In a world shaped by rapid change, complexity, and interconnected challenges, the ability to create scalable, human-centered solutions is now a vital leadership skill. Designing Scalable Solutions: Driving High-Impact Innovation, offered by MIT Professional Education, empowers professionals to develop and implement transformative ideas that create lasting impact across industries.
Despite 84% of executives identifying innovation as a growth driver, only 6% are satisfied with their performance (McKinsey). This program addresses that gap—helping leaders move from ideas to execution, and from isolated wins to scalable success. Participants gain a practical roadmap they can apply immediately in their organizations.
Over nine weeks, participants will engage with a robust design methodology that blends stakeholder analysis, systems thinking, business modeling, and storytelling. The curriculum also incorporates hands-on experience with AI tools that support ideation, rapid prototyping, and decision-making—reflecting how top innovation teams work today.
Led by MIT faculty Prof. Svafa Grönfeldt and Prof. Gilad Rosenzweig, the program takes a project-based, real-world approach to learning. Whether you're leading a startup, driving innovation in a large organization, or spearheading a civic initiative, this program equips you with the mindset, frameworks, and tools to scale innovation for meaningful change.