Change management. Overwork. AI-related job loss fears. Get advice from MIT SMR experts on these and other top leadership challenges. Explore proven strategies to build human connections and organizational success.
MIT SMR’s spring 2022 issue exemplifies its focus on strategic leadership, digital innovation, and sustainable business.
In this era of upheaval, business leaders must reconsider the assumptions that rule their decision-making processes.
Work that permits autonomy and demands problem-solving can bolster employees’ cognitive skills and ongoing learning.
Deepa Purushothaman discusses the challenges women of color face in the workplace and ways everyone can champion equity.
Northeastern University’s Curtis Odom shares ways to develop coaching, mentoring, and sponsorship in today’s workplace.
To build diverse and inclusive business ecosystems, companies must move beyond performative allyship.
Rehiring a former employee can benefit an employer if the right expectations are put in place.
MIT Sloan’s Zeynep Ton explores why there are so many bad jobs and what organizations can — and should — do about it.
The story of the first Black woman granted a medical patent underscores the value of novel perspectives for innovation.
When we rely on machines to make decisions, we substitute data-driven calculations for human judgment.
Babson’s Rob Cross discusses how to identify collaborative dysfunction — and then improve it.
Stephanie Creary discusses the practices that underlie positive workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion outcomes.
Cognitive budgeting can help employees at all levels be more intentional about where they direct their mental energy.
Deconstructing jobs into tasks reframes the talent problem from one of supply to one of demand.
Well-formulated performance feedback can dramatically improve relationships, job commitment, and employee engagement.
Articulating an emotionally engaging higher purpose for their companies helps leaders drive innovation.
Megan Reitz shares insights on managing in an era of employee activism.
Incivility isn’t just about the office jerk. It’s also about dysfunctional employee relationships.
Employees are demanding that companies engage in social issues. Leaders need to be ready to respond.
Data analysis reveals the top reasons behind the Great Resignation and actions managers can take to reduce attrition.
