Ideas Made to Matter Labor

A business checklist for work of the future

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A new MIT report says business has a role to play in determining what quality work will look like in a world remade by AI and robotics.

Sep 23, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Startups

24 MIT startups to watch

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A robotic bartender, customized skincare, smart clothing, and more.

Sep 10, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Negotiation

Revisiting a classic negotiation framework

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Insights into attitudinal restructuring and intra-organizational negotiations still hold the key to positive outcomes.

Aug 21, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Career

A hiring expert’s advice on charting a path to the C-suite

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Check your ego, adapt to new leadership styles, and other advice from an MIT executive education course.

Aug 9, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Venture Capital

2 strong predictors of startup success

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Successful companies tend to set up shop in Delaware and protect their ideas.

Aug 5, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Leadership

Why ‘structured’ managers are better at hiring, firing

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Research shows managers who adopt consistent hiring and incentive practices have better HR outcomes.

Jul 31, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Digital Economy

Get ready for ‘organizational explosions’

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How Jetblue, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Manulife navigate pitfalls on the path to digital transformation.

Jul 26, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Organizational Culture

Dealing with ‘toxic superstars’

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No matter how much raw talent an employee brings to the table, poor conduct can erase their gains.

Jun 10, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Climate Change

Michael Bloomberg takes on coal, climate change

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At MIT commencement, the politician and entrepreneur tells graduates, “Your mission is to save our planet.”

Jun 7, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Startups

Exit Strategy: Ligris Companies

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A founder explains why, when, and how he chose to leave the real estate law firm he spent 14 years building.

May 29, 2019
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