Welcome to episode three of MIT’s Professional Education series in Data Leadership with Dr. Abel Sanchez and Prof. John R. Williams. Dr. Abel Sanchez, Executive Director of the Geospatial Data Center at MIT, and Prof. John R. Williams, Director of the Geospatial Data Center at MIT, open this episode on data leadership by stressing the importance of smaller teams, trusting the people you hire, and how a “5-year plan” needs to be fully adaptable to the ever-changing environment. Join us as we explore how the vision from 20 years ago has shifted and how it is crucial to choose a framework that su ..read more

Despite notable progress toward achieving gender equality, women are still underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Although some positive changes have occurred in recent times, there is still a significant need to dispel the fallacy that the gender gap in STEM is a result of innate ability, rather than societal influences and situations. In this episode of Women in Leadership, we spoke with Kerri Cahoy, Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Chair of MIT’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee. She shared her ..read more

Prof. John R. Williams, Director of the MIT Geospatial Data Center, explores how planning in the traditional sense is near impossible given the current environment and the influence of technologies in our daily lives ..read more

There has never been a floor plan that facilitates collaboration and egalitarianism like the open plan, which has drastically grown in popularity in the last decade. However, is it the best floor plan for an optimized office? Take a listen and decide for yourself ..read more

Una pregunta de 1 minuto en el trabajo puede llevar a una pérdida de media hora. ¿Quieres saber cómo se puede mejorar la eficiencia con un cambio en la estructura de la oficina? Escucha este episodio de pódcast para que conozcas todas las claves ..read more

During the quarantine period as a result of COVID-19, we made use of the opportunity to connect via conference to explore the concept of leadership with Dr. David Niño. He gave an overview of the key takeouts of our Leadership & Innovation online program, which he both created and teaches, with a focus on bridging the gap between leadership & innovation ..read more

Remote working is here to stay. And with the aid of developing communication technologies, there is a growing case to be made for its effectiveness. That said, there still exists a range of standards in video conferencing to consider, from the bare minimum to the most advanced and high performance. Do you want to learn how to make the most of your video conferencing? In Episode 4, ´3 Levels of Video Conferencing,´ Dr. Abel Sanchez walks us through the best ways to maximize how we communicate from afar, whether using a mobile phone, laptop, or a more controlled home office setup ..read more

In episode 5 of MIT Professional Education’s Women in Leadership podcast, Women in STEM: Support & Inclusion, Prof. Anna Frebel shares her insights into her leadership and mentorship journey. She emphasizes the significance of collaborative initiatives and stresses that women in the workplace need visibility opportunities and support from their counterparts ..read more

In the fourth episode of Women in Leadership, Public Speaking and Body Language: Convey your Message Effectively ,Anna Frebel, Professor of Physics and Head of the Astrophysics Division at MIT, discusses the importance of preparing a polished presentation and creating a story that your audience will remember. Listen for insights on maintaining composure and leaving a lasting impression on your audience ..read more

Welcome to episode two of MIT Professional Education’s Data Leadership with Dr. Abel Sanchez and Prof. John R. Williams. In this episode, we explore solutions to problems obstructing the digitization of different processes and organizations. A huge factor that slows the digitizing progress in a company is bureaucracy, where policies either create a bottleneck or a pathway for technological revitalization or revolution. Dr. Sanchez finishes with insights into the history of open-source software such as GitHub, where coders, software developers, and engineers create innovative ways of producing ..read more