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At MIT & the IMD Singapore campus
Leading the Future-Ready Enterprise

Drive strategic transformation that delivers today and secures tomorrow’s success.

At MIT & the IMD Singapore campus

Leading the Future-Ready Enterprise

Drive strategic transformation that delivers today and secures tomorrow’s success.

Location

MIT (Boston) & IMD (Singapore)

Length

1 week at MIT

1 week at IMD

Fee

USD 23,500

Next program starts

6 October 2025

Why settle for survival when you can architect the future?

In a world that’s being redefined by AI, geopolitical shifts and market volatility, executive leadership is no longer about survival – it’s about architecting what comes next. But that takes more than just a vision – it requires bold, actionable strategies that deliver now, and build for the future. 

This immersive two-week program, jointly delivered by MIT (Boston) and IMD (Singapore) places you at the epicenter of global innovation, where theory meets execution. Designed for senior leaders ready to move beyond incremental change, this experience equips you with the strategies, frameworks and leadership mindset to navigate disruption, seize emerging opportunities, and drive lasting transformation. Along the way, you’ll connect with a global cohort of peers, gaining fresh perspectives from leaders facing similar challenges across industries and markets. Get ready to lead with purpose, power  and a strategy that stands the test of time. 

Spanning two global innovation hubs, this transformational journey unfolds across two intensive five-day modules: 

The journey begins at MIT in Boston  –  where you’ll dive into frontier research, breakthrough technologies, and the innovation engines powering the world’s most forward-thinking companies. You’ll walk the streets of Kendall Square – dubbed “the most innovative square mile on the planet” – and gain first-hand exposure to the labs, incubators and entrepreneurial ecosystems where disruption is born.  

The second module takes you to IMD Singapore placing you at the heart of Asia’s dynamic fast-paced business landscape. Here, you’ll engage with the strategic realities of leading through complexity and uncertainty – guided by insights from IMD’s Future Readiness Center. With deep regional context, you’ll uncover what it truly takes to thrive in global markets that never stand still.   

Throughout your journey, you’ll explore the three dimensions of future-readiness – you, your team, and your organization – and identify a leadership identity that energizes, influences and inspires those around you.  

You’ll also bring your own innovation challenge to the table. Guided by cutting-edge research, peer-to-peer coaching and targeted reflection exercises, you’ll craft a personal roadmap for your organization – leveraging tools and strategies to embed innovation in your organization’s culture, scale new ideas across teams, and enhance collaboration within ecosystems. 

Experience the best of both worlds

Learn on the ground from the innovation powerhouses of MIT Boston and IMD Singapore – exploring through immersive experiences how global leaders from East to West are scaling innovation, navigating disruption, and building resilient, future-ready organizations.

Assess and elevate your organization’s readiness

Take a strategic dive into your organization’s capacity to innovate in the face of AI disruption, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and increasingly fragmented markets. Explore where you stand today – and what you need to build to thrive tomorrow.

Develop your future readiness roadmap

Tackle your own innovation challenge from day one. Apply breakthrough thinking and emerging technologies to design a plan that balances short-term performance with long-term transformation. Test ideas, refine solutions, and build a clear, actionable plan to implement change. 

Navigate complexity with confidence

Sharpen your ability to lead through ambiguity, shifting priorities and competing demands. Develop a leadership identity that inspires trust, aligns teams, and drives momentum – even in the most uncertain environments. 

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A powerfull alliance between IMD and MIT Sloan

MIT Sloan School of Management, part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a global leader in business education, known for its focus on innovation, technology, and leadership. In collaboration with IMD, MIT Sloan brings its cutting-edge insights to the Leading the Future-Ready Enterprise program—empowering executives to build agile, forward-looking organizations ready for tomorrow’s challenges.

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Who is this program for?
  • C-suite executives navigating disruption and looking to rewire their organizations for sustainable success.
  • Innovation leaders, directors, and VPs responsible for driving transformation strategies.
  • Business unit heads and functional leaders managing complex teams and looking to foster innovation.
  • Emerging leaders and high-potential talent preparing to take on senior roles with a future-ready mindset.
  • Cross-functional teams seeking to align diverse groups on a shared vision for organizational transformation.
Your learning journey
Module 1: MIT – Boston, USA

