From the CDO Assistant Dean

Dear Friends,

For many, 2021 was a pivotal year for careers. It offered each of us an opportunity to reflect on our roles, values and goals. It spurred organizations to re-examine workspaces, management and talent strategies, and culture.

In the CDO, we found renewed energy to reimagine careers. We saw an opportunity for further innovation in 2021. As the world pivoted from virtual to hybrid engagement, we experimented with combining these modalities to create more inclusive experiences. We adjusted our strategic focus to prioritize empathy, reconnection, and strengthening our talent community.

Throughout the year, we inspired by the work and research of our faculty, centers, initiatives; and MIT Sloan’s mission: to develop innovative leaders who improve the world. We were motivated by our employer partners, with whom we worked to support more inclusive workplaces. And, of course, we were energized by our students and alumni, whose creative ideas helped us experiment with innovative ways to support the career journey.

If you have taken a moment over the last year to reimagine the career journey, we invite you to join us on ours.

Susan Brennan

Assistant Dean, MIT Sloan Career Development Office