Managing Your Career

In the first half of 2017, these MIT SMR articles attracted the most readers.

Some companies are using assessment tools to help identify employees with leadership potential.

Companies want managers to help employees develop and improve — but many managers don’t know how.

Articulating what problem you’re trying to solve is an important (and underrated) management skill.

People are living and working longer — but companies are unprepared for the implications of that.

The ability to say “no” is key in effective time management, says executive coach Greg McKeown.

Expectations of immediate responses to digital communications negatively impact productivity.

The shrinking role of big screens heralds a change in how we communicate with devices and each other.

A new year’s resolution for 2017: Build a personal advisory board that meets your current needs.

Strategic leadership is key to long-term success and can be learned, says Stanford’s Jesper Sørensen.

When times are uncertain, it is more important than ever to break routine and see what’s happening for ourselves.

Digital assistants are taking over repetitive tasks, leaving managers free to manage.

As technology evolves, managers and organizations will need new skill sets.

To get the best results from a decision matrix, managers should expand the options used to frame it.

A focus on execution is undermining managers’ ability to develop strategy and leadership skills.

There’s no single formula for making work meaningful — but poor management is a universal obstacle.

It can be difficult for finance professionals to transition to broader leadership roles.

Some reconnections are more beneficial than others. The challenge is selecting the best ones.

Companies looking to social media for guidance in decision making should be wary of the “filter bubble” effect.

When many employees work offsite, a corporate office can become a lonelier and less productive place.