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Keywords: Diversified

November 2005 (Revised February 2009)
Case

Publicis Groupe: Leading Creative Acquisitions

By: Rosabeth M. Kanter and Ryan Raffaelli

The CEO of a French-based advertising agency network led a series of high-profile acquisitions that created the world's 4th largest global communications company, after a failed strategic alliance taught him lessons about leadership and business relationships. View Details

Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Leadership; Management Succession; Partners and Partnerships; Cooperation; Integration; France

February 1990 (Revised April 1991)
Background Note

Quick Response in the Apparel Industry

By: Janice H. Hammond

It has been estimated that the U.S. apparel industry wastes over $25 billion annually due to inefficient practices, long lead times, and insufficient coordination between channel partners. In response to intense competition from off-shore producers, the industry has... View Details

Keywords: Information; Distribution Channels; Performance Efficiency; Partners and Partnerships; Adaptation; Business Strategy; System; Technology; Apparel and Accessories Industry; United States

August 1989 (Revised October 2003)
Case

Fan Pier

By: William J. Poorvu and Katherine Sweetman

The owner of the Fan Pier site in South Boston has been found legally responsible for blocking the efforts of his development partner in attaining the approval necessary to build the $800 million megaproject they had planned together. It was believed that the owner... View Details

Keywords: Partners and Partnerships; Law; Projects; Design; Organizational Design; Marketing Strategy; Government and Politics; Property; Real Estate Industry; Boston

01 Dec 2003
News

HIV/AIDS and Business

“It’s making corporations question the boundaries of who and what they are accountable for in their communities.” Barrett presented guidelines for cross-sector partnerships to fight the epidemic at “HIV/AIDS and Business in Africa and... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services; Health, Social Assistance

Web

Heritage & Identity Months at Baker | Baker Library

serve to acknowledge and surface the histories, contributions, and topics encompassing historically marginalized identities in business and the ongoing work to have their stories known and celebrated. This work is in partnership with... View Details

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Marc Alain Boucicault Archives | Social Enterprise

Impact Measurement Inclusive Finance International Development K-12 Education Leadership Fellows Leadership in Challenging Times MBA Programs Microfinance Non Profit Management Nonprofit Supportive Services Public Sector Public-Private View Details

24 Apr 2014
News

Improving the lives of underprivileged children in rural India

children, especially girls, by providing free quality education through a network of village schools. The program also involves partnerships with state governments in India to adopt and run government-managed schools. Currently, 254 are... View Details

24 Apr 2014
News

Leading in business and in public education

grades 6 through 12 to pursue a college education. “Involvement in the community has always been part of my family’s DNA,” says Tisch. After graduating from Cornell University, Tisch got his start at Loews Corporation, which developed out of the lifelong View Details

9 AM – 10 AM EST, 13 Nov 2019
HBS Online

HBS Online Sustainable Business Strategy

Learn how to become a purpose-centered business leader while examining the critical role that businesses play in solving the world's big problems, including climate change, income inequality, and social injustice. Program Dates: November 13, 2019 - December 4, 2019 View Details

01 Dec 1997
News

WSA Conference Set for January

students. The annual conference provides a forum for women to explore career opportunities in a variety of industries and to understand the challenges facing women in today's business world. This year's conference is being produced in View Details

February 2015
Supplement

MuMaté Tool: Evaluating Financing Alternatives

By: Joseph B. Fuller

"MuMaté Tool: Evaluating Financing Alternatives" walks students through the considerations in allocating equity amongst the members of a startup's founding team. This exercise is designed to be used in conjunction with: Shikhar Ghosh, Joseph B. Fuller, Thomas E.... View Details

Keywords: Partners and Partnerships; Business Startups; Equity

Keywords: Biopharmaceuticals

Francis Okomo-Okello

Keywords: Financial Services; Hotels

21 May 2021
News

See Us Unite for Change

coming together behind a message of solidarity and support for the AAPI community. The event is part of a larger campaign called See Us Unite, organized by the Asian American Foundation (TAAF) in partnership with the Ford and MacArthur... View Details

Keywords: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries; Arts, Entertainment

01 Sep 2018
News

A Growing Array of Engagement Opportunities

of this increase in engagement is a stronger HBS community where graduates connect easily with their peers, current students, and HBS. These connections ensure that the work of the School has real-world application, impact, and purpose. We at HBS are excited by the... View Details

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Olivia Staffon Archives | Social Enterprise

Impact Measurement Inclusive Finance International Development K-12 Education Leadership Fellows Leadership in Challenging Times MBA Programs Microfinance Non Profit Management Nonprofit Supportive Services Public Sector Public-Private View Details

January 2008
Teaching Note

Gobi Partners: Raising Fund II (TN)

By: Josh Lerner, Felda Hardymon and Ann Leamon

Teaching Note for [808052]. View Details

Keywords: Valuation; Venture Capital; Financing and Loans; Partners and Partnerships; Financial Services Industry; China

August 2005 (Revised May 2008)
Case

Pawson Foundation: August 2006

By: G. Felda Hardymon, Josh Lerner and Ann Leamon

A top-tier venture capital firm has encountered challenging conditions for its recent funds, which have raised "clawback" liabilities. In response, it is charging its investors the difference between the lower budget-based fee that it used and the maximum that the... View Details

Keywords: Venture Capital; Investment Funds; Price; Partners and Partnerships