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- 05 Sep 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, September 5, 2017
level. The paper outlines key elements of the competitiveness framework and discusses how it relates to the idea of structural transformation. What emerges are significant similarities between the two approaches: They both take a granular... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Jan 2002
- News
Orin C. Smith (MBA '67)
Smith. Not only has Starbucks created a "third place" for the customer between work and home, but it has also launched a number of environmental and community-oriented initiatives. "We have a great culture in this company," Smith... View Details
- 01 Mar 2018
- News
Ask the Expert: Disaster Master
photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images News “Fast” and “unexpected” are two words Adrian Beer (OPM 31, 2002) uses to describe his work as CEO of GrupoBeer, a Madrid-based corporation providing post-disaster services such as building... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- Profile
Nathalie du Preez
views with others, it sharpens your emotional intelligence — you become more astute. As a leader, you have to take into account different perspectives. HBS courses give you a taste of what you'll face when you graduate." As an example, Nathalie refers to a... View Details
- 16 Mar 2018
- News
Douglas Spreng (MBA 1967)
organization, and think strategically,” says Spreng. “It benefited me tremendously throughout my career.” He went on to a 40-year career in high-tech manufacturing and marketing, including serving as a group general manager of Hewlett-Packard, executive vice president... View Details
- 14 Aug 2018
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, August 14, 2018
in the modern economy. With so much riding on innovation, creativity, and spark, it is essential to attract and retain quality talent—but what good does this talent do if no one is able to speak their mind? The traditional culture of... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 25 Mar 2014
- First Look
First Look: March 25
and cultural assets, as well as skills and ideologies across borders. The chapter argues that capitalism proved much better than political leaders in building institutions that coordinated activities across borders, but also points to the... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 14 Jun 2004
- Research & Ideas
The Big Money for Big Projects
financing requirements—typically north of $500 million. Why study large projects? Because they offer clear examples into the process used by managers to make important financing and structuring decisions, he says. Another reason: Large projects can deliver View Details
- December 2019 (Revised June 2025)
- Case
Mãe Terra and Unilever (A)
By: Lynn S. Paine, Ruth Costas and Priscilla Zogbi
The case concerns the sale of Mãe Terra, one of Brazil's leading brands for packaged organic foods, to the consumer goods giant Unilever in 2017. Working with Unilever management, Mãe Terra’s CEO Alexandre Borges must determine whether and how to keep Mãe Terra's B... View Details
Keywords: Brand Management; Sustainability; Mergers and Acquisitions; Mission and Purpose; Social Enterprise; Corporate Governance; Governing and Advisory Boards; Environmental Sustainability; Organizational Culture; Brands and Branding; Food and Beverage Industry; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Brazil; Latin America
Paine, Lynn S., Ruth Costas, and Priscilla Zogbi. "Mãe Terra and Unilever (A)." Harvard Business School Case 320-075, December 2019. (Revised June 2025.)
- 02 Jan 2014
- Blog Post
Preparing for a career in investment banking
learned to navigate. To be honest, I was quite sure that I wanted to try out investment banking in New York. My last year at my old job in corporate M&A gave me a taste of investment banking and I was intrigued. However, I had many... View Details
- May 2011 (Revised March 2013)
- Supplement
Marshall & Gordon: Designing an Effective Compensation System (B)
By: Heidi K. Gardner and Kerry Herman
CEO Kelly Browne wrestles with the design and roll-out of a new compensation system to promote the collaboration necessary for supporting her firm's new strategy. Marshall Gordon International, a global public relations (PR) firm, has recently expanded its service... View Details
Keywords: Globalization; Executive Compensation; Management; Organizational Culture; Performance; Groups and Teams; Behavior; Corporate Strategy; System
Gardner, Heidi K., and Kerry Herman. "Marshall & Gordon: Designing an Effective Compensation System (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 411-099, May 2011. (Revised March 2013.)
- 06 Jun 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas: June 6, 2017
revenue distributions rightward while between-firm selection and market reallocation raise the left truncation of the distributions and shift revenue leftward. Using a rich cross-country firm-level panel dataset, we find significant... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 15 Nov 2016
- News
Cultivating the Next Generation of Thought Leaders
corruption and socially responsible behavior influence corporate profitability. He has found that bribery and corruption, while they may boost sales, lead to a loss in profits. Businesses that tackle environmental, social, and governance... View Details
- 10 Aug 2010
- First Look
First Look: August 10
more than twice as likely to be untrustworthy as uncertified sites. This difference remains statistically and economically significant when restricted to "complex" commercial sites. Meanwhile, search engines create an implied... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 29 Jun 2009
- Sharpening Your Skills
Sharpening Your Skills: Leading Change
there is a danger that commitment to an organization can undermine work-life balance. Successful CEOs are good role models. In addition to open and honest communication and continued investment in HCHP management practices, corporations... View Details
Keywords: by Staff
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Hillary Mann
Hillary Mann (MBA, Babson ’15; University of Michigan ’04) is a Corporate Relations Director who manages relationships with organizations in Consumer Products, Retail & Luxury Goods, Hospitality, Agribusiness, and Sustainability.... View Details
- 12 Dec 2012
- Research & Ideas
Book Excerpt: Strength in Numbers
individuals invested, the returns to the group pool were then divided among all members of the group. Given the theorized impact of group size on cooperation, the authors expected larger groups to have fewer students contributing their funds to the group investing... View Details
Keywords: Re: Gunnar Trumbull
- 25 Aug 2008
- Research & Ideas
HBS Cases: Walking Away from a $3 Billion Deal
billion. Is this a problem? In the case, Yudkoff describes his belief that ABRY's success is due in part to its culture and emphasis on service. He details how the firm has distinguished itself over the years through its industry... View Details
- 06 Apr 2023
- Blog Post
Circularity in Denmark
proposing this tax on their own sector of ~$150 USD per ton of carbon emitted to incentivize the shipping industry to move forward. The role of culture Our week in Denmark opened our eyes to how integrated sustainability is in both View Details