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‘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.
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.
2 from MIT Sloan named to 2022 Thinkers50 Radar List
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The annual list includes researchers studying the benefits of imposter syndrome and how to harness expertise from employees.
Want better forecasts? Start with better management
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New NBER research shows that savvy management can help companies better predict the future — and better position themselves for profitability.
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.
Why ‘the future of AI is the future of work’
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In a new book about how technology will affect workers, MIT experts explain how AI is far from replacing humans — but still changing occupations.
Machine learning developers should talk to end users
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Machine learning tools only work if people use and trust them. To achieve this, developers and end users should have a back-and-forth conversation.
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.
When two heads aren’t better than one
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Leaders often have to decide whether to delegate projects to individuals or a group. According to a new study, it should depend on the task.
The top 10 MIT Sloan news stories of 2021
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From a machine learning explainer to trends in data and artificial intelligence, here are the stories that readers needed most this year.