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- 01 Jan 2011
- News
Robert Kraft, MBA 1965
to be an extremely risky decision made by a sports fanatic, but in time it proved to be a winning business move. The decision to buy the Patriots fits a pattern that Kraft developed at a young age. He is a man who believes that anything is possible, and he is willing... View Details
- 01 Feb 1998
- News
Former HBS Dean Fouraker Dies at 74
professor at Pennsylvania State University. He quickly made his mark at HBS as an effective and highly regarded teacher in the MBA and Executive Education Programs, while also taking leadership roles in the administration of the School's... View Details
- 01 Dec 1998
- News
Year 2000 Computer Problem and You: Disaster for Some, Lessons for All
would be replaced. But instead we kept those programs, and to exploit improved technology, we added new ones. So the problem of date handling was never addressed. Now we know that an imperfection we're willing to tolerate today could remain with us far into the future.... View Details
- 28 May 2019
- News
Case Study: Building the Base
base audience for the newsletter before changing course? The Answers: If News Bling wants to establish itself without taking on funding, I would consider an intermediate strategy, particularly with a 2,000-person subscriber base. Their... View Details
- 01 Feb 2001
- News
The Doctor Is In
and to experience the personal bond that often develops between doctor and patient. "The relationships you build with patients are surpassed only by those you have with family members or close friends," Slavin says. "When people take you... View Details
- 01 Jan 2005
- News
Judith R. Haberkorn, 111th AMP, 1992
leadership is the prevalent theme for me. It has been proved in my business and my life repeatedly. Situations that many view as hopeless and beyond rescue have been transformed by a committed leader." ADVICE TO CURRENT STUDENTS "People... View Details
- 27 Aug 2019
- News
Sweating It Out in Philly; Whiskey Flights in Portland
different than it was in the beginning.” Oregon Alumni Take a Westward Whiskey Flight It was all about the spirits at the June networking event of the HBS Association of Oregon (HBSAO). That’s when 30 alumni gathered at the Westward... View Details
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- 28 Feb 2014
- News
The First Five Years: Omowale Casselle (MBA 2009)
traffic retail locations, that will help consumers trial, discover, and ultimately make more informed choices about their most important purchase decisions in health, wellness, beauty, and household—and now we are taking steps to bring... View Details
- 01 Dec 2002
- News
GE's Jeff Immelt
Immelt Photo courtesy General Electric Just a year after taking the helm of General Electric, Chairman and CEO Jeffrey R. Immelt (MBA '82) addressed a capacity crowd in Burden Auditorium on topics that ranged from the state of the... View Details
- 01 Feb 1998
- News
Not Your Typical Business Conference
all, don't fear failure," she stressed. "Remember, the fear of failure is a sure formula for not achieving success." The theme of risk taking was echoed throughout the day, starting with the first morning panel on corporate leadership... View Details
- 15 Jun 2021
- News
Turning Point: Tell Me More
major brands get insight and advice from consumers via the Internet. (Think: focus groups on steroids.) My friend asked whether I missed the market research field (I did), and after a long conversation, asked if I would be willing to help... View Details
- 01 Dec 2017
- News
The First Five Years: Emmanuel Straschnov (MBA 2012)
way to realize that at the end of the day, planning a life and a career just won't work. It's better to make the best of the current opportunities, and see where that takes you. I guess thinking about life that way led me to join Josh on... View Details
- 01 Jun 2018
- News
June 2018 Alumni and Faculty Books
step toward successful integration. Climate of Hope: How Cities, Businesses, and Citizens Can Save the Planet by Michael Bloomberg (MBA 1966) and Carl Pope St. Martin’s Press Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the former head of the Sierra Club have written a manifesto on how... View Details
- 15 Jun 2021
- News
Case Study: Inside Story
reach a lot of people that way.” The alternative might be less targeted initially but with bigger potential in the long term: pursuing partnerships or affiliate programs with larger entities that already sell to families, like the AARP. “Partnerships can be slow; it... View Details
- 01 Jan 2005
- News
Rahul Bajaj, MBA 1964
facts of a situation and then how to analyze and make a decision. But even more important, this process requires you to think really hard. In my career, nothing has been more important than that." ADVICE TO CURRENT STUDENTS "Integrity and... View Details
- 18 Feb 2014
- News
Stick with Plan A
developing countries is both challenging and exciting, says Maddy. Her advice to others who might wish to follow her lead? "Things generally take a lot longer to implement, and you need to build certain... View Details
- 11 Aug 2014
- News
The First Five Years: Melissa Fensterstock (MBA 2012)
working-capital needs of the business, we have to be careful to manage supply and demand." What one piece of advice would you give fellow alumni and current HBS students when it comes to startup life? "Keep going and stay positive.... View Details
- 02 Nov 2020
- News
The First Five Years: Julianne White (MBA 2017)
a better businessperson and leader, but I think what was most impactful from my time at HBS was the case method itself. After two years of cold-calls, cases, and classroom discussion, I feel much more confident taking a position and... View Details
- 01 Jan 2004
- News
A. G. Lafley, MBA 1977
Gamble's leadership training programs. There's nothing like having to step into a decision maker's shoes to learn about leadership." ADVICE TO CURRENT STUDENTS "If you can find work that both stretches you and plays to your strengths,... View Details
- 17 Jan 2019
- News
The First Five Years: ‘30 Under 30’ Edition
different backgrounds really helped give me a broader perspective on all that it takes for an organization to be effective.” Gandhi: “I find myself referencing lessons from my time at HBS almost every day, and sharing them with my... View Details