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- 01 Feb 2001
- News
Porter Appointed to University Professorship
is particularly important to me since the scope of my work has broadened considerably over the years." Porter's first area of interest examines how firms compete in industries and gain competitive advantage. The next focuses on locations... View Details
- 01 Oct 2002
- News
Jeremiah P. Murphy, Jr.
Harvard Square retail community, the Coop's number was almost up when Murphy arrived on the scene. As an old-style department store that carried everything from refrigerators to intimate apparel, the store was struggling to compete in the... View Details
- 03 Jul 2024
- News
Surviving the Iditarod
Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify More Skydeck episodes Sunny Stroeer: Many folks have heard of the Iditarod Sled Dog race, which is the last great race on earth where mushers compete to cover the distance from Anchorage to Nome as... View Details
- 01 Jun 2012
- News
Kiwi Star
WHINERAY: A national hero looks back. Photos by (L) Getty Images; (R) David White/ New Zealand Herald One of five brothers growing up in New Zealand during World War II, Sir Wilson Whineray (MBA 1969) experienced a childhood in which “the small coins had to be watched... View Details
- 24 Feb 2023
- News
Dean Datar Meets with Alumni in Palm Beach
Starting this past fall and continuing through the coming year, Dean Srikant Datar is traveling to meet with alumni around the world. On Thursday, February 23, more than 60 alumni and guests gathered in Florida to celebrate and connect with each other at "HBS in Palm... View Details
- 01 Sep 2020
- News
Reinvigorating Democracy: A Vote for Change
delve into the root causes of why the political system is failing and propose solving the problem by changing the election system. America’s political system is designed as a duopoly, where only two parties can compete and where third... View Details
Keywords: Young, Susan
- 01 Jun 2001
- News
Group Therapy: The Role of Business Groups in Emerging Economies
developing nations will provide a greater service in the long run, Khanna argues, by focusing instead on building the infrastructure required to compete in a global economy. Adapted from Working Knowledge: A Report on Research at Harvard... View Details
- 08 Jun 2021
- News
How to Give Feedback — Especially When You’re Dreading it
- 31 Jan 2019
- News
A Global Mission
Art DeFehr (MBA 1967) didn’t plan to become a businessman. The Canadian-born DeFehr always imagined life as a diplomat—until he ran afoul of the FBI. As a college student in Indiana, DeFehr had become involved in anti-Vietnam protests and the civil rights movement. He... View Details
- 19 Jun 2013
- News
Your Guide to Social Enterprise
Georgia Levenson Keohane Photo courtesy of Georgia Levenson Keohane What is social entrepreneurship? Is it simply an approach to business in which profit comes hand in hand with some positive social change? Or is it the application of business methods to a nonprofit so... View Details
- 20 Oct 2022
- News
Lebanon Alumni Host US Ambassador for Dinner and Discussion
entrepreneurial skills and the Lebanese business community is competent and well known around the world,” says Ingea. “Despite the current hardships, she remains hopeful and optimistic about the future of Lebanon.” Ingea says a lively Q&A... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 01 Feb 2000
- News
Short Takes
competencies to devise a unique approach to resource and business management," says Austin. Austin also found that leadership is frequently of paramount importance in the creation and development of cross-sector alliances. Strategic... View Details
Keywords: Nancy O. Perry
- 01 Sep 2004
- News
Clay Christensen (MBA 1979)
1980s, I watched the struggles of many of the large technology companies that we were competing against. I knew the people who were running these companies, and they were really smart. The typical explanation of why companies fail — what... View Details
- 01 Mar 2003
- News
A Casual Approach to Success
marathons, twice competed in the 100-mile Western States Endurance Run, and three times completed the 100-mile Tevis Cup horse race. His most frequent event, however, is the Ride & Tie, a 22- to 35-mile combination of cross-country... View Details
Keywords: Susan Young
- 01 Jun 2015
- News
The Military and the MBA: Richard Kondo (MBA 1999)
“My most rewarding mission.” —Blending military leadership and private industry best practices Richard Kondo (MBA 1999) served as a US Navy Submarine Officer in Japan and later pursued a medical device career in marketing and business development. He is now in the... View Details
- 01 Jun 2015
- News
The Military and the MBA: Gene Markowski (MBA 1973)
“You can’t just give orders in business.” —Unlearning some of the lessons of the military Gene Markowski (MBA 1973) served as an Army Huey helicopter pilot in Vietnam and received the Distinguished Flying Cross and many other honors for heroic action. He retired from a... View Details
- 05 Jul 2011
- News
Driving Innovation
Stewart: Helping brands navigate the complexities of today’s media. Photo courtesy Bonita Stewart What can a high-flying, high-tech giant learn about marketing from an industry that is about as nuts-and-bolts as you can get? Plenty, if Bonita Stewart (MBA ’83) has... View Details
- 20 Oct 2020
- News
The Future of Work / Global Networking Night
- 30 Aug 2010
- News