Background - Publications - Faculty & Research

04 Apr 2011
HBS Case

Reinventing the National Geographic Society

emerging. Various units operated as independent fiefdoms. In 1998, Fahey was named CEO, and the task was clear: build an organization to thrive for the next 100 years. To do so, he "assembled a management team of diverse backgrounds... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Publishing

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Leadership - Health Care

new to the Health Care Initiative (HCI), Lanika's deep-rooted ties to her hometown, Boston, Massachusetts, have given her an intricate understanding of the local healthcare landscape. She graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management; her... View Details

26 Jan 2015
Research & Ideas

National Health Costs Could Decrease if Managers Reduce Work Stress

business operations, he settled on the field of health care as an area where he could really make a difference. "There is no lack of problems in health care, and I think that someone with a structured analytical background can make a... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Health

Research Summary

Great Negotiator Study Initiative

By: James K. Sebenius

What can be legitimately be learned from closely studying great negotiators at work? Since 2000, the Program on Negotiation (PON)—an active inter-university consortium mainly comprised of numerous faculty from across... View Details

28 Sep 2011
Research & Ideas

The Profit Power of Corporate Culture

relatively uniform, low customer involvement nature where it is important to move people of different backgrounds and nationalities around the world as part of their development. In contrast, high involvement products or services such as... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

TeachingInterests

Creating the Modern Financial System

By: David A. Moss

Creating the Modern Financial System offers a vital perspective on finance and the financial system by exploring the historical development of key financial instruments and institutions worldwide. The premise of the course is that students will gain a richer and... View Details

01 Jul 2020
Blog Post

How SVMP Helped Me Take My Next Steps (2+2) and Find Myself

excuses for why it didn’t make sense: I “didn’t have time” to study for the GMAT, I wasn’t sure if I actually wanted an MBA, I didn’t want to ruin my chances at getting in later if I was denied, and I didn’t have the typical background... View Details

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Reunions - Alumni

events or encourage your classmates to invest in the future of HBS by fundraising for your class gift. In alignment with the School’s commitment to advancing racial equity , we are actively seeking planning volunteers and fundraising volunteers with different View Details

09 Aug 2023

Life at HBS Chat: Conservative Voices

Virtual Life at HBS Chats are a unique opportunity to hear straight from current HBS students regarding their MBA experience. Join a panel of students from the Republicans Club who will share their backgrounds and how they have cultivated... View Details

01 Mar 2024
News

The War Within

touted from the highest levels of government. Last December, Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska launched the “How Are You?” campaign to destigmatize mental health care. “Against the background of daily alarming news, missile attacks,... View Details

Keywords: Janelle Nanos; illustration by Daniel Bejar

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Online Business Analytics Course | HBS Online

like to strengthen their analytical skills, including college students and recent graduates without a background in statistics, those considering an MBA or other graduate program, or professionals seeking data literacy. Data Science... View Details

22 Apr 2022
Research & Ideas

Companies Can Expand Their Talent Pool by Giving Ex-Convicts a Second Chance

conditions are being met now, or could be met with low-cost policies.” Do ‘Ban the Box’ laws backfire? In recent years, 35 states and 150 cities and counties have adopted so-called “Ban the Box” laws that restrict or delay employers from making criminal View Details

Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald

11 Dec 2023
Blog Post

Building Iconic Brands and Brighter Futures: Interview with Glossier CEO, Kyle Leahy

give voice to the idea that feeling good about yourself isn't about looking a certain way or having a certain background or certain skin color. It's about coming as you are, and that to us is what ‘You look good’ is all about.” Leahy is... View Details

18 Nov 2022
HBS Case

What Does It Take to Safeguard a Legacy in Asset Management?

talent, so everyone on that team feels they are on the same level,” Viceira says. “But at the same time, if you all look alike and think alike, that’s going to lead to group thinking and mistakes. This firm is a great example of how bringing diversity in cultural View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Financial Services

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Our Curriculum - Business History

financial crises, government also looms large as an actor in many of the cases. Although the past is unlikely to repeat itself exactly, business managers who have a strong background in financial history are likely to be better prepared... View Details

12 Dec 2005
Research & Ideas

Using the Law to Strategic Advantage

create value and manage risk. Q: Most managers don't have law degrees, so who do they turn to get the legal background they will need to work with legal staff on the issues you identify? Will they need special training? A: I like to think... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Legal Services

Fast Answer

Resources for Investment Management and Financial Analysis

Topics Good for finding… Suggested Resources Company Research Data and background information for stock pitching prep Basic valuation metrics Strength and Weaknesses of the company (SWOT analysis) Lists (screening) and... View Details

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Projects - Business History

faculty members with leaders or former leaders of businesses and NGOs. These videotaped interviews with men and women of diverse backgrounds address pivotal moments of transition in their regions. They contain compelling insights on... View Details

10 Oct 2023

Life at HBS Chat with the Midwest Student Association

Virtual Life at HBS Chats are a unique opportunity to hear directly from current HBS students regarding their MBA experience. Join a panel of students from the Midwest Student Association who will share their backgrounds and how they have... View Details

05 Nov 2021
Blog Post

Video Blog: Why I Decided to Pursue an MBA at HBS

this network will definitely be helpful for that. So that was reason number two. Reason number three is more alongside the lens of just social impact. And so given that I am a college graduate, and I come from the background that I come... View Details

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