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- 01 Jun 2015
- Research & Ideas
The Surprising Benefits of Oversharing
doubt when they fail to fully disclose bad news about themselves. While on the face of it, Luca's findings would seem to contradict John's paper, in reality, the two studies complement each other, showing just how subtle can be the way we... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 12 Nov 2001
- Research & Ideas
The Three Components of Family Governance
right topics are a costly waste of time. I want to point out again that a family council or family assembly complements rather than replaces the board of directors. The family council sets policy for the family and recommends policy that... View Details
- 09 Jan 2012
- Research & Ideas
Location, Location, Location: The Strategy of Place
companies that take a strategic view also realize that the new territory should increase a firm's competitive advantage by complementing and adding value to its current business. After all, the strategic value of a new location depends on... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 05 Jul 2006
- What Do You Think?
How Important Is “Executive Intelligence” for Leaders?
information in order to form important decisions that produce useful action with the right amount of deliberation. These sets of views complement one another. But just how much effort do we place on assessing "executive... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 17 Jun 2015
- Lessons from the Classroom
Excellence Comes From Saying No
The next lesson in the course is about collaboration. Once you decide to compete on your own particular area of strength, says Frei, you need to learn how to work with others to complement your weaknesses. That's where Schulman's... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 07 Jul 2003
- Research & Ideas
4+2 = Sustained Business Success
essential, but companies that can master mergers and acquisitions can also be winners. Enter new businesses that leverage existing customer relationships and complement core strengths. When partnering, move into new businesses that make... View Details
- 01 Oct 2012
- Research & Ideas
Better by the Bundle?
the wrong product, but that wouldn't be my biggest worry," he says. "Bundling is a rather easy way of putting new product offerings together to complement the product line. There's more potential to get it right than to get it wrong." View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 14 Jul 2020
- Research & Ideas
Restarting Under Uncertainty: Managerial Experiences from Around the World
director of operations told us. They complemented this broad messaging with daily meetings before each shift focused entirely on safety protocols involving both operation managers and employees. Employees participate in monitoring and are... View Details
- 28 May 2019
- Research & Ideas
Investor Lawsuits Against Auditors Are Falling, and That's Bad News for Capital Markets
reputation. Investors trust that they will provide effective monitoring, and auditors exist because of that trust. But the audit firms are large organizations and the work is complex. Mistakes happen and cause us to lose that trust. The View Details
- 09 Jan 2006
- Research & Ideas
When Benchmarks Don’t Work
for a company. While necessary, these capabilities do not determine competitive success. An IT department that provides only a basic foundation of technology infrastructure and a standard set of application programs may adequately assess its efficiency by comparing its... View Details
- 02 Aug 2020
- What Do You Think?
Is the 'Experimentation Organization' Becoming the Competitive Gold Standard?
beginning of an experimental revolution,” fueled by data, that has become more available using online platforms that make randomization cheaper and easier. These have fueled a greater appreciation for how experiments can “help to View Details
- 12 Mar 2014
- Lessons from the Classroom
Managing the Family Business: Firing the CEO
company. Good CEOs come in all shapes and sizes. Even deified leaders have weaknesses. No one is good at everything. For this reason, good CEOs surround themselves with strong executives who complement their skills, help analyze... View Details
- 08 Sep 2008
- HBS Case
The Value of Environmental Activists
There are many methods, most financial, to measure the success of companies in meeting goals. But the question becomes a lot harder at Harvard Business School when MBAs are challenged to measure the efforts of environmental organizations like Greenpeace and the World... View Details
- 10 Sep 2020
- Research & Ideas
The COVID Two-Step for Leaders: Protect and Pivot
and complements perfectly the physical business we have built so far.” Another example is MyoMaster, a company that specializes in recovery products and knowledge for athletes. Founded by couple Joe Gray and Lottie Whyte, MyoMaster... View Details
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By: Vincent Pons
Professor Pons studies questions in political economy and development with the goal of understanding how democratic systems function, and how they can be improved.
He decomposes the electoral cycle into four essential steps: the factors affecting voter... View Details
He decomposes the electoral cycle into four essential steps: the factors affecting voter... View Details
- 27 Oct 2002
- Research & Ideas
Want a Happy Customer? Coordinate Sales and Marketing
Pricing, product customization, and service customization cannot be entrusted to either group alone. The impact on economics, the whole account base, and corporate strategy require an integrated approach. At the small account end, the sales force competes with and is... View Details
Keywords: by Benson Shapiro
- 19 Aug 2015
- Research & Ideas
Codeacademy’s Delicate Work of Adding Monetization Without Crushing Mission
are relevant for a large subset of those jobs. It's not just those who can actually code—building mobile apps and websites—who are in great demand, but also those who are comfortable manipulating technology. Just as nurses and health technicians View Details
- 09 Jun 2003
- Research & Ideas
The Challenge of the Multi-site Nonprofit
research is underway on several issues. To what degree are corporate structure and strong unit autonomy incompatible? How much strong national leadership is required to complement local program customization? And how important is national... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 19 May 2003
- Lessons from the Classroom
Business Plan Winner Targets India Dropouts
meet the cash flow crunch that prevents children from staying in school past Class V, and vocational education to ensure that the formal education they receive is complemented with more immediately income-generating skills. Our program is... View Details
- 21 Sep 2010
- First Look
First Look: September 21, 2010
economic downturn. The case is complemented by a video (HBS No. 810-704) with co-founder commentary and extensive live footage of Blue Man performances and the Blue School. Purchase this... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne