Ideas for Leaders makes business school research practical and accessible. These short, research-backed courses help professionals lead with clarity, collaborate more effectively, and drive change.
Academic insights, applied instantly
Short, practical lessons turn complex research into real strategies teams can use immediately.
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Grounded in insights from top business schools and leadership experts.
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Discover ready-to-use tools for leadership, collaboration, and culture-building.
Designed to spark change
Encourage reflection, team dialogue, and smarter ways of working together.
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Courses distill big ideas into focused lessons—ideal for busy teams who want to think critically, work better, and lead with purpose.
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Discover what makes high-performing teams tick. Based on MIT research, this course teaches key communication skills and how to analyze and enhance your team’s dynamics for improved results.
Build your team's skills in key topic areas
Team communication
Explore the science behind effective communication, meetings, and team building to foster collaboration and trust.
Decision-making & strategy
Use research-backed approaches to make better decisions, lead under pressure, and move from managing projects to leading them.
Leadership & culture
Shape inclusive, high-trust cultures by applying evidence-based leadership practices, from gender inclusivity to humor.
Change & agility
Overcome resistance, activate team potential, and guide agile transformation through neuroscience and team intelligence.
Bias & behavior
Reduce implicit bias with mindfulness, understand resistance to authority, and improve influence through empathy and active listening.
Digital & social media skills
Prevent PR crises, master social media messaging, and guide global, digital teams with modern, research-informed insights.
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Communication and the Science of Great Team Building
Learn how to analyze and improve team communication using MIT research on what makes high-performing teams succeed.
Develop Empathy and Gain Influence by Listening
Boost your influence and build stronger connections by practicing active listening, a key skill for persuasion, collaboration, and leadership.
Reduce Implicit Bias with Mindful Meditation
Learn how mindfulness can reduce bias and help you make clearer, fairer decisions. Essential for balanced leadership and better team dynamics.