Organizational Behavior

Leadership in Dynamic Times and Situations

Videos are available beginning October 20, 2025

Course Credits: 2 Credits

Overview

Change isn’t coming—it’s already here. And it’s relentless. Increasingly, organizations face shifting priorities, incessant disruption, and overwhelming demands for immediate results. As a leader, all eyes are on you to steer your team through these crucial moments. Are you prepared?

In times of transformation, resilience and adaptability are paramount. How are you nurturing these essential qualities? How can you strengthen your leadership to adeptly navigate the uncertainties that lie ahead?

This is where Organizational Behavior becomes critical. This course explores innovative solutions for enterprises navigating today’s complexities. Gain insights into cultivating a discerning mindset and visionary leadership to turn challenges into opportunities. Discover how to ignite innovation and foster confidence for sustainable success. Learn to lead with purpose and clarity, motivating your team and demonstrating empathy.

Led by esteemed global authorities Professors Michael Frese and Yi-Ren Wang, this course equips you with psychological insights and pragmatic tools essential for becoming a compassionate, perceptive, and high-impact leader. Delve into strategies for navigating challenging environments and turning change into competitive advantage.

There’s no better time to master critical leadership skills. Join us now to acquire the emotional intelligence for better understanding, the practical toolkit to drive results under pressure, and the strategic foresight to champion innovation while managing urgent demands.

Course Outline

To cultivate the competencies needed for effective leadership in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the following subjects are covered on the course:

Thriving in Change
How to motivate your employees.
Leadership
Inspire and guide teams through uncertainty.
Error Management
Turn mistakes into growth opportunities.
Entrepreneurship
Spark innovative entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Use cultural differences effectively.
Change Management
Master human-focused transformation.
Leveraging AI
Integrate AI to boost workplace efficiency.
Team Management and Support
Address employee reactions to change.
Boosting HR Performance
Build fair, high-impact HR systems.
Shaping Culture
Foster a resilient, stress-managed workplace.

Outcomes That Drive Business Growth

This course will enable you to:

Analyze
key factors that influence leadership and people management to reduce disruption and accelerate organizational adoption.
Discuss
common employee reactions and team dynamics in response to change, and how they impact engagement and productivity.
Practice
using evidence-based leadership tools and behavioral insights to boost team motivation and drive high performance in business.

Who should take this course?

This course is designed for managers at all levels, entrepreneurs, and HR leaders interested in mastering psychological science behind leadership and people management.

Class Structure

Video Learning

Before the live-sessions, you will watch video lectures and complete assignments to cement your understanding of the videos.

Live Sessions

The live-sessions are held in hybrid format, beginning with a review of the video lecture, and followed by discussions and activities in class.

Duration

The course is delivered over a period of 4 weeks (this includes time for learners to watch videos before the first live session)

See the dates here

First Live-session

Second Live-session

Third Live-session

First Live-session

Second Live-session

Third Live-session

Faculty

Michael Frese

Distinguished Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship,
PhD Program Director

Yi-Ren Wang

Associate Professor I of Organizational Behavior,
International Faculty Fellow at MIT

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