MIT Sloan Management Review

MIT Sloan Management Review leads the discourse among academic researchers, business executives and other influential thought leaders about advances in management practice, particularly those shaped by technology, that are transforming how people lead and innovate. MIT SMR disseminates new management research and innovative ideas so that thoughtful executives can capitalize on the opportunities generated by rapid organizational, technological and societal change.

The High Cost of the Actions We Don’t Take

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The 2018 Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize • The editors of MIT Sloan Management Review are pleased to announce the winner of this year’s Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize, awarded to the most outstanding MIT SMR article on planned change and organizational development published from fall 2016 through fall 2017.

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AI Isn’t the Death of Jobs • Research suggests that using AI to innovate will have a positive impact on employment.

Four Ways Jobs Will Respond to Automation • The level of threat to a given profession depends on two factors: the type of value provided and how it’s delivered.

How AI Can Amplify Human Competencies • Advanced systems will continue to help people do their jobs better instead of replacing them.

Platforms Should Be More Than Matchmakers • By identifying and mitigating risks for sellers and buyers, platform businesses can open up new markets.

Improving Communication in Virtual Teams • Five strategies boost performance.

Master the Challenges of Multichannel Pricing • Customers may accept different prices in different channels. But are retailers ready to manage the complexities?

Is Technical Debt Undermining Your Digital Strategy? • Failing to make the right investments in IT infrastructure can leave your organization with a tangled mess of legacy systems.

Digital Transformation Opens New Questions — and New Problems to Solve • When leaders view technology as merely a source of answers and solutions, they miss opportunities to innovate in bigger, bolder ways.

WHAT’S NEXT WITH BLOCK CHAIN

WHAT PROBLEMS WILL YOU SOLVE WITH BLOCKCHAIN? • Before jumping on the bandwagon, companies need to carefully consider how ledger technologies fit into their overall strategy.

How can companies strategically benefit from blockchain?

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KEY QUESTIONS FOR COMPANIES DESIGNING BLOCKCHAINS

BLOCKCHAIN IS CHANGING HOW MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES COMPETE • Companies are using new applications to rethink their business models and — in some cases — disrupting their industries.

How can block-chain help companies monetize content, optimize processes, and compete against rivals?

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BREAKING LOGJAMS IN KNOWLEDGE WORK • How organizations can improve task flow and prevent overload.

How can organizations redesign knowledge work to improve productivity and performance?

PUSH VERSUS PULL: TWO SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING WORKFLOW

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION

Selling Solutions Isn’t Enough • B2B companies need to focus on helping each customer achieve better outcomes.

How can B2B companies deepen their engagement with customers?

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How to Launch Products in Uncertain Markets • In volatile times, uncertainty can be turned into a competitive advantage.

Should companies be first to market in uncertain times — or should they wait and see how things go?

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Why People Believe in Their Leaders — or Not • Credibility hinges on perceptions of competence and trustworthiness.

How do leaders gain or lose credibility?

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