1 week, 6-10 October 2025

  • Identifying and acquiring new capabilities: Learn how to uncover organizational blind spots and proactively build new competencies for sustained success. 
  • Cultivating nimble organizations: Discover how distributed leadership empowers agility and responsiveness. 
  • The four pathways to capturing digital value: Identify key strategies for successful digital transformation. 
  • Developing your leadership signature: Explore leadership archetypes and how to shape your influence as a future-ready leader. 
  • Enhancing customer and employee experiences in the AI era: Gain strategies for integrating data-driven decisions with human-centric design. 
  • FutureTech and AI’s impact on workforce dynamics: Understand how AI can enhance human productivity and redefine roles. 
Module 2: IMD – Singapore

1 week, 3-7 February 2026

  • The Singapore economic miracle and US-China rivalry: Examine how Singapore’s economic strategy offers insights into thriving in complex global markets. 
  • Agile organization in action: Learn from Asian enterprises such as DBS Bank’s transformation into a world-leading digital bank. 
  • Democratizing expertise across the enterprise: Discover strategies for breaking down knowledge silos and fostering cross-team innovation. 
  • Simplifying coordination and cutting through bureaucracy: Master techniques for using microservices and APIs to scale capabilities efficiently. 
  • Developing a strategic mindset for continuous innovation: Gain practical tools to foster experimentation, test ideas, and manage risk. 
  • Accelerating growth by empowering others: Learn how to build an “ecosystem flywheel” that drives sustainable competitive advantage. 
Program faculty
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“In both business and sports, most wins are decided before the game even starts. We can’t always choose when chances come our way, but we can control how ready we are. That’s why future readiness is a never-ending job that keeps us on our toes.”

Howard Yu
LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation

Howard Yu, hailing from Hong Kong, is LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD. He leads the Center for Future Readiness, founded in 2020 with support from the LEGO Brand Group, to guide companies through strategic transformation.

Recognized globally for his expertise, in 2023 he was honored with the Thinkers50 Strategy Award, recognizing his substantial contributions to management strategy and future readiness. His additional inclusion into the Thinkers50 list places him among the…

Howard Yu, hailing from Hong Kong, is LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD. He leads the Center for Future Readiness, founded in 2020 with support from the LEGO Brand Group, to guide companies through strategic transformation.

Recognized globally for his expertise, in 2023 he was honored with the Thinkers50 Strategy Award…

Howard Yu, hailing from Hong Kong, is LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD. He leads the Center for Future Readiness, founded in 2020 with support from the LEGO Brand Group, to guide companies through strategic transformation.

Recognized globally for his expertise, in 2023 he was …

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“Future-ready companies grow by reinforcing and extending their ecosystems, forging deep and broad relationships with partners, customers, and sometimes even rivals. Future-ready companies grow by helping others to grow.”

Mark Greeven
Professor of Management Innovation and Dean of Asia

Mark Greeven is Professor of Management Innovation, and Dean of Asia. He draws on a decade of experience in research, teaching, and consulting in China to explore how to organize innovation in a turbulent world. He was included in the Thinkers50 Ranking (2023) and named on the Thinkers50 Radar list of 30 Next Generation Business Thinkers in 2017.

Greeven has collaborated with innovative Chinese companies (including Ping An, Alibaba, Pinduoduo, and Haier) and entrepreneurial multinationals…

Mark Greeven is Professor of Management Innovation, and Dean of Asia. He draws on a decade of experience in research, teaching, and consulting in China to explore how to organize innovation in a turbulent world. He was included in the Thinkers50 Ranking (2023) and named on the Thinkers50 Radar list…

Mark Greeven is Professor of Management Innovation, and Dean of Asia. He draws on a decade of experience in research, teaching, and consulting in China to explore how to organize innovation in a turbulent world. He was included in the Thinkers50…

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Kate Isaacs
Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management
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Meg Regan
Lecturer, Work & Organizational Studies and Managing Director, APAC & Digital Transformation Programs, Exec ED
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Renee Gosline
Research Scientist and Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management
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Stephanie Woerner
Principal Research Scientist, MIT Sloan School of Management & Executive Director, CISR
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Joost Bonsen
Lecturer
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The Future Readiness Indicator. A project by IMD’s Center for Future Readiness.

The Future Readiness Indicator quantifies a company’s adaptability to long-term, significant trends. Using a rule-based scoring system, we identify industry leaders and delve into their specific behaviors and strategies for success.

The Future Readiness Indicator. A project by IMD’s Center for Future Readiness.

The Future Readiness Indicator quantifies a company’s adaptability to long-term, significant trends. Using a rule-based scoring system, we identify industry leaders and delve into their specific behaviors and strategies for success.