Ideas Made to Matter The Bias Cut

Forging a path from PhD to MD to Amazon Web Services advisor

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As an MD with a PhD in computer science, Christine Tsien Silvers has always chosen the unexpected path, but that’s what makes her work fun.

Jun 29, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Hiring

Why hiring and retention are every manager’s job now

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Hiring, retention, and talent development are no longer the sole responsibility of human resources. It’s every manager’s job to develop their people.

Jun 23, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter My Idea Made to Matter

For Akamai CTO, productive interactions spur new ideas

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Akamai CTO Robert Blumofe finds idea inspiration at the intersection of design and creativity.

Jun 22, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter The Bias Cut

This Flex exec taps the power of private conversation

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Sangeeta Lala learned early on that working with people is the best way to move ahead. “It is almost impossible to single-handedly be successful!”

May 25, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Career

3 practices for reaching the C-suite

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

May 18, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Behavioral Science

Managers' prior work evaluations can affect diversity efforts

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For a fairer and more diverse way of hiring and promoting, managers must be in agreement about what they look for when awarding merit.

May 4, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter The Bias Cut

This eco innovator learned to speak up at an early age

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On her path from Wall Street to environmental nonprofit, Jessica Toth learned the importance of professional collaborations in personal development.

Apr 19, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Gender

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

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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.

Apr 12, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Career

Midcareer advice from 3 finance professionals

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Three MIT Sloan alumni share insights on the future of finance, what’s challenging right now, and what advice they’d offer rising professionals.

Mar 31, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Entrepreneurship

6 tips for building a successful risk-taking culture

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In his new book, Okta co-founder Frederic Kerrest shares tips on how startups can build a culture where everyone feels comfortable taking risks.

Mar 21, 2022
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