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January 2014
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The Weather Company

New CEO David Kenny transformed The Weather Company in less than two years from a primary identity as a cable television channel to a multi-platform digital company innovating in the uses of weather data. He assesses progress and considers strategic choices and... View Details

Keywords: Innovation; Strategy; Strategic Change; Change Management; Expansion; Weather; Growth and Development Strategy; Innovation and Invention; Technology Industry

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Planning a Class Session - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

Students.) In planning for a specific case session, instructors may be able to draw on published teaching notes and on teaching plans previously developed by others or themselves. They may also enjoy the support of teaching groups and... View Details

16 Feb 2010
Research & Ideas

The Outside-In Approach to Customer Service

guys! Not only did the store layout not conform to the buying behavior of many women, but also the store support staff were not always oriented to providing help in ways women wanted to be helped. For example, while women were interested... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Gilbert; Consumer Products

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Research - Behavioral Finance & Financial Stability

around the world, the authors show that the combination of rapid credit and asset price growth over the prior three years is associated with a 40% probability of entering a financial crisis within the next three years. The evidence challenges the view that financial... View Details

13 Jul 2020
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Merck CEO Ken Frazier Discusses a COVID Cure, Racism, and Why Leaders Need to Walk the Talk

professionals, are very much alone. The numbers are so few and they have to push through that and find support and community somehow. Frazier: And it's harder for this generation, as I was saying, because my father grew up in a country... View Details

Keywords: by Staff; Pharmaceutical

07 Jul 2003
Research & Ideas

4+2 = Sustained Business Success

management practices that can significantly affect a company's performance, we've developed a list of behaviors that support excellence in each practice. The practices and accompanying mandates are outlined below. Primary Management... View Details

Keywords: by Nitin Nohria, William Joyce & Bruce Roberson

Arthur Schleifer

Keywords: automotive; computer; consumer products; financial services; grocery; insurance industry; manufacturing; marketing industry; restaurant; retailing; software; tire; tobacco; wine

01 Jun 2024
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From Chalkboards to Chatbots

Artwork/animation by Greg Meeson/hitandrunmedia.com; shutterstock.com Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is reshaping our world at an unprecedented pace, becoming an integral part of how we live, work, and interact. It is therefore critical for current and... View Details

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Finding Talent Opportunities

alumni resume databases Leadership Fellows Program Leverage the experience, energy, and analytical skills of MBAs for one year with financial support from HBS. Learn more about this opportunity for nonprofit and public-sector... View Details

20 Dec 2010
Research & Ideas

Panama Canal: Troubled History, Astounding Turnaround

money to Senator Mark Hanna [R-OH] and the leaders of a Panamanian independence movement. Hanna, in turn, convinced President Roosevelt to support the independentistas. American warships prevented Colombia from responding to Panama's... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Gilbert; Transportation

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Esteves Hall | About

Esteves Hall The renovation of Esteves Hall was made possible by the support of André Santos Esteves, cofounder and CEO of Brazil-based BTG Pactual, and his wife, Lilian. Esteves Hall, reopened in April 2015, is an executive education... View Details

01 Oct 2021
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Fueling the Faculty Pipeline

associate professorship to support the School’s pipeline of faculty. “Associate professors are the future of the School. I want to support the next generation as they come along,” offers Melwani, who... View Details

13 Feb 2014
Research & Ideas

Managing the Family Business: Leadership Roles

work together to reach important goals, and by building coalitions to support needed change. Leading is a very personal activity where the leader connects with people and convinces them, making use of compelling ideas and character... View Details

Keywords: by John A. Davis

13 Mar 2023
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The Power of Personal Connections: How Shared Experiences Boost Performance

consultancies and accounting firms already do this by putting “cohorts” of new employees on similar professional development tracks, with shared workshops, activities, and milestones designed to strengthen their connection. “People are social creatures. View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Health

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Your Alumni Community - Alumni

between alumnae, and give women the opportunity to learn from, support and inspire one another – both personally and professionally. Reunions Reconnect with classmates, participate in faculty sessions and socialize with friends. Explore... View Details

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Investing in Emerging Industries | Baker Library | Bloomberg Center | Harvard Business School

the emerging enterprises he believed represented the greatest areas of growth. An early supporter of the aviation industry, Robert served on the board and was a backer of Pan American Airways Corporation, which started with flights to... View Details

23 Jun 2015
First Look

First Look: June 23, 2015

Clifford Chance: Women at Work It was October 2013, and global law firm Clifford Chance was coming under fire for the second time in less than a year for reputedly failing to provide a supportive work environment for its female... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Founder - Entrepreneurship

on current trends in entrepreneurship (AI, Web 3, VC, etc.) Learn about HBS resources to support your journey: Entrepreneurship Day Rock and i-lab Newsletters Startup Bootcamp info session New Venture Competition Kickoff Rock Summer... View Details

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About - Behavioral Finance & Financial Stability

Harvard Business School and launched in July 2016, supports research collaborations between faculty and students across Harvard to understand, predict, and prevent financial instability. The BFFS project occasionally invites globally... View Details

14 Dec 2007
Op-Ed

When Your Product Becomes a Commodity

distribution, as some customers want to switch to buying through distributors (at lower prices) while other customers still seek direct sales support (but may not be willing to pay to cover the cost). However you approach commoditization,... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch

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