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Exploring Technical Leadership from Executive to Entrepreneur
(Co-Hosted by MIT HEALS)

Room 32-155 32 Vassar St., Cambridge, MA, United States
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Location: Room 32-155 This workshop is co-hosted by MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS) which brings together researchers from all over the Institute to find new solutions to challenges in health care.  Explore what it takes to lead in engineering – from the boardroom to the startup garage. In this interactive GradEL workshop, […]

The Science of Charisma: First Impressions

Room 5-234 55 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States
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Location: Meet at Room 5-234 (Workshop will take place in Rooms 5-134 and 5-234.) You only get one chance to make the right first impression. Within a few seconds, people judge your level of intelligence, trustworthiness, friendliness and social success. This happens in an instant, yet can impact the way you're perceived from then on. […]

Systems Thinking for Technical Leadership

Room 32-144 32 Vassar St., Cambridge, MA, United States
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Location: Room 32-144 As engineers, we are trained to think about physical systems, but technical leadership involves navigating complex social structures as well. In this workshop, we will explore how systems thinking tools can help leaders to integrate social and technical considerations, and support interdisciplinary collaboration and decision making with a particular focus on sustainability. […]

Persuasive Communication for Technical Leaders

Room 9-354 105 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States
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Location: Room 9-354 How do you get others to act on your ideas? In this interactive GradEL workshop, you’ll learn and practice persuasive communication strategies that technical leaders use every day – whether it’s advocating for resources, influencing design decisions, or navigating tough conversations. Come ready to experiment with communication frameworks that will sharpen your […]

Leading Engineering AI and Trust
(Workshop 1)

Room 37-212 70 Vassar St., Cambridge, MA, United States
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Leading Engineering AI and Trust Explore topics and issues related to building trust in a world shaped by AI Led by David Niño, Brian Subirana, and Carlos Torres Vila. (Bios below.) First Workshop: January 22 – 1:00-4:00 pm in Room 37-212. Open to all MIT graduate students. Second Workshop: January 29 – 10:30-12:00 pm in […]

Crafting Impactful Op-Eds: Writing Workshop Hosted by the MIT Communication Lab

Room 56-154 21 Ames St., Cambridge, MA, United States
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Thursday, January 29, 3:30pm – 5:00pm Location: 56-154 Register for This Workshop Please register only if you can commit to attending. Space is limited. Snacks will be served. This workshop counts toward the requirements for GradEL’s Graduate Certificate in Technical Leadership. Description Feeling like you need to break out of the ivory tower? Want to learn skills […]

Managing Up Your Advisor or Supervisor

Room 3-270 33 Massachusetts Ave (Rear), Cambridge, MA, United States
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Friday, February 20, 10am – 12pm Location: 3-270 Register for This Workshop This workshop counts toward the requirements for GradEL’s Graduate Certificate in Technical Leadership. Description Our relationships with research advisors and professional supervisors have a tremendous effect on our well-being and growth. This workshop will teach communication principles and skills to help you “manage […]