Meredith Somers, MIT Sloan School of Management

Meredith Somers

MIT Sloan School of Management

United States

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Past:
  • MIT Sloan School of Management
  • World Economic Forum

Past articles by Meredith:

5 enduring management ideas from MIT Sloan’s Edgar Schein

The late MIT Sloan professor’s pioneering ideas on career anchors, humble inquiry, and organization culture are still used in management today. → Read More

4 ways leaders can detox their corporate culture

Research from MIT Sloan’s Don Sull highlights the ways leadership can identify and address a toxic work culture. → Read More

3 corporate innovation mistakes and how to avoid them

MIT Sloan’s Phil Budden offers tips to avoid confusing technology with innovation, trying for 10X when 10% will do, and ineffective external engagement. → Read More

3 traits of an entrepreneurial mindset

You don’t have to be a startup founder to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. MIT Sloan’s Bill Aulet talks about embracing change, being anti-fragile, and ambidextrous leadership. → Read More

MIT Sloan reading list: 7 books from 2022

New books from MIT Sloan faculty and experts on a future-ready workforce, game theory, AI, and more. → Read More

This government advisor wants women to get credit for their 'invisible work'

USDA senior advisor Samantha Joseph understands some barriers are out of her control, but she knows the importance of breaking the ones women create for themselves. → Read More

8 ideas for environmental impact from the MIT Startup Exchange

The 2022 MIT Sustainability Conference featured clean innovation for power plants, transportation systems, supply chain platforms, and more. → Read More

When workers want to organize: 4 ways management can respond

MIT Sloan’s Thomas Kochan shares insights and actions to help executives better understand the employee organization landscape. → Read More

Triumph of the underdog: How to beat the odds as a startup

Nike, Netflix, and Amazon are global powerhouses, but they all were once the new business on the block. Here’s how they beat the odds as startups. → Read More

Midcareer advice from 4 supply chain professionals

Four MIT Sloan alumni share their executive-level insights on the future of supply chain, the unexpected aspects of the industry, and what advice they’d offer rising professionals. → Read More

3 reminders for managers in a hybrid work environment

Hybrid work offers flexibility and opportunity, but without clear expectations and employee resources, managers risk a divided and disadvantaged workforce. → Read More

4 ways data plays a role on winning teams

How data plays a role in talent, system, culture, and leadership of winning teams. → Read More

How 3 companies retain workers in a competitive environment

How Patreon, Levi Strauss, and Coursera open source their culture and bootcamp their technology needs to encourage employees to stay. → Read More

How Toyota Financial Services flexed to a better model of hybrid work

Toyota Financial Services encompasses R&D, sales, finance, and more. Here’s how it’s ensuring a new hybrid work model adapts for every department. → Read More

Aiming for the C-suite? Here are 3 practices to get you there

Keep your LinkedIn current, build a team of supporters, and don’t be afraid of recruiters. → Read More

What ‘work without jobs’ means for managers

A new book argues organizations need a “work operating system” that can handle advancements in technology and the shift to gig roles and on-demand talent. → Read More

Workplace ‘impostor thoughts’ may have a genuine upside

New research from MIT Sloan refutes the long-held belief that there is nothing good about thinking one is overestimated by colleagues. → Read More

Women are less likely than men to be promoted. Here’s one reason why

Whether you use the Nine Box system or another assessment tool, new research suggests it’s time to rethink how you rate and track potential. → Read More

Here's why workers are not getting the training they need

A survey has found that workers who would benefit the most from training are not getting it. A researcher explains why - and what employers can do to help. → Read More

4 leadership insights from Stripe’s chief financial officer

CFO Dhivya Suryadevara went from General Motors to the most valuable startup in the U.S. Here's what she learned along the way. → Read More