The section contains material relevant to each lecture. Web references and selected files, such as Mind Maps created by the instructor for specific class sessions, are presented.
Course notes.
| WEEK # |
SPEAKERS |
LECTURE FILES |
| 3 |
Thompson Island Ropes Course: Thompson Island, Boston Harbor |
Visit: The Connection. |
| 6 |
Prof. Dava Newman
Leadership Development: Thompson Island, Assignment 1
Essential Qualities of Leadership
Discuss the Readings - Zaleznik, Eagar
Creativity |
Creativity (PDF)
Sloan Leadership Model (PDF)
Mind Maps
Leadership Development (PDF)
Essential Qualities of Leadership (PDF)
Zaleznik Reading Summary (PDF)
Eagar Reading Summary (PDF) |
| 7 |
Prof. Sheila Widnall |
Browse the CAIB Report: Columbia Accident Investigation Board Report, August 2003.
And see: Space Shuttle Columbia and Her Crew. |
| 10 |
Hon. Robert Walker |
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| 12 |
MIT President Charles M. Vest |
Have a Look at Video Interviews with President Vest. |
| 13 |
Prof. Dava Newman |
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