Ideas Made to Matter
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
Our top 5 ‘Working Definitions’ of 2020
Data storytelling, the Beer Game, and three more popular ideas.
Car access tripled in value during early COVID-19
Car owners, on average, would want $3,300 to give up ownership and use of their vehicle for a month during the pandemic.
MIT Sloan expert insights: 4 books from 2020
From how recommendation engines work to how misinformation spreads on social media, here are four books from MIT Sloan that made some sense of 2020.
This KPMG principal helps accelerate women’s careers
Julia Abramovich grew up in a household where you could be whoever you wanted, regardless of gender. Now she’s spreading that lesson to other women.
A health care CEO on prioritizing exciting ideas
At Vezeeta, Amir Barsoum turns patients into consumers by giving them choice. He uses a three-bucket approach to prioritize ideas and reach his goal.
A COVID-19 playbook for nursing homes
Download the MIT COVID-19 Policy Alliance’s new report for nursing facility leaders and policymakers.
How a Carnegie Mellon director fosters inclusivity
Anita Carleton promotes a workplace that doesn’t just support women, but respects and includes all genders.
How to ensure Black lives matter in the workplace
Ensuring Black lives matter in the workplace requires perspective taking, thoughtful leadership, and structural and symbolic changes within a company.
15 MIT startups to watch
The 2020 delta v Demo Day trended toward products for women and digital platforms for more sustainable living.
Why restrictive immigration may be bad for U.S. entrepreneurship
A new study finds immigrants are more likely to start a company than their U.S.-born counterparts.