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- 05 Apr 2021
- What Do You Think?
Why Can’t More Leaders Teach?
on longer term leadership development.” The growth of remote work resulting from the global pandemic has affected both the importance and nature of middle management. Esther Derby asserts that the “role for middle managers is more... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 02 Apr 2018
- Research & Ideas
Is 'Gut Feel' a Good Reason to Invest in a Startup?
deliberate, using higher cognitive processing. While we might be likely to relegate gut feel to Type 1 thinking, Huang has found that what investors mean by the term is actually a combination of Type 1 and Type 2 decision making. “When... View Details
- 03 Aug 2015
- Research & Ideas
Why Fierce Competitors Apple and Amazon Became ’Frenemies’ Over eReaders
e-books through its own iBooks app, so why would [Apple] ever say yes?" Such questions intrigued Zhu, whose research covers competitive strategy and innovation in high-tech industries. Along with Ron Adner of Dartmouth and Jianqing Chen of The University of Texas at... View Details
- 10 Mar 2014
- Research & Ideas
Counting Up the Effects of Sarbanes-Oxley
had any impact in the lead-up to the financial crisis. Did it make things better or worse?" says Srinivasan. "We don't know the answer to that. We only know that there were benefits in terms of financial reporting and corporate... View Details
- 03 Sep 2009
- What Do You Think?
Are Retention Bonuses Worth the Investment?
a penalty to the company for doing so. Shouldn't we expect some recognition on the part of the employee, perhaps expressed in terms of greater loyalty, about the company's role in doing this? Should an organization impose a quid pro quo... View Details
Keywords: by Jim Heskett
- 17 Nov 2008
- Research & Ideas
Decoding the Artful Sidestep
during political debates by posting the question asked for the duration of the politicians' answers. Mike and I expect this will increase the penalty for dodging a question, and in the intermediate term reduce dodging. Does it work and... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 03 Dec 2007
- Research & Ideas
Authenticity over Exaggeration: The New Rule in Advertising
interactivity, including Thought tracing. Firms infer states of mind from the content of a Web search and serve up relevant advertising; a market born of search terms develops. Ubiquitous connectivity. As people become increasingly... View Details
- 09 Aug 2006
- Research & Ideas
Career Advancement Without Experience
togetherness," O'Mahony says. "Tech workers are usually off on their own and don't necessarily work in teams." In the end, however, the differences between the two groups played less of a role in the study than their commonalities. "Both are trying... View Details
- 02 Aug 2004
- What Do You Think?
For Greater Transparency, Is Section 404 an Effective Response?
should the measurements be made? And for what purpose? What do you think? Original Article Transparency currently is one of the most frequently used terms in the corporate lexicon. In general use, it's right up there on the scale with... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 29 Jun 2022
- Blog Post
Four Elements for Finding the Right Career Path
Gerdeman: Could you briefly explain each of the Four Elements? Butler: Sure, the first is Identity. Identity is a lifelong project in which we, and simultaneously the people in our world, have a growing sense of our place in the world in View Details
- 23 Jun 2021
- Blog Post
How I Sourced My Internship Outside of the US: Abena Nyantekyi-Owusu
continent in the short to long term and she also enjoyed the exposure to the tech industry. In addition, Nyantekyi-Owusu appreciated the opportunity to be stretched in her role and be in continuous learning mode. For her next step,... View Details
- 01 Aug 2002
- News
HBS Alumni Association Board of Directors: President's Report
moment to salute those who are finishing their term on the board this year and thank them for all they've done. They have helped design and refine many of the benefits and services you enjoy as alumni, and I am deeply grateful for their... View Details
- 01 Jan 2004
- News
Minoru Makihara, 75th AMP, 1977
foundation for Mitsubishi's transformation into a 21st-century company." At the end of his term as president and CEO in 1998, Makihara became Mitsubishi Corporation's chairman for six years, a position that enabled him to be a strong... View Details
- 30 May 2018
- What Do You Think?
Should Intellectual Property be Protected in International Trade?
Its “transfer” is, in some cases, the price of free trade. And, as the argument goes, the benefits of free trade—in terms of job creation, lower costs, and lower prices—far outweigh the loss of IP. On the other hand, the argument for... View Details
- 27 Jul 2009
- Research & Ideas
Social Network Marketing: What Works?
content). Q: Were you able to quantify social influence in terms of how it increased or decreased the percentage in sales revenue? A: The impact of the low-status group on revenue is negligible. Social influence increases revenue from the... View Details
- Profile
Philipp Schäelli
want to deepen existing relationships and to build new ones within my firm, industry, and country, but also across any of these boundaries within the larger HBS network. How did HBS prepare you for your internship and your long term... View Details
- 16 Sep 2020
- Blog Post
Turning a Moment into a Movement: How the Anti-Racism Fund Co-Founders are Fighting Racism and Encouraging Other Companies to Do Their Part
rolled in quickly and that money was put to use in the community. Looking towards the future, the ARF leadership team wants to build on their momentum and increase long term engagement. “We want to become an evergreen foundation to... View Details
Keywords: All Industries
- 01 Apr 2025
- Blog Post
Alumni in Climate Networking Series: Miami
Are you interested in connecting with other alumni leveraging their careers to confront climate change? BEI invites HBS Alumni to join our Alumni in Climate Networking Series for a chance to connect with local alumni to discuss ideas, trends, opportunities, and... View Details
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Field Course: Life Sciences Venture Creation - Course Catalog
about when considering a pitch, which investors should you target, how to build a syndicate, and which advisors do you want on board; negotiating term sheets. How to Meet Scientific Deadlines - you raised money, and now you need to hit... View Details
- 23 May 2019
- News
Michael R. Bloomberg, MBA 1966
“The mayor of New York City is probably the best political job in the world,” he says. “It’s got every kind of problem, and every chance of a solution.” After his third term as mayor, Bloomberg focused his efforts on giving back through... View Details
Keywords: Susan Young