Ideas Made to Matter Gender

Why female STEM PhDs are less likely to become new inventors

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New research finds that female STEM PhD students are less likely to be advised by top faculty inventors or become new inventors themselves than male STEM PhD students.

Oct 12, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Behavioral Science

To truly boost productivity, focus on consistent worker engagement

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New research explores worker engagement, its impact on job performance, and its connection to a worker’s level of emotional stability.

Oct 11, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter The Bias Cut

This former Nutrisystem CEO wants to use AI to democratize talent

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Former Nutrisystem CEO Dawn Zier on straightforward communication, zero-tolerance harassment policies, and rethinking the emphasis on networking.

Sep 27, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Leadership

How leaders can get the most out of asking questions

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MIT Sloan’s Hal Gregersen explains question bursts, question audits, and why it’s important for leaders to not just ask questions but listen to the answers.

Sep 25, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Entrepreneurship

22 MIT startups to watch in 2023

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A startup showcase featured AI-enabled apps for small-business owners, wearable devices, and financial trading at quantum speed.

Sep 20, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Operations Management

Remembering MIT Sloan Dean Emeritus Bill Pounds

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An expert in corporate governance and operations management, Pounds championed a new generation of MIT Sloan faculty members and served on dozens of corporate boards.

Sep 11, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Leadership

A manager’s guide to x-teams

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MIT Sloan’s Deborah Ancona explains how leaders can start, manage, and support externally oriented innovation within their organizations.

Sep 7, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

These 5 new courses track emerging business trends and skills

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Before it’s in the boardroom, it’s on the syllabus at MIT Sloan — from tough tech ventures to the science of well-being.

Sep 5, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

Leadership insights for innovating amid change

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MIT Sloan’s Hal Gregersen and Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull on why leaders must be purpose-driven and long-term oriented to successfully navigate change.

Aug 21, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter The Bias Cut

Why learning to say no is the most important lesson for this founder

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Entrepreneur Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro shares why she doesn’t allow unavoidable biases to bother her, and how she’s prioritizing her employees’ health care.

Aug 18, 2023
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