Social Defense - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Sep 2017
News

History’s Lessons

and 2020—will see other young men and women enter the political arena. I’m a longtime student of Howard Schultz and what he’s done at Starbucks. His leadership and how it is expanding the social and political footprint of business are... View Details

Keywords: Abraham Lincoln; Ernest Shackelford; Rachel Carson

24 Apr 2020
Op-Ed

Lessons from the NFL: Virtual Hiring, Leadership, Building Teams and COVID-19

blocking assignments from the offensive lineman and running backs, option routes and hot reads from the tight ends or receivers, defensive keys and tendencies, quarterbacks have to be able to hold their teammates accountable, and they can... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Abbott , Boris Groysberg, Tali Groysberg, and Abhijit Naik; Sports

01 Jun 2010
News

$how Me the Money

get comfortable giving in to extortion in various countries, that can lead to crossing the line into capture.” Companies’ reputations can affect the degree of corrupting pressures to which they are subjected. But even when firms strive to create a corruption-free... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons; Administration of Economic Programs; Government; Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support; Government; Legal Services; Professional Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

15 Jan 2019
First Look

New Research and Ideas, January 15, 2019

the various actors. The note provides ample examples of countries and cities that have actively tried to shape their brand identity and further exposes students to recent trends and vehicles (such as social media) relevant for the... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

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Credential of Digital Innovation and Strategy | HBS Online

marketplace challenges arise Sketch an idea for a platform that a company you’re familiar with might launch and determine the transition’s feasibility and obstacles Explore defensive strategies companies can use to ward off platform... View Details

15 Dec 2024
News

Alumni and Faculty Books

Sometimes they are not suited. Sometimes they really do not want the job. Sometimes they are disingenuous in their motives, intent on asserting control. In the book, retired General John Lotz distills his long experience as a leader in the Air Force and the U.S.... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

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Faculty & Advisors | MBA

and Guideline. Stephanie Hannon MBA ’04, Harvard University; MS, Electrical Engineering, Stanford University; BS, Computer Systems Engineering, Stanford University Stephanie is the CPO for Strava, a fitness-tracking social media startup.... View Details

01 Dec 1999
News

The Way You See It

observed that "the automobile has provided the means for people to work collectively and live separately, allowing them to choose where they will live, work, and socialize like no other product does. This independence is a core value in... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons. Data collection by Ericka Webb.

14 Jan 2014
First Look

First Look: January 14

about and acknowledging his own contributions to organizational underperformance or other work problems is critical to getting employees to improve and generating positive business results. He notes his approach reduced his employees' View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

01 Dec 2015
News

Alumni and Faculty Books for December 2015

finance. Wilson then addresses issues central to the present-day political discussion, such as the fairness of US tax policy, the social safety net, health care, and income inequality. Faculty Books Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to... View Details

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Past Issues - Alumni

recipients of the School’s highest honor demonstrate the many paths to success, be it in government service, finance, or social enterprise. For the Records In the midst of Austin’s buzzy music scene, Caren Kelleher is finding her harmony... View Details

23 Aug 2016
First Look

August 23, 2016

niche for competitive advantage. The case provides the context for the students to identify the design elements underlying HBC’s success and helps them explore the link between guest satisfaction and employee training, empowerment, feedback culture, continuous product... View Details