Ideas Made to Matter

The perils of building democracy in Africa 

Can a get-out-the-vote effort decrease voter trust? A new study from Kenya says "yes."

Jan 21, 2016
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

MIT Sloan alumnus attempts world-circling solar flight

For Solar Impulse’s André Borschberg “it’s a question of preparation meeting passion.”

Dec 29, 2015
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Ideas Made to Matter Leadership

Retired Ford chief Alan Mulally on automaker’s dark days and new future

How the MIT Sloan alumnus revived the struggling company during the recession

Nov 18, 2015
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Ideas Made to Matter Leadership

An “unexpected executive” at Caterpillar reflects on leadership

“Four simple words: integrity, commitment, excellence, and teamwork,” Stuart Levenick tells students

Nov 6, 2015
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Class of 2015 sets class gift records

Five programs come together in support of the MIT Sloan Annual Fund

Jul 30, 2015
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Ideas Made to Matter Ethics

The Container Store CEO on building a business based on relationships

Kip Tindell on benefits of organization and conscious capitalism.

May 14, 2015
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Ideas Made to Matter Organizational Culture

The Real-Life MBA: Jack and Suzy Welch discuss their latest book

The best-selling authors offer tips on managing today’s workforce.

Apr 28, 2015
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Ideas Made to Matter Leadership

Leadership advice from a veteran CEO

Paul Anderson, former CEO and chairman of BHP Billiton and Duke Energy, shares lessons from his own career

Mar 5, 2015
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Retired U.S. General Stanley McChrystal talks leadership strategy

“If I’m making decisions someone else can make, it’s a mistake,” says former head of U.S. forces in Afghanistan

Feb 18, 2015
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