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Middle East & North Africa - Global
skills that may become more or less valuable in an AI-driven economy. Approximately 150 alumni and friends of HBS attended the event. OCTOBER 2023 VIDEO 10 Year Anniversary of the MENA Research Center To mark its 10 year anniversary...
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- 24 Oct 2018
- Sharpening Your Skills
Startup or Established Company? Which Is Best for You?
corporation behind me when things weren’t working out. The impact of a bad decision or process was much greater with no safety net.” – Karen Young, CEO and founder, Oui Shave Startup with limited leadership experience. Working with a...
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by Julia B. Austin
- April 2010
- Case
Manchester Bidwell Corporation: the Replication Question
By: Toby E. Stuart, G. Felda Hardymon, James L. Heskett and Ann Leamon
Bill Strickland, CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corporation, must decide the best way to replicate his innovative, award-winning approach to curing poverty. Manchester Bidwell's approach, which provides both adult job-training tuned to fill the needs of local industries and...
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Corporate Entrepreneurship;
Nonprofit Organizations;
Growth and Development;
Social Enterprise;
Poverty;
Training;
Competency and Skills;
Jobs and Positions;
Human Resources
Stuart, Toby E., G. Felda Hardymon, James L. Heskett, and Ann Leamon. "Manchester Bidwell Corporation: the Replication Question." Harvard Business School Case 810-097, April 2010.
- 01 Dec 2023
- News
The Imposter Among Us
Edited by Jen McFarland Flint; Illustrations by Peter Arkle It was their rst day at Harvard and like the rest of his cohort, Edgar Wallner (PMD 22, 1971) will never forget meeting Robert Gaines-Cooper. Frankly, it would have been difficult to miss the Englishman, who...
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- May 2024
- Supplement
gWorks (B)
By: Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff
In January of 2019, Joe Heieck, CEO of gWorks, was deciding whether to proceed with his acquisition of Data Tech, that was a business roughly the same size as gWorks. gWorks, which provided geospatial software to small city and rural county governments, was acquired by...
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Acquisition;
Small Business;
Cost vs Benefits;
Decisions;
Business Education;
Corporate Entrepreneurship;
Leadership Style;
Leading Change;
Business or Company Management;
Problems and Challenges;
Talent and Talent Management;
Customer Relationship Management;
Technology Adoption;
Information Infrastructure;
Digital Platforms;
Growth Management;
Applications and Software;
Risk and Uncertainty;
Technology Industry;
United States
Ruback, Richard S., and Royce Yudkoff. "gWorks (B)." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 224-722, May 2024.
- 20 May 2008
- First Look
First Look: May 20, 2008
http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/b01/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=608016 China Resources Corporation (B): China Resources Microelectronics Harvard Business School Supplement 107-015 Supplements the (A) case. Late in October 2006, China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd. (CRC)...
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Martha Lagace
- 31 Jan 2022
- Research & Ideas
Where Can Digital Transformation Take You? Insights from 1,700 Leaders
democratized both inside and outside of companies. In the past, CEOs and other senior leaders were seen as the legitimate strategic decision-makers because they had more access to data and could decide if and when to share it. With much...
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- 07 Jul 2008
- Research & Ideas
Innovation Corrupted: How Managers Can Avoid Another Enron
irregularities related to the off-balance-sheet partnerships. This forced Lay—who returned as CEO after Skilling resigned that August—to announce a $544 million charge against earnings, and a $1.2 billion...
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Leadership Fellows
Hire Talent Leadership Fellows Hire Talent Leadership Fellows What is the Leadership Fellows Program? The Leadership Fellows program offers nonprofit and public-sector organizations the opportunity to leverage the experience, energy, and analytical View Details
- 15 Sep 2009
- First Look
First Look: September 15
competence—expertise in technology—and its skilled people to accomplish what government and relief agencies could not: an information system and supply chain that tracked and managed the flow of relief supplies. Its efforts were crucial...
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Martha Lagace
- 18 Aug 2022
- Op-Ed
Your Best Employees Are Burning Out: A Framework for Retaining Talent
experienced burnout differently. Organizations currently comprise multiple generations of employees simultaneously and must understand how each group may view any incentives companies provide to encourage people to stay at an organization. In June, Business Insider...
