MIT Sloan Management Review

MIT Sloan Management Review leads the discourse among academic researchers, business executives and other influential thought leaders about advances in management practice, particularly those shaped by technology,  that are transforming how people lead and innovate. MIT SMR disseminates new management research and innovative ideas so that thoughtful executives can capitalize on the opportunities generated by rapid organizational, technological and societal change.

The High Cost of Hidden Problems

MIT Sloan Management Review

Are Leaders Flying Blind on Risk?

Why Stressed Candidates Make Better Cross-Cultural Hires

SMR READS

MANAGING HYBRID INNOVATION

The Great Career Reshuffle

Navigating Sustainability in an Uncertain Landscape

The Planetary KPIs That Inform Eco-Friendly Strategies • A set of critical environmental measures will help business leaders identify where they can take action to mitigate risks and protect human health and safety.

The Hidden Costs of Coding With Generative AI • Generative AI can boost coding productivity, but careless deployment creates technical debt that cripples scalability and destabilizes systems.

The B2B Opportunity in Corporate Sustainability • Major brands need help meeting their sustainability commitments. Here’s how B2B suppliers can turn this challenge into a growth opportunity.

The Missing Link Between Purpose and Performance • Team leaders hold the key to translating corporate purpose into employee commitment through regular dialogue, balanced relationships, and worker autonomy.

How the EU’s Taxonomy Combats Greenwashing • The European Union’s criteria for identifying green activities can be a better guide than standard ESG measures.

Why Mindful Leaders Are Better at Managing Change • Managers with greater self-awareness and emotional control are better able to lead their teams through the ambiguity of a shift in direction.

Aligning Strategy and Skills

How to Foster Talent Management Champions • Many managers pay insufficient attention to talent strategy. Five interventions can help deepen their commitment to identifying and developing key capabilities.

A Data-Driven Approach to Advancing Meritocracy • Instead of simply relying on best practices, employers should adopt a talent management strategy that addresses bias and inequity while ensuring efficient, fair, and merit-based decisions.

Building Innovation Teams Across National Borders • Restrictive immigration policies are forcing multinational enterprises to rethink their R&D strategies. Here are four approaches to maintain innovation excellence with geographically dispersed teams.

Get Work Back on Track With Visual Management • The key to fixing snarled knowledge-work processes is to make invisible work visible.

Formalize Escalation Procedures to Improve Decision-Making • Conflict is inevitable. A systematic approach to escalation helps organizations manage disagreements efficiently and make better decisions.

Strategic Alignment Reconciles Purpose and Profitability • Sustained performance requires a company purpose that is validated in the market.

A New Method for Assessing Circular Business Cases • Conventional business analysis overlooks the costs and new revenue sources found in circular approaches.

The High Cost of Executives’ Intellectual Property Blind Spots • Strategic business decisions often involve intellectual property, but senior managers’ understanding of salient issues is often limited.

How Direct Mail Delivers in the Age of Digital Marketing • New research shows that running direct mail campaigns can be a winning strategy and help brands cut through the clutter to reach consumers experiencing digital fatigue.

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