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The Ethnography of Organizational Change
Using the tools of ethnography, Yale SOM’s Julia DiBenigno meticulously documents the lived experience of people at work to uncover the root causes of complex problems and devise solutions that change organizations for the better.
The Fed Is Cutting Rates Soon. Should I Wait to Get a Loan?
Many homebuyers and other borrowers incorrectly believe that they get a lower rate by waiting until a cut becomes official, according to Prof. Kelly Shue. This misconception is so widespread that it can undercut the effectiveness of Fed monetary policy.
Podcasts
Inside the Research: Financial Constraints and Short-Term Planning Are Linked to Flood Risk Adaptation Gaps in US Cities
Are You Ready for AI?
Of the many technologies that have changed our lives since the invention of the microchip, generative AI may have had the most dramatic debut. ChatGPT is likely the fastest-growing internet service ever, and every major tech company is scrambling to incorporate Large Language Models into their products. We’ve been talking with Yale faculty and alumni about the potential of the technology to both advance and disrupt our society.
Confronting the Climate Crisis
Yale Insights is talking with the scholars and practitioners who are providing the expertise and leadership to make the adaptation and mitigation of this unprecedented challenge a reality.
Leading through COVID
COVID-19 has created leadership challenges for every kind of organization. Some are working to help the sick or the hungry, or to maintain vital services. All are scrambling to stay connected with their employees and remain economically viable. We've been talking with Yale SOM alumni about the challenges that they are facing, and hearing about their professional and personal lives during the global pandemic.
