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- 01 Oct 2002
- News
Michael F. Cronin
Boston office. In 1991, with Michael Lazarus, he founded Weston Presidio. Cronin and his wife, Marian, whom he met while at HBS, have been married for 22 years and are the parents of three teenagers. He has given generously of his time...
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- 01 Mar 2003
- News
Dick Franyo: From Banker to Barkeeper
wanted it to be casual and kid-friendly,” adds Franyo, the father of a one-year-old as well as a son and daughter who are now in their twenties. The menu at the Boatyard (www.boatyardbarandgrill.com) is eclectic, with generous drinks...
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- 18 Apr 2016
- Blog Post
Meet the HBS Family Business Club
finance, or for an operating company that is similar to their family’s business before returning to home base. The general management curriculum at HBS exposes students to a variety of functional roles and industries, and this breadth of...
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- 08 Dec 2020
- Research & Ideas
Why Companies Hunt for Talent on Digital Platforms, Not in Resume Piles
apply, firms can now hop on a platform and pick out talent they think would be an especially good fit for their needs. When Koning and his colleagues set out to learn how many workers were being recruited versus applying for jobs directly, statistics from the 1991...
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Sarah McConville | About
communications practice. Prior to joining HBP, Sarah held marketing and communications roles at MIT Press and Houghton Mifflin. She earned a B.A. from Smith College and is a graduate of the General Management Program (GMP20) at Harvard...
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- 08 Nov 2021
- News
New Director Named for Mid-US Research Office
Alicia Dadlani (MBA 2003) has been announced as director of the School’s new Mid-US Research Office. The Mid-US Research Office joins 10 HBS research centers and five regional offices located around the world. In order to capitalize on the varied geographic,...
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- 10 Jul 2007
- What Do You Think?
How Much of Leadership Is About Control, Delegation, or Theater?
image of General George S. Patton stepping in front of a huge American flag to deliver a stirring speech, whether it really happened or not, is carefully staged theater. When he was commissioner of the New York City Police Department,...
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by Jim Heskett
- 25 Aug 2014
- News
Jonathan M. Nelson, MBA 1983
companies, VoiceStream Wireless (now called T-Mobile USA), and also launched Hulu and the Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network (although Nelson admits to being an avid Red Sox fan). By following his passion, Jonathan Nelson has achieved extraordinary success. He...
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Susan Young
- 11 Nov 2022
- Blog Post
Meet the HBS Armed Forces Alumni Association
celebrations. Who leads the club? Orry McDonald, Co-President (Admissions) The AFAA was instrumental in helping me learn more about HBS and in helping me think about my application, so it was an easy decision to volunteer for club leadership and help the next View Details
- December 2022 (Revised May 2023)
- Case
Iberdrola: Leading the Energy Revolution
By: Juan Alcácer and Emer Moloney
At the end of 2019, Ignacio Galán, the Chairman and CEO of the world's third largest utility, Iberdrola, reflected on his almost 20 years at the company. He managed a portfolio of three very different businesses, each with their own specific opportunities and...
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Energy;
Energy Generation;
Energy Sources;
Non-Renewable Energy;
Renewable Energy;
Engineering;
Innovation and Management;
Innovation Leadership;
Innovation Strategy;
Technological Innovation;
Leadership;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Market Timing;
Industry Growth;
Mission and Purpose;
Strategy;
Energy Industry;
Green Technology Industry;
Utilities Industry;
Transportation Industry;
Auto Industry;
Spain;
United Kingdom;
United States;
Brazil;
Mexico
Alcácer, Juan, and Emer Moloney. "Iberdrola: Leading the Energy Revolution." Harvard Business School Case 723-398, December 2022. (Revised May 2023.)
- 04 Apr 2012
- Research & Ideas
When Founders Recruit Friends and Family as Investors
becoming one, you should read this book," Shah wrote.) Jeff Bussgang, a general partner at the early-stage venture capital firm Flybridge Capital Partners, blogged, "Rather than having [founding] decisions happen by chance,...
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by Noam Wasserman
- 26 Jan 2024
- Blog Post
Career Advice from the Guests of the HBS Climate Rising Podcast
People are generally receptive to talking about their careers and the choices they made that helped get them where they are today. In addition, be sure to also network outside of your target industry to get exposure to more perspectives...
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- 01 Oct 1997
- News
Graduate's Gift Honors HBS Friend
In a spontaneous act of friendship, Nathaniel de Rothschild (MBA '71) recently made a generous gift to the School in the name of his longtime friend and HBS classmate Franklin R. Anderson (MBA '71). To give special recognition to the gift...
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Nancy O. Perry
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Purpose of the Firm | Institute for Business in Global Society
Purpose of the Firm Companies are increasingly evaluated not just on their financial performance but on their contributions to society. This section investigates the changing purpose of the firm in society and how this can generate new...
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- 17 Dec 2007
- Research & Ideas
The Rise of Medical Tourism
describes, the globalization of health care also provides a fascinating angle on globalization generally and is of great interest to corporate strategists. "Apollo Hospitals—First-World Health Care at Emerging-Market Prices"...
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- 15 Oct 2007
- Research & Ideas
Businesses Beware: The World Is Not Flat
foreign direct investment. The other thing that surprised me was that some indicators of globalization aren't increasing as many experts have claimed. There is general agreement that the international share of total Internet traffic is...
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by Martha Lagace
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1.22 Disability Access - MBA
General Policies 5. Technology, Copyright, & Publishing Policies 6. Important Contact Information The Disability Coordinator in the MBA Student & Academic Services office will assist students with disabilities to identify barriers and...
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- 26 May 2003
- Research & Ideas
When Silence Spells Trouble at Work
employees in organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations to government bureaucracies reveal that silence can exact a high psychological price on individuals, generating feelings of humiliation, pernicious...
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by Leslie A. Perlow
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Helping and harnessing business to address society’s greatest challenges. | Institute for Business in Global Society
Fellows Racial Equity Fellows Leadership Donors We gratefully acknowledge the following donors who, through their generous support, are helping to harness business to address society’s greatest challenges. Founders Woods Staton Partners...
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