Understanding Interests - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Jun 2022
News

Blissful Thinking

of the research problem, at this point. I’m the subject and I’m the researcher. I’m like a perpetual-motion machine of happiness research.” In this conversation with the Bulletin, Professor Brooks talks about why happiness has become such a hot topic in academia, how... View Details

Keywords: Dan Morrell; illustration by Dan Winters

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Building and Sustaining a Successful Enterprise - Course Catalog

course to explore the opportunities and challenges of a company they know and/or in which they have a current interest. (This is a great opportunity to understand deeply a company you are interested in... View Details

12 Dec 2012
Research & Ideas

Power to the People: The Unexpected Influence of Small Coalitions

in the United States and Europe. Within this new scenario, three groups play unique roles: policymakers who identify and use groups for support; companies that understand the interests of diffuse groups and... View Details

Keywords: by Kim Girard

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Entrepreneurship Outside the Valley - Course Catalog

footprint. Finally, for those interested in evaluating economic and business environments generally, EOV provides a robust macro setting in which to understand how various levers aid or hinder economic... View Details

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Michelle Shell & Ryan Buell

Research focus Michelle: Ryan and I are both interested in deeply understanding what happens when customers interact with an organization’s operating system. Insights about customer behavior can influence a... View Details

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Investment Management and Capital Markets - Course Catalog

HBS Course Catalog Investment Management and Capital Markets Course Number 1446 Professor Luis Viceira Assistant Professor Emil Siriwardane Fall; Q1Q2; 3.0 credits 28 sessions Exam IMCM is suitable for all students interested in gaining a... View Details

08 May 2015
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An alternative view of the role of the corporation in society

world’s largest corporations has created an opportunity for managers to consider the interests of a broader set of stakeholders. The role of the corporation in society can be a function of the larger economic, social, and political... View Details

01 Jun 2010
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HBS Seeks Deeper Ties with China

to give them an overview of the School’s growing initiative in China. “There has been an explosion of interest in China’s economic development,” said McFarlan after returning to campus. “Whether it’s faculty doing research or students... View Details

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Kaki Ettinger

how I could make the greatest contribution. I came to HBS to discover and understand the different paths in this sector for someone with an analytical mind, a deep interest in technology, and a passion for... View Details

Keywords: Entertainment / Media; Technology; Entrepreneurship

06 Oct 2016
Blog Post

Takeaways from the Peek Women's Colleges Cohort

interests, but also in culture, experiences, and personalities. The amazing people that I met at the Peek program were from all sorts of backgrounds with many different stories to tell. What united all of us was the passion for learning and a shared View Details

01 Jan 2007
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Hansjörg Wyss, MBA 1965

home. A discussion of world events would follow. "We were very well informed as kids," remarks Wyss, who maintains an active interest in policy and geopolitical issues. That knowledge of the world came in handy in the early years of... View Details

15 Nov 2020
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Podcasts Engage New Audiences with HBS

relatable—they can help listeners understand what makes HBS distinctive and how it’s making a difference in the world,” explains Brian Kenny, HBS’s chief marketing and communications officer and host of “Cold Call.” Two to three times a... View Details

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Leadership Collaborative | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

network of HBS alumni social impact practitioners who understand the unique career path challenges and opportunities of an MBA in social impact The Leadership Collaborative is intended for alumni in a compensated leadership role in the... View Details

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Entrepreneurial Finance - Course Catalog

early employee, advisor or investor. However, the course is also appropriate for students interested in gaining a broader view of the financing landscape for young firms, going beyond the basics of venture capital and angel financing to... View Details

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Jay Khil

When interviewed in 2012, Jay Khil, MBA 2013, expressed a desire to work in either California, Korea, or Europe. As it turned out, she got two out of the three. In her EC year, Jay interned in Korea, an experience that, paradoxically, reinforced her View Details

17 Dec 2015
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Acquiring Business Skills To Advance A Career Trajectory

technology is expanding rapidly as the industry is being reinvigorated with new competitors and advanced electronics, materials, and manufacturing processes,” says Sondecker. His interest in aerospace began in earnest when patriotism... View Details

Keywords: Machinery Manufacturing; Manufacturing

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Field Course: Foundry AI Lab - Course Catalog

technologies and deeper understanding of the capabilities and limitations of these important new technologies. Students will also gain familiarity with challenges confronting underserved entrepreneurs. Since most MBAs will work... View Details

01 Apr 1997
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Learning from the Past

at Harvard College, Strassler had had little time to pursue that interest after graduating from HBS as a Baker Scholar. But now he was able to turn his attention to history - and to other interests in... View Details

Keywords: James E. Aisner

29 Oct 2019
Blog Post

Merging the Worlds of Finance, Investing, and Environmental Impact

There are so many more options now than there were when I was a student. I do remember enjoying the Wine and Cuisine Club! But seriously, finding peers with a common interest can open up a lot of possibilities, for instance better View Details

01 Mar 2013
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A Conversation with Dean Nohria

benefit to doing more, as is evident from our recent experience with the School's US Competitiveness Project. In pondering how to better understand the prospects for American competitiveness, we realized that our alumni represent a unique... View Details

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