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Global Opportunity Fellowship GO: AFRICA - Alumni

about your venture: Management Team Provide team information, including relevant work experience/skills and education. Business Product or Service Describe your primary... View Details

26 Jun 2020
Research & Ideas

Why Japanese Businesses Are So Good at Surviving Crises

action.” Yakult delivers water and instant noodles to survivors They are called the “Yakult Ladies,” a team that delivers probiotic drinks manufactured by Yakult to customers’ homes. Shortly after the earthquake and tsunami destroyed... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

27 Oct 2020
Research & Ideas

Can Being the ‘Token’ Give Women and Minorities a Competitive Edge?

Women and Black professionals are more willing to join a team that’s predominantly male or white if it helps them stand out in hyper-competitive situations, despite the potential psychological toll of being a “token,” new research says.... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

14 Aug 2006
HBS Case

On Managing with Bobby Knight and “Coach K”

about the heart, it's about family, it's about seeing the good in people and bringing the most out of them," says Snook. Different styles, yes, but the results are similar: After long careers, both have similar win-loss records for their View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Sports

19 Mar 2019
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New Research and Ideas, March 19, 2019

Counterfactual simulations of our structural model show large gains from screening potential hires via psychometric measurement and training to improve managerial practices. Download working paper:... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

01 Jun 2024
News

Again and Again

this is us. EXCERPT How to Find Meaning at Work Trust falls and other team rituals When I’m asked to speak about rituals, I begin by coming to the front of the room or stage. I ask everyone to stand up.... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

12 Dec 2005
Research & Ideas

Using the Law to Strategic Advantage

risk, but also enhances shareholder value. The law isn't just for lawyers, either, she says. Managers must become more astute about the legal environment around them, and be willing to challenge and work with counsel to achieve best... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Legal Services

13 Jul 2023
News

The Network Effect

between the two companies. In March 2021, Model was a part of the Agios team that finalized the sale of the biotech’s oncology portfolio to international pharmaceutical company Servier. For Agios, the sale was part of a pivot from cancer... View Details

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4 Things You Need to Know about Immersive FIELD Courses at HBS - MBA

year-to-year. Additionally, students enrolled in each IFC have the opportunity to submit preferences for which project, if applicable, that they would like to work on as part of the course. 3. Immersive Field Courses (IFCs) differ from... View Details

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HBS Alumna Fighting Cancer with a Novel Cell Therapy - MBA

Zutshi said. “Did I want to be calling all the scientific shots? Or was I good with being part of a team and helping make things happen?” Realizing her excitement around being part of the team, Zutshi decided not to pursue a Ph.D.... View Details

03 Jun 2019
Blog Post

9 Lessons from the Class of 2019

program. Students come from all over the world with different industry backgrounds, passions, and goals and work together to combine their unique experiences with the education they gain at HBS. However, it is the students who decide... View Details

18 Oct 2022
Research & Ideas

When Bias Creeps into AI, Managers Can Stop It by Asking the Right Questions

Startup Marketplace for Used Furniture The Twofold Effect of Customer Retention in Freemium Settings Beyond Pajamas: Sizing Up the Pandemic Shopper Feedback or ideas to share? Email the Working Knowledge View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

July 2000
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Dawn Riley at America True (C1)

By: Linda A. Hill and Kristin Doughty

This version of the (C) case can be taught independently of the (A) and (B) cases. Dawn Riley, CEO/Captain of America True, the first coed syndicate to race for the America's Cup, is based in Auckland, New Zealand, where racing will begin in six weeks. Riley has built... View Details

Keywords: Management Style; Leadership; Groups and Teams; Decision Making; Organizational Culture; Problems and Challenges; Gender; Management Teams; Sports; Business Startups; New Zealand; North and Central America

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30 May 2018
Research & Ideas

Should Retailers Match Their Own Prices Online and in Stores?

self-match? The research team found self-matching can work to a company’s advantage in three ways: Retailers can raise online prices. While prices online tend to be cheaper, a retailer that self-matches can... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Retail

14 Mar 2018
Research & Ideas

Feeling Stressed? Try Sniffing Your Romantic Partner's Shirt

professor at UBC. The research team recruited 96 heterosexual couples to participate in the study. The men were instructed to wear a plain white t-shirt for 24 hours, and to refrain from using deodorant, smoking, or eating foods like... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

17 May 2011
First Look

First Look: May 17

Working PapersThe First Deal: The Division of Founder Equity in New Ventures Authors:Thomas F. Hellmann and Noam Wasserman Abstract This paper examines the division of founder shares in entrepreneurial ventures, focusing on the decision... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

18 Feb 2009
First Look

First Look: February 18, 2009

Working PapersDeterring Online Advertising Fraud Through Optimal Payment in Arrears (revised) Author:Benjamin Edelman Abstract Online advertisers face substantial difficulty in selecting and supervising small advertising partners. Fraud... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

21 Jan 2021
Blog Post

How I Used the HBS Community to Hone My Professional Goals

development rotational program. My time at Cardinal Health exposed me to the health care world and gave me the chance to work functionally in Corporate Finance and Corporate Strategy. The rotational program was a great fit, as I moved... View Details

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African American Student Union Spotlight on Joint Degrees - MBA

Where is your hometown? My hometown is Markham, Ontario, Canada, a suburb of the Greater Toronto Area. What was your pre-MBA industry and role? Before HBS, I was an investment associate at Goldman Sachs, where I worked in various roles... View Details

16 May 2023
In Practice

After Silicon Valley Bank's Flameout, What's Next for Entrepreneurs?

Like: Why Digital Is a State of Mind, Not Just a Skill Set Tech Hubs: How Software Brought Talent and Prosperity to New Cities Is A/B Testing Effective? Evidence from 35,000 Startups Feedback or ideas to share? Email the Working Knowledge... View Details

Keywords: by Avery Forman; Technology; Financial Services

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