Meredith Somers
News Writer
Meredith writes about management issues affecting global business leaders, with an emphasis on behavioral and policy sciences. She also covers leadership, workplace communication, competitive strategy and decision-making, diversity and hiring, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Prior to MIT Sloan, Meredith was a reporter for Federal News Network in Washington, D.C. She's worked as a Maryland state government reporter for the Associated Press, and as a general assignment reporter on the Metro desk at The Washington Times.
Articles by Meredith Somers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gen Z and beyond: Cultivating future leaders in data
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Here’s how SAIC put a specific plan in place to hire, train, and promote Gen Z data professionals.
How to hire and support more women in your organization
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MIT faculty and industry executives share research and advice for removing gender-based obstacles within organizations.
Northwestern Mutual’s strategy chief: Take on challenges others won't
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Northwestern Mutual’s Aditi Javeri Gokhale on taking risks to get noticed and the importance of transparency around work-life balance.
A manager’s guide to leading purpose-driven organizations
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A roundup of actionable steps and useful advice from MIT Sloan to help managers lead purpose-driven organizations.