


Winter 2020 Issue
See our report on the nuts and bolts of digital transformation.
From the Editor

Leadership Skills
What Does It Mean to Lead?
Experts share their perspectives on where leadership is headed in a digital world.
Lisa Burrell
Features

Organizational Behavior
Employee Emotions Aren’t Noise — They’re Data
Emotions provide insight into what motivates people and how to improve performance.
Sigal Barsade, interviewed by Frieda Klotz

Innovation Strategy
How Vigilant Companies Gain an Edge in Turbulent Times
A systematic approach to identifying potential threats can help companies respond to disruption.
George S. Day and Paul J.H. Schoemaker

Security & Privacy
Blockchain Isn’t as Unbreakable as You Think
Blockchain is vulnerable in some ways that conventional systems are — and in ways all its own.
Stuart Madnick

Digital Marketing
Is Deep Learning a Game Changer for Marketing Analytics?
Companies already use data to make marketing decisions. Will deep learning enable a leap forward?
Glen Urban et al.
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AI & Machine Learning
An Executive Guide to the Winter 2020 Issue
MIT SMR Winter 2020 examines workers’ emotions and education, tech dilemmas, and how best to transform.