About the Program
The MFCP was developed to meet the needs of new managers (both those who are new to managing and those who are new to the Institute) and provide an opportunity for experienced managers to refresh their essential skills. Topics include giving and receiving feedback, building trust and effective communication with direct reports, understanding performance development and developing strategic decision-making and delegation abilities. Practice and discussion sessions are interspersed with interactive workshops over the course of several weeks.
MFCP participants will learn and practice relevant and useful tools for managing themselves and their direct reports more effectively and efficiently.
Features
- Cohort format to facilitate shared learning and peer engagement
- On-the-job application of program learning
- Tools and frameworks that participants can use to support their own growth and the development of their direct reports
- Practice and discussion sessions to consolidate learning and reinforce new skills and behaviors
Schedule
Fall 2026 sessions will take place in NE49-5000 (MIT Human Resources), on Zoom, and through online, self-guided courses.
| Session | Date | Time | Learning Modality | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Orientation | Thursday, October 8 | 9:30 - 11 a.m. | In-person, NE49-5000 | Required |
| Module 1: Your Role as a Manager | Self-paced to be completed by Thursday, October 15 | 1-hour course | Online | Required |
| Module 2: Understand and Manage Your Emotions | Self-paced to be completed by Thursday, October 15 | 1-hour course | Online | Required |
| Discussion/Practice 1 | Thursday, October 15 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. | In-person, NE49-5000 | Required |
| Module 3: Receiving and Offering Feedback, Part I | Tuesday, October 20 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Zoom | Required |
| Discussion/Practice 2 | Thursday, October 22 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. | Zoom | Optional |
| Module 4: Building Trust Through Communication | Tuesday, October 27 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | In-person, NE49-5000 | Required |
| Discussion/Practice 3 | Thursday, October 29 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. | Zoom | Optional |
| Module 5: Receiving and Offering Feedback, Part II | Tuesday, November 3 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | In-person, NE49-5000 | Required |
| Discussion/Practice 4 | Thursday, November 5 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. | Zoom | Optional |
| Module 6: Decision-Making and Delegation for Managers | Tuesday, November 10 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Zoom | Required |
| Discussion/Practice 5 | Thursday, November 12 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. | Zoom | Optional |
| Module 7: Performance Reviews | Self-paced to be completed by Thursday, November 19 | 1.5-hour course | Online | Required |
| Discussion/Practice 6 | Thursday, November 19 | 9:30 - 11 a.m. | In-person, NE49-5000 | Required |
| Program Closing | Thursday, November 19 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | In-person, NE49-5000 | Required |
Applying to MFCP
The fall 2026 cohort application will be open through August 25, 2026. Please have your manager's support to participate in the program before applying.
After you complete your application, your manager will be invited to complete a short form indicating their support for your participation in the program. Participants will be notified of their acceptance by September 4, 2026.