Action Learning
Action Learning in a changing world
Action Learning was in high demand this past year. See how our students made an impact.
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Simply put, Action Learning is learning by doing. Following MIT’s “mens et manus,” or mind and hand philosophy, student teams apply classroom learning to real management opportunities and challenges to become principled, innovative leaders. Through this project work with host organizations, students learn how to work in teams, define and address problems, and reflect on their learning experiences. Though the content of each Action Learning lab or course is unique, these central themes remain the same.
Spotlight
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Action Learning Smart undergarments for women, by women
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Action Learning Sourcing impact investors for product launch
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Action Learning Something to smile about: improving the sustainability profile of Colgate’s toothpaste packaging
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Action Learning Developing a strategy to reduce airport wait times
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Action Learning Crafting a marketing plan for new health-monitoring device
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Action Learning Reducing turnaround times for imaging studies
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Action Learning Helping startup enter new energy market
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Action Learning Easing the path to employment for workers with disabilities
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Action Learning Attracting young families to Hutchinson, Kansas
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Action Learning Machine learning project supports UN Mine Action Service
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Action Learning Building brand awareness for autonomous vehicle technology company
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Action Learning Analyzing investment opportunities in agricultural real estate
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Action Learning Guiding investors to high-impact ESG opportunities
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Action Learning Analyzing distribution channels for pharmaceutical manufacturing startup
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Action Learning Decreasing time to diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in underrepresented populations