Over and Out
For this final issue of MIT Sloan Management Review, Benjamin Laker and Maria Papacosta offer advice on ending things well. In that spirit, we want to reflect on the impact our editorially independent publication has had in its 67 years. Over the past few months, we’ve been buoyed by many messages and online comments validating […]
In its 67-year history, MIT Sloan Management Review (SMR) has been a beacon for management practitioners, connecting scholars and leaders through innovative ideas and practical insights. Editor in chief Paul Michelman praised SMR for sparking new perspectives and inspiring action, emphasizing its role in lighting a spark that leads to solutions.
Publisher Deb Gallagher highlighted the impact of SMR in bridging the gap between academic research and organizational needs, transforming esoteric scholarship into actionable inspiration. Founder Martin Reeves acknowledged SMR's unique ability to merge rigorous academic research with practical relevance, serving as a vital link between theory and practice for business leaders.
Jeff Schwartz, a senior adviser to Gloat and former principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP, reflected on SMR's role in shaping his understanding of future trends, noting the publication's crucial contribution to praxis—the intersection of theory and practice. Former managing director and publisher Robert W. Holland Jr. detailed the strategic transformation SMR underwent in 2010 to better align with the needs of practitioners, highlighting the success of the Big Ideas program in generating significant revenue and extending SMR's reach.
Editorial director David Kiron credited the Big Ideas program for producing over 40 reports and articles, garnering widespread recognition and citations. Lastly, Martha Mangelsdorf, the publication's former editorial director, emphasized the importance of making academic research accessible to managers, highlighting the impact of key articles, such as the 2017 piece on scenario planning.
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