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ARD - Georges F. Doriot : Educating Leaders, Building Companies, Baker Library, Harvard Business School

34 Doriot first served as chairman of the board of advisors of ARD and in December 1946 assumed the role of President of the company, by which time he had left active duty in the army. 35 William E. Barbour, Jr. quoted in "They're... View Details

17 Nov 2020
Research & Ideas

Why a Blended Workforce May Be Key to Lasting Competitive Advantage

In recent years, companies have been anxious about the lack of skilled workers to fill pivotal jobs. But then came COVID-19 and a subsequent recession. The ensuing business turmoil and record-high unemployment may have temporarily distracted companies from their... View Details

Keywords: by Joseph B. Fuller

24 Feb 2022
Op-Ed

Want to Prevent the Next Hospital Bed Crisis? Enlist the SEC

institutions within individual and community networks. But they have not done so to date. Enter the SEC One novel way to assure that independent hospitals create network plans is to harness a new accounting standard, as specified by the Financial Accounting Standards... View Details

Keywords: by Regina Herzlinger and Richard Boxer; Health

01 Aug 2001
News

Richard B. Fisher (MBA '62)

Still involved with the firm as chairman emeritus, Fisher also serves on the boards of numerous arts and educational institutions. An art collector and avid amateur cook, he is an investor, along with his wife, Jeanne, in a new Manhattan... View Details

Keywords: Richard B. Fisher; Warren A. Law; Alumni Achievement Award; Finance; Management of Companies and Enterprises; Management

19 Jan 2022
Blog Post

From Retail to HBS: How I’m Building a Career Path at the Intersection of Arts, Culture, and Business

similar professional interests) who have been a wonderful resource, support network, and sounding board as I have thought through my next steps and career goals. What have you been up to since HBS? I’m currently serving as the Special... View Details

12 Feb 2021
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How Dunkin’ Donuts Took Over the World

and chips chain, figuring that if I could grow earnings of 50 percent compounded with a donut shop chain, just imagine what I could do with several other franchise businesses. Bad idea. It did not work and earnings stagnated. Stock price fell. And basically the View Details

Keywords: brands; leadership; management; strategy; operations; career; Food and Beverage Stores; Retail Trade

01 Oct 2021
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Fostering Diversity

cadre of corporate leaders.” While moved by the “current imperatives and desperate need for action” on DEI, the Feders are also longtime supporters of the HBS Fund. With their experience working with and serving on boards of nonprofits,... View Details

01 Oct 2001
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Guy de Chazal: Changing Focus

shifting sense of priorities. Born in India, he went to boarding school in England and earned a degree in mechanical engineering at Manchester University. After graduating from HBS with distinction, he worked as a consultant with McKinsey... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg

01 Sep 2003
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Dwight Raiford

national Little League board of directors, stresses “building big-league citizens, not big-league ballplayers.” But winning has its thrills, such as being invited to Wall Street with the team last year. Says Raiford, “After 25 years in... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young; Finance

29 Nov 2017
Research & Ideas

How to Succeed in Business (According to a 15th Century Trade Merchant)

is cataloging Baker Library’s holdings from this period. “Cotrugli is one of the earliest texts to talk about business ethics, such as treating people fairly.” Stay out of politics Readers also find clear instructions on what to avoid (chess, View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna

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Richard P. Melnick | About

Planning and Analysis. Rick helps to monitor and manage the finances and compliance issues for the School’s global offices. He is on the audit committee for Harvard Business Publishing. Rick is also involved in university-wide financial governance. He is on the IT... View Details

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Engagement - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

Teaching by the Case Method Engagement Preparing to Teach Leading in the Classroom Pre-Class Arrival Diversity and Inclusion Openings Cold Calling Questioning, Listening & Responding Transitions Closings Timing Participation Engagement View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions | HBS Online

Admissions Board of non-degree preparatory coursework (including CORe), this is one of many application elements and will be considered in the larger context of a holistic selection process. Will my participation in CORe factor in to my... View Details

03 May 2021
Blog Post

Celebrating the First HBS African-American Mother-Daughter Duo

work, she’s continued to drive impact through her current five Corporate/Non-Profit boards helping to strengthen their governance and commitment to diversity and inclusion. So I knew at an early age that I wanted to go to business school... View Details

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Entrepreneurship Course Online | HBS Online

video above: Learner types an answer in the discussion board in response to a peer's question Immerse yourself in real-world, case-based examples brought to life by industry-leading experts, including serial entrepreneur John Osher, Rent... View Details

June 2017 (Revised September 2021)
Case

Sales Misconduct at Wells Fargo Community Bank

By: Suraj Srinivasan, Dennis W. Campbell, Susanna Gallani and Amram Migdal

Set in early 2017, this case examines widespread sales misconduct at Wells Fargo Community Bank. Wells Fargo's governance and controls are described in the lead up to the September 2016 announcement that Wells Fargo had settled with regulators for $185 million in... View Details

Keywords: Corporate Governance; Governance Controls; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Governing and Advisory Boards; Executive Compensation; Lawsuits and Litigation; Crisis Management; Mission and Purpose; Organizational Design; Business and Community Relations; Business and Government Relations; Crime and Corruption; Business Organization; Business Model; Ethics; Corporate Accountability; Governance Compliance; Policy; Compensation and Benefits; Resignation and Termination; Laws and Statutes; Legal Liability; Business or Company Management; Risk Management; Business Processes; Organizational Culture; Organizational Structure; Failure; Agency Theory; Business and Shareholder Relations; Business and Stakeholder Relations; Risk and Uncertainty; Salesforce Management; Public Opinion; Banking Industry; North and Central America

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The Intersection of Public Relations and Photography | Baker Library | Bloomberg Center | Harvard Business School

program, reporting directly to Myron C. Taylor, chairman of the board and chief executive officer. Public relations thus assumed a commanding presence at the company’s top management tier. Over the next two decades, U.S. Steel created a... View Details

04 Nov 2010
What Do You Think?

Why Do We Chase Stars?

Their skill-set is wrong." We chase stars for a number of reasons: " corporations and the media encourage stardom and discourage team work" (Nauman Lodhi); "It is the expectation that some 'miracle worker' or 'hot shot' can come in and fix issues... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

10 Sep 2012
HBS Case

HBS Cases: Branding Yoga

to have them acknowledge the connection. HAF cofounder and board member Aseem Shukla wrote a 2010 piece for the Washington Post's On Faith column called "The Theft of Yoga." In it, Shukla blasted the "facile complicity of... View Details

Keywords: by Kim Girard; Entertainment & Recreation

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Sustainable Business Strategy Course | HBS Online

Learner types an answer in the discussion board in response to a peer's question Immerse yourself in real-world, case-based examples brought to life by industry-leading experts from companies like Walmart, King Arthur Flour, and Unilever.... View Details

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