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23 May 2023
Research & Ideas

Face Value: Do Certain Physical Features Help People Get Ahead?

important question as we think about the implications in our daily life,” Zhang says. You Might Also Like: Why Confronting Racism in AI 'Creates a Better Future for All of Us' How Paid Promos Take the Shine Off YouTube Stars (and Tips for... View Details

Keywords: by Kara Baskin

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Leverage LinkedIn - Alumni

LinkedIn and the Job Search (login required) Discover tips on how to use LinkedIn for the job search. 5 Mistakes to Avoid (login required) Are you guilty of these LinkedIn mistakes? Learn common mistakes to avoid so you do not miss out on... View Details

03 May 2024
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How Much Does Proximity Influence Startup Innovation? 20 Meters' Worth to Be Exact

different backgrounds becomes pretty important.” You Might Also Like: ‘Intrinsic Joy’ Sparks Ideas Better than Cash Cofounder Courtship: How to Find the Right Mate—for Your Startup Feeling Separation Anxiety at Your Startup? 5 Tips to... View Details

Keywords: by Ben Rand

15 May 2024
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A Major Roadblock for Autonomous Cars: Motorists Believe They Drive Better

automation for themselves than they wanted for others,” De Freitas says. “But if everyone acts on this preference, then this will prolong the adoption of automated vehicles.” Practical tips to reduce ego behind the wheel So, how can... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Transportation; Auto

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Key Dates - Doctoral

about the various summer research programs and postbac programs. During the panel discussion, you'll hear tips on how to put together a strong application and how to tailor your application to each program of interest. You'll also have... View Details

11 Dec 2023
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Doing Well by Doing Good? One Industry’s Struggle to Balance Values and Profits

they have to live in some crappy apartment with five roommates.” You Might Also Like: Reunited and It Feels (Not) So Good: Tips for Managing a Rocky Return Managers, Your Employees Don’t Want to Be Facebook ‘Friends’ The Moral Enterprise:... View Details

Keywords: by Scott Van Voorhis

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Microsoft Xbox: Changing the Game?

By: Andrei Hagiu

In September 1999, the Microsoft Xbox team was wondering which strategic choices would give it the best chance against the upcoming Sony PlayStation 2. Initially called "Project Midway" within Microsoft, the console project was intended to counter the perceived threat... View Details

Keywords: Customers; Recruitment; Leadership; Management Teams; Multi-Sided Platforms; Two-Sided Platforms; Production; Strategy; Competition; Expansion; Video Game Industry; Texas

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and user-friendly tips on how to make organizational culture more intimate, more interactive, more inclusive, and more intentional-in short, more conversational. Order the book:... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

23 Nov 2021
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What It Takes to Build an Organizational Culture That Wins

cultural change and provides a playbook to help leaders hire productive employees, organize around teams and values, and lead by inclusion. In a nod to the times, he devotes space to tips for creating and maintaining culture in remote... View Details

Keywords: by Avery Forman

08 Dec 2022
HBS Case

The War in Ukraine and Nestlé’s Moral Dilemma: Stay or Leave Russia?

6 Tips for Better Ethics at Work How to Avoid the 'Ethical Slide' That Leads Companies Astray Feedback or ideas to share? Email the Working Knowledge team at hbswk@hbs.edu. Image: Unsplash/Karollyne Hubert View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Consumer Products

05 Dec 2023
Research & Ideas

Are Virtual Tours Still Worth It in Real Estate? Evidence from 75,000 Home Sales

never make an offer. That may make a search more efficient in a tight housing market. “Maybe it doesn’t really get you to say, ‘Oh, now I really like that house,’ but it’s going to help you to be like, ‘Oh, I don’t like this one, so I won’t bother to go and see it,’”... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Real Estate

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Partners and Families - MBA

. “The whole community, including faculty and HBS staff, is incredibly welcoming. My classmates have gone out of their way to make our two kids feel right at home.” Jonathan Jardine MBA 2014 MBA Voices Moving to the U.S. With a Family MBA Voices HBS Partner Feature:... View Details

10 Feb 2022
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Why Are Prices So High Right Now—and Will They Ever Return to Normal?

higher-than-normal inflation levels for a while.” [Image: iStockphoto/Eloi_Omella] Related reading from the Working Knowledge Archives Seven Tips for Managing Price Increases View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

28 Jan 2019
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Forget Cash. Here Are Better Ways to Motivate Employees

programs for employees whatsoever, so employers need to catch up,” Whillans says. Companies with strong recognition programs enjoy increased productivity, lower job turnover, and greater returns on investment than other companies in the same industries. Whillans... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

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Sample Class - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

experiences and showcases our approach to participant-centered learning. R. R. Donnelley & Sons David Garvin An edited video from Professor Garvin's R. R. Donnelley & Sons case class. Christensen Center Tip Sheets Characteristics of... View Details

05 May 2022
Research & Ideas

Why Companies Raise Their Prices: Because They Can

inflation in prices since the onset of the pandemic, consumers are still buying, likely reflecting a lower price sensitivity. This could continue to allow companies to raise prices faster,” MacKay says. Feedback or ideas to share? Email the Working Knowledge team at... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

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Questioning, Listening & Responding - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

discussion leader can listen at multiple levels. Transcript Teaching Students to Listen to One Another David Garvin Professor Garvin offers tips on getting a discussion back on track when students mishear. Transcript Echoing David Garvin... View Details

21 Jul 2023

Demystifying the MBA Application

Spend 30 minutes with members of the HBS Admissions Board as we walk through the HBS application and offer tips on how to approach the application process. View Details

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Cold Calling - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

student when the call unfolds poorly (e.g. when a student is clearly unprepared). The Christensen Center’s Questions for Class Discussions tip sheet provides suggestions on follow-up probes after an opening question. View Details

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Preparing to Teach - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

content and process. This section features advice in the following areas: Getting Started Developing Instructor Style Shaping the Learning Environment Knowing Your Students Planning a Class Session Christensen Center Tip Sheets... View Details

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