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by Hise Gibson and MaShon Wilson
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Healthy Outcomes - Managing the Future of Work
HBS alum and Care.com CEO Sheila Marcelo, demographic trends and the changing role of women in the workforce mean that employers must “do the math” when it comes to care. By not accounting for costs like reduced productivity and increased...
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- 13 May 2014
- First Look
First Look: May 13
http://hbr.org/2014/05/making-freemium-work/ar/1 August 2013 Directors & Boards Dynamics of the Board Interview By: McGarvie, Blythe Abstract—You want candidates who meet the requirements of cultural fit, the right skill set, and...
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Sean Silverthorne
- January 2018
- Case
Tomer Zvulun and The Atlanta Opera: At Crossroads (A)
By: Michael L. Tushman and Kerry Herman
In 2017, Tomer Zvulun, the CEO and artistic director of The Atlanta Opera, was considering next steps. Zvulun had adapted quickly to the new, dual role of chief executive and artistic director, although there had been a steep learning curve. As he gained traction, the...
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Innovation;
Explore/Exploit;
Ambidexterity;
Zvulun;
Opera;
Strategy;
Talent;
Talent Management;
Non-profit;
Leadership Transition;
Organizational Behavior;
Leadership;
Innovation and Invention;
Talent and Talent Management;
Arts;
Strategic Planning;
Fine Arts Industry
Tushman, Michael L., and Kerry Herman. "Tomer Zvulun and The Atlanta Opera: At Crossroads (A)." Harvard Business School Case 418-012, January 2018.
- 07 Apr 2009
- First Look
First Look: April 7, 2009
systematic program for identifying and serving its key clients, developed in collaboration with Cranfield School of Management. It is these clients that will be the focus of the efforts for the CDC. In addition, the firm has co-developed a training program with...
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Martha Lagace
- 08 Mar 2021
- In Practice
COVID Killed the Traditional Workplace. What Should Companies Do Now?
A year ago, COVID-19 forced many companies to send employees home—often with a laptop and a prayer. Now, with COVID cases subsiding and vaccinations rising, the prospect of returning to old office routines appears more possible. But will employees want to flock back to...
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by Dina Gerdeman
- Web
2023 Reunion Presentations - Alumni
Chairperson, Private Equity at Apollo; Tracy Palandjian (MBA 1997), CEO and Co-Founder of Social Finance; Member of the Harvard Corporation; Fran Seegull (MBA 1998), President, US Impact Investing Alliance + More Info – Less Info Impact...
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- May 2024
- Supplement
gWorks (A)
By: Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff
In January of 2019, Joe Heieck, CEO of gWorks, was deciding whether to proceed with his acquisition of Data Tech, that was a business roughly the same size as gWorks. gWorks, which provided geospatial software to small city and rural county governments, was acquired by...
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Keywords:
Acquisition;
Small Business;
Cost vs Benefits;
Decisions;
Business Education;
Corporate Entrepreneurship;
Leadership Style;
Leading Change;
Business or Company Management;
Problems and Challenges;
Talent and Talent Management;
Customer Relationship Management;
Technology Adoption;
Information Infrastructure;
Digital Platforms;
Growth Management;
Applications and Software;
Risk and Uncertainty;
Technology Industry;
United States
Ruback, Richard S., and Royce Yudkoff. "gWorks (A)." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 224-721, May 2024.
- Web
Klarman Hall | About
the Name Beth & Seth Klarman Seth Klarman (MBA 1982) is the CEO and portfolio manager of the Boston-based Baupost Group, one of the most successful investment partnerships in the world. Beth Klarman is President of the Klarman Family...
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- 19 Dec 2022
- Research & Ideas
The 10 Most Popular Articles of 2022
Stress) It's not about the bigger home or the better vacation. Financial stability helps people escape the everyday hassles of life, says research by Jon Jachimowicz. 3. Curiosity, Not Coding: 6 Skills Leaders Need in the Digital Age...
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by Danielle Kost