Spring 2007
Topics: Business
Summer 2006
John Little
Disaster as Opportunity
Prof. Yossi Sheffi writes a new book for executives pondering how to reduce corporate risk.
Change at Work
Prof. Tom Malone says technology is changing the workplace – including a time when employees will actually vote on who will be their boss.
Good Company
Alec Dingee, ’52, creates an MIT service to help entrepreneurs start a successful start-up.
The Art of Dialogue
Dialogue expert William Isaacs says that problems between people often stem from an inability to conduct a successful dialogue.
Charming Company
Building a successful firm requires good communication skills, says Ken Morse, who is teaching networking skills at the Sloan School.
Saying Thanks
Niel Robertson, a 25-year-old entrepreneur, recently gave MIT $431,000 in honor of his parents.
Hanging Up The Tie
Experts at the Sloan School say business predictions for the 21st century include more casual dressing for men.
‘A Significant Gift’
Joan and Bill Porter, ’67, founder of online trading powerhouse ETrade, donate $25 million to MIT’s Sloan School of Management.