MITSMR: Should You Make a Lateral Career Move? How to Decide

Learn why moving sideways might be the best thing you can do for your career in this short video with Brian Elliott. Career advancement isn't always a straight climb up. MIT SMR columnist Brian Elliott reveals how strategic sideways moves can unlock unexpected professional growth, challenging traditional career progression models. Drawing from his experiences at Google and Slack, Elliott offers insights into transforming lateral steps into powerful career catalysts, emphasizing adaptability, continuous learning, and the importance of breaking traditional career ladder constraints.