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- 05 Apr 2004
- What Do You Think?
Should We Brace Ourselves for Another Era of M&A Value Destruction?
terms: "Acquisitions are a macho exercise, not an intellectual one. Think World Wrestling Federation, not a chess tournament." Stephen Alexander adds: "Those promoting an acquisition are often dealmakers whose interest in the transaction often stops when... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 05 Mar 2025
- News
Uncertain Terms
After Amar Bhidé (MBA 1979/DBA 1988) became an HBS assistant professor in 1988, then-dean John H. McArthur (MBA 1959/DBA 1963) gave him a copy of economist Frank Knight’s 1921 book Risk, Uncertainty and Profit. Knight’s idea that “uncertainty” must be distinguished... View Details
- 01 Oct 1999
- News
Culture Clash: Exploring Cross Cultural Conflicts in Business
marked the inauguration of the School's Asia-Pacific Research Office), Paine added that "in order to be effective, managers must find ways to deal with differences in how people think about matters such as authority, fairness,... View Details
Keywords: Judith A. Ross
- Portrait Project
Assaf Harlap
Too overweight to ever be chosen for football practice, uninspired by school, dealing with a family divorce, and spending several unforgettable days in a bomb shelter — sweating and shivering in my gas mask during the Gulf War — my... View Details
- Fast Answer
Special purpose acquisition companies
load the Screener App. Change the Universe to Deals and the Asset Class should be M&A. In the text box where it says Add Filter, start typing in 'special' and select Is a Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicle, then select True,... View Details
- 01 Mar 2018
- News
More Than a Game
20-plus years at Procter & Gamble. “To make truly meaningful things happen in a business, you ought to tackle two or three things at most,” he says. One of those big things in 2017? Negotiating the naming rights for the SeaWolves stadium with the University of... View Details
Keywords: Dan Morrell
- 12 PM – 1 PM EST, 15 Nov 2018
- Webinars: Career
How to Prepare for High-Stakes Professional Events
Career trajectories depend on performing well during vital moments: Job interviews, VC pitches, a crucial presentation, a make-or-break sales call. Performing well depends on practice, knowledge, and skillbut it also depends on your emotions and mindset. View Details
- 15 Dec 2008
- Research & Ideas
The Surprisingly Successful Marriages of Multinationals and Social Brands
Elephant Live Happily Ever After?" focuses on acquisitions of three social icons: Tom's of Maine acquired by Colgate, Stonyfield Farm Yogurt purchased by Danone, and Ben & Jerry's bought by Unilever. (Similar deals include... View Details
Eric Boutin
Longwood Fund, a life sciences venture capital fund, where he led early-stage biotech deals and founded Flex Pharma, a neuromuscular sports performance company, which went on to IPO (NASDAQ: FLKS). Eric holds an MBA from Harvard Business... View Details
Keywords: Healthcare
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
Creating connections among consumers
allow anonymous reviews, and we invest significant resources, both human and technological, in our accountability process.” Hicks enjoys helping consumers take care of business by being able to connect not only to the best-reviewed local companies, but to great service... View Details
- 01 Dec 1999
- News
African-American Alumni Conference Considers Success and the Bottom Line
Jackson, Sr.; John H. Johnson of Johnson Publishing; Robert Johnson, CEO of Black Entertainment Television; and Stuart Alden Taylor (MBA '87), senior managing director at Bear Stearns. Interactive sessions explored private equity deal... View Details
Keywords: Mary Ellen Gardner
- 19 Jun 2009
- Research Event
Business Summit: The Evolution of Agribusiness
being low-margin commodity producers to higher-margin providers of "solutions." The future for this massive industry will be both exciting and complex. To feed the world, production must double by 2050, while dealing with... View Details
- Profile
Margarita de la Piedra Carrillo
which is what I'll experience in my career. I think the so-called "softer" courses in management and human resources are very important. Talking to alumni, they say a big percentage of their time is spent dealing with people... View Details
- Portrait Project
John Kelleher
I want to help make the term "foreign policy" obsolete. Political and business leaders talk a great deal about globalization but too often fall back on old dichotomies—picturing a world divided between domestic and foreign... View Details
- 01 Apr 2001
- News
The Small Business Difference: How Smaller Companies Manage with Less
systematizing a business so it will run without the owner’s hands-on attention; and dealing with government, especially over tax and regulation matters. These concerns, Bowen told his audience, closely conformed with those expressed by... View Details
- 01 Oct 2001
- News
Calling the Tune: Negotiation as an Improvisational Dance
Before you make that next big deal — to buy a car, hire new staff, or acquire a company — you'd better brush up on your ballroom skills. In business today, negotiating is more like an intricate dance than a cold transaction, according to... View Details
- 02 Mar 2017
- What Do You Think?
Is China About to Overtake the US for World Trade Leadership?
partner rather than a competitor for global trade and resources Dealing with Asia, and especially China, requires a more nuanced point of view because understanding of language, culture and business practice can be easily misunderstood... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 01 Sep 2021
- Blog Post
Investing in Career Switchers - Cyril Straughn-Turner & Invesco US
spoke about my ability to do research and analysis, communication skills (verbal and written), and experience working with senior leaders,” he shared. “Working on a lot of different projects in consulting and working on a lot of deals in... View Details
Keywords: Real Estate
- 06 Jan 2017
- News
Mental Illness and the Workplace
that, that happened despite the fact that I was taking medication and going to therapy. All of that wasn't enough to deal with a psychotic break that happened around the annual strategy cycle. And as I like to say, the PowerPoint turned... View Details
- 26 Jun 2009
- Research Event
Business Summit: Business and the Environment
Governments, business, and consumers must act to address climate change. The actions must deal with resource supply issues and renewable energy, as well as with demand issues. Ultimately, these actions will lead to a transition from a... View Details