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Tracy Mayor
Senior News Editor & Writer
Tracy writes about management issues affecting global business leaders, with an emphasis on economics, finance, and accounting. Topics of interest include fintech, impact investing, venture capital, sustainability, the future of work, behavioral economics, globalization, and health systems innovation. She tweets @BizTech_Tracy.
Prior to MIT Sloan, Tracy reported on thought leadership for athenahealth, and as a technology journalist covered strategy, career, IT forecasting, and leadership for Computerworld, CIO, and PC Week. Her parenting and lifestyle writing has been published in the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, and the New York Times, among other outlets.
Articles by Tracy Mayor
3 achievable actions to reduce deaths from COVID-19
MIT Sloan faculty and industry experts offer policy recommendations to reduce hospital overwhelm and protect health care providers.
What keeps supply chain execs up at night? Lots of things
Leaders at Converse, Cinépolis, and more on managing new technology, supply chain visibility, and customer expectations in 2020.
18 quotes for business and management from 2019
Top of mind at MIT Sloan this year: The future of work, climate change, digital transformation, and, above all, leadership.
How to navigate the 3 stages of your career
Advice from a former UBS Group president: Solve for long-term competitiveness.
3 challenges for chief data officers in finance
What started as a compliance role is poised for growth as financial services embrace the power of data.
5 qualities of top banking and finance leaders
A former UBS AG president on how situational awareness and responsive management build on a leader’s core skills.
A business checklist for work of the future
A new MIT report says business has a role to play in determining what quality work will look like in a world remade by AI and robotics.
Impact investing is hot right now. Here’s why
Socially responsible investors are putting their money where their values are, which is good news for firms committed to tackling global problems.
ESG ratings vary widely. Here's why
Research reveals that ratings agencies have different definitions and measurements for corporate social responsibility.
Enterprises embrace the platform
Online marketplaces aren’t just for startups. Here’s how Barclays Bank and Albertsons Cos. are capitalizing on an ecosystem of partners.