Giving Back - Publications - Faculty & Research

21 Sep 2015
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Funding Progress Back Home

“Harvard gives you powerful tools for getting things done in the world,” observes Eric-Vincent Guichard (MBA 1990). “Over time, you more fully appreciate the responsibility that goes with that education.” Guichard, who grew up in rural... View Details

17 Apr 2019
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Give It to Me Straight

confident enough to give praise. MORE Read about "Radical Candor" in action at a high-growth EdTech startup in this 2018 HBS case study (purchase required) MORE Read about "Radical Candor" in action at a high-growth EdTech startup in this... View Details

Keywords: Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

01 Mar 2013
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Bringing It Back Home

conjunction with the Social Enterprise Initiative, gives nonprofit leaders the tools to look at their operations from a strategic level. The giving goes both ways, however. The faculty—including Alnoor... View Details

Keywords: Constantine von Hoffman; SPNM; Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management; Roadtrip Nation; Management of Companies and Enterprises; Management

01 Dec 2020
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Bounce Back from a Blunder

in positions of leadership, acknowledging mistakes can lead to a healthier work environment and stronger leadership, she says. Here, Brown offers suggestions for bouncing back with a bit of grace. Don’t delay. Early on, when entrepreneur... View Details

25 May 2016
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Backing Harvard’s Work for Children

Robert Tichio (MBA 2005) and Maya Tichio When some of Robert Tichio’s (MBA 2005) HBS friends seem surprised to hear that he recently made a gift to support Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child, he simply explains that he believes in the center’s approach... View Details

29 May 2024
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The EC Formula: MBA Class of 2024 Looks Back

24 Jul 2017
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Back to School for Big-City Mayors

(Bloomberg) (Bloomberg) “I literally went home every night for the first three months and said, ‘Oh, my God, what have I gotten myself into?’” That's how Boston mayor Marty Walsh summed up the beginning of his term in office. And it helps explain why he's happy to be... View Details

Keywords: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support; Government

30 Oct 2017
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Giving Minorities a Playbook for Career Success

percent), the figures were far lower for business schools. “Within minority communities, careers in business are perceived to be riskier than law and med school,” Rice explains. “You could be a doctor or lawyer in your own community; you get a license to practice. An... View Details

Keywords: Constantine von Hoffman

04 Dec 2016
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If US companies bring back billions from overseas, who profits?

22 Sep 2010
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Homecoming Day: Private Equity And Venture Veterans Go Back To School

23 Oct 2014
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Investors Give Ello $5.5 Million Even After it Bans Its Most Obvious Revenue Source

24 Jul 2018
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How Amy Hood Won Back Wall Street and Helped Reboot Microsoft

described as giving her team “room to run,” and offering the following anecdote: Bridgette Link runs Modern Finance and has broad discretion to determine what kinds of tools will make the most positive impact on her staff. Link says her... View Details

21 Jun 2022
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Banquet Brings Latino Alumni Back Together; Dallas Club Marks 75 Years with a Look Ahead

leadership and his life story—which was super powerful, particularly for this group. He’s also a great example of giving back to the community. He went from an academic career to public service, and that’s... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley