Behavioral Science
Ideas and insights about behavioral science from MIT Sloan.
Behavioral Science
3 common myths about work culture
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MIT Sloan senior lecturer Donald Sull explains why good work culture is more than just a list of core values in your mission statement.
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.
‘Impostor thoughts’ may have an upside in the workplace
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New research from MIT Sloan refutes the long-held belief that there is nothing good about thinking one is overestimated by colleagues.
Why distributed leadership is the future of management
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Managing the future of work requires a nimble mindset focusing on small, short-term wins, and a ‘cultivate and coordinate’ approach to leadership.
To curb mental health discrimination, shift beliefs
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In a new study, people pay to avoid working with colleagues who show symptoms of depression and anxiety.
How game theory explains ‘irrational’ behavior
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A new book explores how game theory explains seemingly irrational behavior, from tastes in food to how people donate to charity.
4 leadership insights from Stripe’s CFO
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CFO Dhivya Suryadevara went from General Motors to the most valuable startup in the U.S. Here's what she learned along the way.
The 5 types of entrepreneur: Which one are you?
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If you want to take advantage of the different types of entrepreneurial minds in your organization, you first have to know what they are.
How to fight pro-Russia disinformation in Ukraine
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Ukrainians with stronger analytical reasoning skills were better at identifying pro-Russia propaganda, according to a new study.
Digital literacy doesn't stop spread of misinformation
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According to new research, digital literacy is an important factor in identifying misinformation — but it doesn’t stop people from spreading it.