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- 28 May 2019
- News
A More Perfect Union
ability to analyze and identify the organizations that had the highest impact potential in democracy reform. So last year we embarked on an intensive effort to build a Democracy Market Map. We used comprehensive data from the IRS, the... View Details
- 01 Sep 2008
- News
Building a Better MBA
mission statements to the contrary, many deans and recruiters complain that MBAs don’t understand the practice of leadership or have sufficient awareness of their impact on others. Reflecting on these findings, Garvin concluded, “Business... View Details
- 18 Feb 2013
- Research & Ideas
Breaking Through a Growth Stall
list of opportunities. With an amenable burn rate and enough throws, the venture will indeed stumble over value, but those "hits" can blind management to the limits of its sales process and prevent scaling. The results cascade throughout a business. Customer... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 14 Dec 2009
- Research & Ideas
Can Entrepreneurs Drive People Movers to Success?
personal rapid transport, or PRT for short, has been percolating since the mid-1950s and is finally gaining ground, according to HBS professor Benjamin G. Edelman. Business and communities small and large are increasingly aware of PRT as... View Details
- 02 Feb 2016
- First Look
February 2, 2016
observers rate those who reveal even questionable behavior more positively (experiments 4A and 4B). The negative impact of hiding holds whether opting not to disclose unflattering (drug use, poor grades, and sexually transmitted diseases)... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 24 Oct 2005
- Research & Ideas
IPR: Protecting Your Technology Transfers
impact of stronger intellectual property rights was reaching a boiling point as the World Trade Organization included the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights in its charter. Opponents of stronger IPR were... View Details
Keywords: by Cynthia Churchwell
- 21 Nov 2017
- News
Alumni Peer into the Future of Energy
completely different and new, so we need to keep an eye on what those communities do. “Another big area is the Caribbean, where I do quite a bit of work. As sea levels rise, those island nations could be entirely wiped out, so they are... View Details
- 12 Sep 2006
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First Look: September 12, 2006
the footprint are outsourced—module boundaries are redrawn and interfaces designed for this purpose. The result is an invested capital advantage, which can be used to drive the returns of competitors below their cost of capital. We explain how this strategy works and... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 15 Sep 2009
- First Look
First Look: September 15
shifting workforce demographics, and changing reimbursement models—threaten to disrupt NWH's organizational model. Similar to other U.S. community hospitals, NWH has historically been staffed primarily with private practitioners; however,... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 12 Apr 2016
- First Look
April 12, 2016
Ivashina, Victoria, and Josh Lerner Abstract—The economics of partnerships have been of enduring interest to economists, but many issues regarding intergenerational conflicts and their impact on the continuity of these organizations... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Feb 1997
- News
Made, Not Born: HBS Courses and Entrepreneurial Management
confluence. "For managers, working in the social sector can be more exciting than managing a business - your influence as a force for entrepreneurial change can make an impact beyond your organization," notes Associate Professor J.... View Details
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Faculty & Advisors | MBA
Plasmonics, and E25Bio. She has also served as a board director of WEST, a learning community for women in the enterprise of science and technology and serves on the Life Sciences Council of Springboard Enterprises, which focuses on... View Details
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Harvard Business School
oppression and discrimination were still a reality in many parts of the country." 6 Darden later recounted, "After Dr. King was assassinated, that really had a major impact on me, so much so that I contemplated dropping out of the MBA... View Details
- 25 May 2016
- Research & Ideas
How Consumers and Businesses are Reshaping Public Health
acquisition activity in the healthcare sector invariably occurs with scant regard for the impact on public health or the end consumer. Pfizer’s attempted takeover of the British company, AstraZeneca, in 2014 was criticized widely for... View Details
- 05 May 2009
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First Look: May 5, 2009
membership. Some of these businesses have tried an advertising-based model with very limited success. However, these businesses have not fully explored the power of their members to influence each other's behavior. This potential viral or social effect can have... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 18 Feb 2021
- Blog Post
SIPs in 2021
and grow cohesive teams with a tribe of supporters and advisers. “We saw this as a moment to focus on the human side of learning and connecting in a remote world,” said Wallace. “How do you build a startup when you’re all in different locations? How do you develop the... View Details
- 11 May 2015
- Research & Ideas
A Road Map to Fix America’s Transportation Infrastructure
Any highway commuter who has wasted hours stuck in traffic can see the cracks in the United States' transportation system, as can any airline passenger who has been stranded overnight in an airport. Yet while many agree that the need for infrastructure change is... View Details
- 24 Jul 2007
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First Look: July 24, 2007
Working Papers Using By-Product Synergy for Competitive Advantage Author: Deishin Lee Abstract We study how a manufacturer can leverage by-product synergy for competitive advantage. By focusing on the economic impact to the firm and the... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
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Global Entrepreneurship - Course Catalog
deal with talent shortages in certain specialized fields while harnessing the potential of a young and eager workforce. Moreover, cultural nuances and language barriers can impact team dynamics, requiring entrepreneurs to cultivate a deep... View Details
- 29 Apr 2014
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First Look: April 29
explore how individuals process failed experiences as a potential source of learning. Drawing on attribution theory, we conceptualize the differential impact that internal (self-focused) and external (factors outside of one's control)... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne