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- 21 Feb 2019
- Research & Ideas
Voter ID Laws Don't Work (But They Don't Hurt Anything, Either)
and entirely done by the state, in the US (as well as France and a few other countries) it remains the responsibility of citizens. While the process has recently been simplified, my research and others' suggests that remaining registration obstacles largely discourage... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 20 Apr 2011
- Research & Ideas
Blind Spots: We’re Not as Ethical as We Think
to discuss some of the ideas behind the book. A book excerpt follows. Sean Silverthorne: Why did you write this book, and who should read it? Max Bazerman: Research over the last two decades has documented that good people do bad things... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 02 Mar 2009
- Research & Ideas
When Goal Setting Goes Bad
Business School. We asked Professor Bazerman to explore in more depth some of the paper's findings. Sean Silverthorne: So, are you against incentives and goals? Max Bazerman: No, my coauthors and I are not against incentives. We believe... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 28 Jan 2020
- Book
Advanced Leadership Requires More Than Outside-The-Box Thinking
University, where senior and retired executives learn to develop leadership skills in the service of solving large social problems. Many of the examples in the book come from her experience leading that program. Sean Silverthorne: We’re... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 29 Mar 2022
- Book
5 Qualities That Help Companies Thrive for Decades—Even Centuries
How do companies survive not just for years, but for decades? For centuries even? During a global pandemic, researchers are studying anew what makes companies resilient, agile, and enduring. After all, Japanese construction firm Kongō Gumi, which builds temples, has... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 02 Dec 2002
- Research & Ideas
The Secret of How Microsoft Stays on Top
Knowledge editor, Sean Silverthorne, Iansiti and MacCormack discuss their findings.Silverthorne: Although many large companies have been swamped by so-called disruptive technologies, Microsoft has remained at the top of its game for more... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 12 Mar 2006
- Research & Ideas
New Research Explores Multi-Sided Markets
research into this emerging field and its implications for executives. Sean Silverthorne: How did you get interested in studying multi- and two-sided platforms? Is this a new area of research? Andrei Hagiu: During my PhD program in... View Details
- 12 Dec 2005
- Research & Ideas
Using the Law to Strategic Advantage
"bridge the communications gap" between lawyers and managers. Sean Silverthorne: You argue that managers shouldn't just view the law as a compliance issue, but rather something that can be used actively to increase the firm's... View Details
- 14 Aug 2006
- HBS Case
On Managing with Bobby Knight and “Coach K”
"Is it better to be loved or feared?" Machiavelli asked. At Harvard Business School, Professor Scott Snook uses this classic quote to help students become more effective leaders. Using two of the most successful college basketball coaches in history—coaches... View Details
- 09 Jun 2008
- Lessons from the Classroom
Monetizing IP: The Executive’s Challenge
value of their intellectual property," he says. We asked Lerner to discuss current issues in IP and also describe an Executive Education course he will teach this summer on the subject. Sean Silverthorne: Do you think companies in... View Details
- 24 May 2018
- Research & Ideas
Distance Still Matters in Business, Despite the Internet
Administration and co-chair of the Digital Initiative at Harvard Business School. "The geographic concentration of invention in the US has shifted to the west coast; not only in electronics, information, and communication technology, but in many other fields"... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Transportation; Telecommunications; Shipping; Publishing; Technology
- 25 Jan 2010
- Research & Ideas
A Macroeconomic View of the Current Economy
productivity. Moss also includes numerous tools for interpreting big-picture economic developments. We asked Moss to talk about the book and some of the events now taking place on the macroeconomic horizon. Sean Silverthorne: What's the... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 04 Apr 2011
- HBS Case
Reinventing the National Geographic Society
Teaching a case study on the National Geographic Society for the first time, HBS professor David A. Garvin walks out to the middle of the horseshoe-shaped classroom and asks his students, "How many of you have familiarity with National Geographic magazine?"... View Details
- 27 Feb 2017
- Research & Ideas
Reputation is Vital to Survival in Turbulent Markets
Emerging Markets series at HBS. We asked Jones and Khanna to discuss the importance of reputation and resilience in building long-term business success. Sean Silverthorne: How do you define “reputation” in the context of the paper? Tarun... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 09 Apr 2018
- Sharpening Your Skills
The Dark Side of Performance Bonuses
iPhoto Companies continually test ways to incent employees to perform more effectively, often turning to worker-motivation tools such as bonuses, “up or out” employee ranking tournaments, and employee of the month rewards. Behavioral scientists warn that these... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 07 May 2007
- Research & Ideas
Rediscovering Schumpeter: The Power of Capitalism
research and thoughts on Schumpeter's legacy in this e-mail interview. Sean Silverthorne: What attracted you to research and write about Schumpeter? And why the title Prophet of Innovation? Thomas McCraw: I first encountered Schumpeter... View Details
- 06 Oct 2020
- Sharpening Your Skills
18 Tips Managers Can Use to Lead Through COVID's Rising Waters
Since March, Harvard Business School Working Knowledge has posted more than 80 stories and research papers on the topic of COVID-19, most targeted at managers and the new challenges they face. That's a lot of information to digest. To that end, we went tip hunting to... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 12 May 2022
- Book
Why Digital Is a State of Mind, Not Just a Skill Set
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 20 Oct 2020
- Sharpening Your Skills
Steps to Help You Get Out of Your Own Way
We've all experienced them, days when we are easily distracted from important work, can't think clearly, and make poor decisions. "I can't get out of my own way today," we say. One antidote might be to break the cycle, step back and reflect, and make more time away... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne