, 23-25, 30, 06-09:00pm, 10-250
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 250 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor Open to all departments and schools
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.
The nuts and bolts of preparing a Business Plan will be explored in this 18th annual course offering. The course is open to members of the M.I.T. Community and to others interested in entrepreneurship. It is particularly recommended for persons who are interested in starting or are involved in a new business. Because some of the speakers will be judges of the MIT $50K Entrepreneurship Competition, persons who are planning to enter the Competition should find the course particularly useful.
Dates: Wed 17, Thurs 18, Tues 23, Wed 24, Tues 30 +
Thurs 25 in Kresge.
Web: http://entrepreneurship.mit.edu/15975/info.php
Contact: Teaching Assistant, 15975-ta@mit.edu
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15.976
Special Seminars in Management
Starting and Building a Successful High-Tech Venture
Michael Grandinetti
Mon Jan 29 thru Fri Feb 2, 02:30-05:00pm, Wong Auditorium
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 100 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor Open to undergrads as well as grad students
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Group study of 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.
Contact: Teaching Assistant, 15976-ta@mit.edu
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15.979
Special Seminar in Management
Management and Leadership
Jan Klein, Subhrangshu Datta, Casey Phoenix
Mon Jan 22, Tue Jan 23, Wed Jan 24, 09am-04:30pm, E51-085
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Jan-2007
Limited to 50 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: 15.311 or permission of instructor
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.
How can we plan for our own leadership development and engage leaders around us as mentors? In this class, leaders from the military, government, and industry, as well as faculty from MIT's Sloan School of Management will address the skills and leadership qualities that will prepare you to lead in the 21st century. 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.
Contact: Subhrangshru Datta, sdatta@sloan.mit.edu
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