Active Seller Learning - Publications - Faculty & Research

24 Oct 2017
Research & Ideas

Tax Reform is on the Front Burner Again. Here’s Why You Should Care

things have gotten better. Primarily due to the 1986 Act, we have lower rates and larger bases. At the first approximation that's a good thing. That's the one thing that we've learned over the last 100 years about how to design these tax... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

20 Jun 2012
Lessons from the Classroom

Teaching Leadership: What We Know

"Leadership" in their titles. And yet, if you were charged with teaching a course on leadership today, where would you start? Where would you turn to learn about the incredible array of approaches to teaching this ill-defined,... View Details

Keywords: by Scott A. Snook, Rakesh Khurana & Nitin Nohria; Education

28 Feb 2017
First Look

First Look at New Research, February 28

for success, such as the role of the senior team, and that also have distinct disciplines. Incubation is a frequent point of breakdown for firms that seek to build new businesses inside existing corporations; promising ideas often simply do not progress. There are many... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

05 Jun 2013
What Do You Think?

Do We Need to Extend ‘No Surprises Management?’

practices NSM, they are able to build affective engagement with their employees in creating a learning environment where each employee feels respected and fulfilled in an environment of trust.'' Kim Forbes observed, "This ties in... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

28 May 2008
First Look

First Look: May 28, 2008

http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/b01/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=508095 Ti-Tech (B) Harvard Business School Supplement 508-096 Supplements the (A) case. Purchase the supplement: http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/b01/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=508096 PublicationsInvestor... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

17 Feb 2009
Research & Ideas

What’s Good about Quiet Rule-Breaking

usually aware of these activities yet turn a blind eye, says Anteby. Why? Is that because such managers are nice people? Or do supervisors see hidden yet important benefits in a company culture that tacitly encourages—and nourishes—gray... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

05 Feb 2001
Research & Ideas

The Ten Deadly Mistakes of Wanna-Dots

Increasingly, it seems, there are just two types of companies left in the world: dot-coms and "wanna-dots." The dot-coms, of course, are the pure Internet companies operating on-line businesses. Most of them are less than five years old, their View Details

Keywords: by Rosabeth Moss Kanter

05 Feb 2019
News

Protecting the Power Grid

thought about electromagnetic pulse for decades, but I bought the book and start flipping through it,” says Popik. “And I became very concerned . . . concerned for my family. At HBS they teach us to be action-oriented, so I decided to do something.” Popik began his own... View Details

Keywords: Ralph Ranalli; terrorism; Electric Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution; Utilities

01 Dec 2009
News

Robert Goodwin

Millennium Development Goals which range from halving extreme poverty to providing universal primary education, they provide sustainable benefits to a developing community for multiple generations, and they have the ability to impart the skills View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg; Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations; Personal Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

01 Oct 2002
News

Class Notes Extra

be the best place to learn how to organize and think clearly, and thus be able to generate change,” he explains. After graduating, Ahlhauser worked in finance, auditing, and consulting roles for several national firms before hanging out... View Details

22 Mar 2024
Blog Post

Driving Impact in Emerging Markets with HBS Alum Nneka Chime (MBA 2015)

School. Making the connection at HBS At HBS, Nneka enjoyed her coursework focused on emerging markets, and she took an active role in the Africa Business Club as co-leader of the Africa Business Conference. Leading the conference provided... View Details

18 Apr 2019
Research & Ideas

Open Innovation Contestants Build AI-Based Cancer Tool

Professor of Business Administration, and colleagues Dr. Eva Guinan and Jin Paik more about the study and results. They are referred to as the LISH team below. Martha Lagace: How did you learn about the problem and connect with... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Health; Medical Devices & Supplies

18 Feb 2022
Blog Post

Short Intensive Program (SIP): Climate Adaptation

climate change and I will carry these lessons with me as I develop my career vision. Laura Romine I wanted to take the Climate Adaptation SIP to learn more about the changes we need to make to adapt to the physical risks of climate... View Details

19 Mar 2006
Research & Ideas

Do I Dare Say Something?

to speaking up. At the same time, we've been in many organizations that have pockets—groups, departments, work units—that are palpably open and actively engaged in discussion, debate, experimentation, or improvement. Other companies we... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Gilbert

20 Dec 2010
Research & Ideas

New Dean Sets Five Priorities for HBS

juxtaposed the School's historic roots as an institution dedicated to American management practices with the increasingly global nature of business. Today, there's a clear sense that this will be a global century in which economic View Details

Keywords: by Roger Thompson; Education

10 Jun 2015
Research & Ideas

The Transparency Revolution in Corporate Reporting

growth, but we still have a very poor understanding of the value implications of these kinds of actions. So there's lots of room for improvement. Q: Are there certain companies excelling in this area, or any industries where ESG investments are particularly valuable?... View Details

Keywords: Re: George Serafeim

02 Apr 2010
What Do You Think?

Why Are Fewer and Fewer U.S. Employees Satisfied With Their Jobs?

over their own needs)." Mark Isaac pointed out that "Succession plans, open communication, and knowing that the company cares, create a learning environment." Gerald Nanninga's reference to findings of the biennial Global... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

24 Jul 2000
Research & Ideas

Something Ventured, Something Gained: A European View of Venture Capital

Markt in 1997 (a creation of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, or Deutsche Börse), there is a new and receptive home for initial public offerings. To learn the practitioner's point of view, Lerner assembled a panel of three distinguished... View Details

Keywords: by James E. Aisner; Financial Services

14 Nov 2006
First Look

First Look: November 14, 2006

The (B) case presents the final outcome of the events. Reveals how Keller is able to turn around perceptions about him and forge relationships with key decision makers. Includes reflections and lessons learned from all parties and... View Details