Guides

Most leaders want to build — and work in — ethical organizations. This guide, a compilation of insights from MIT SMR, gives readers some new ways to think about the place of ethics and the value of non-owner stakeholders in companies. From AI to climate change to social responsibility, the guide helps readers to think deeply about what ethics will look like in their companies.

Life — and work — are complicated indeed. As we lead our organizations through complex transformations and the resulting projects, how best to foresee problems before they happen? This guide, a compilation of insights from MIT SMR, gives leaders a variety of strategies to help them see the big picture, manage complexity, and keep the team focused on positive outcomes.

Team dynamics are tricky. As leaders we need to understand deeply what makes our teammates get out of bed every day. In this guide, a compilation of insights from MIT SMR, you’ll find strategies for employee engagement and project management, as well as deeper understanding of what motivates your employees to do their best work.

People and computers can solve difficult problems when they work together. Learn some of the best ways to put machine learning into action.

Automation is changing the nature of work. Here’s how to thrive in the jobs of the future — especially those where machines complement human labor.

Is there an essential friction between alignment and agility within an organization? Often, yes — which means understanding how to balance both.

It can be harder than ever to find new growth opportunities. See the strategies for setting ambitious visions and making plans to achieve them.

Making small innovation bets can produce big outcomes. Learn the best ways that companies (and users) are improving products and services.

Intuition only goes so far. Experimenting with new ideas — and making real-time course corrections — turns insight into better performance.

Some technology platforms just perform better than others. Learn how the best models provide value to both companies and consumers.