Technology and Leadership in Operations
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By CRAIG MELROSE Nothing in business is more devastating than the status quo. No matter how successful a company is today, complacency in business will evaporate competitive advantages faster than adjustments can be made. To break from this state companies, need knowledge and insight and as the Chinese philosopher Lau Tzu once said, “the wise man is one who, knows, […]
Read moreBy THOMAS SANDERSON (LGO ‘14) and MEGHAN WRIGHT (LGO ’19) The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a wave of innovation focused on industrial hygiene in office, manufacturing and public settings. As the passenger aviation industry came to a standstill, the aviation industry shifted focus to demonstrating a safe and healthy flying experience. The Confident Travel Initiative is a global partnership led by […]
Read moreBy CHRISTIAN ALLINSON (LGO ’22), KENNY GROSZMAN (LGO ’22), and CHRISTINA MICHAELS (LGO ’22) A cornerstone of MIT’s curriculum is mens et manus— not just the mind, but also the hands. We decided to exercise this principle for our final project for our software architecture class (1.125– Architecting and Engineering Software Systems). Our class was connected to Lasagna Love, an […]
Read moreBy SRAVANI YAJAMANAM KIDAMBI (LGO ’22) and CHRISTINA MICHAELS (LGO ’22) Founded in 2019, the LGO Playbook podcast’s mission is to highlight compelling stories within and outside MIT with the ultimate goal of being an avenue for current and past students to further explore their playbook. The podcast continues with its third season this year, adapting to the challenges arising […]
Read moreWe’re back! It has been just over a year since the pilot edition of the MIT LGO Review was released, and a lot has happened in the world over the past 14 months. We are excited to bring you a special edition focused on the virtual alumni conference on April 9th, 2021. The conference this year is focused on Diversity, […]
Read moreby AMY GOBEL (LGO ’17)
Climate change is happening, it’s our fault, and the consequences are worse than most of us can bear to contemplate on a daily basis. Here are some ideas for how you and your organization can make more sustainable choices and help create cultural change.