HBS Working Knowledge - Publications - Faculty & Research

12 Sep 2023
Book

Successful, But Still Feel Empty? A Happiness Scholar and Oprah Have Advice for You

objectified as an extension of your work, too. You Might Also Like: Why Giving to Others Makes Us Happy Blissful Thinking: When It Comes to Finding Happiness, 'Your Dreams Are Liars' When Working Harder Doesn’t Work, Time to Reinvent Your... View Details

Keywords: by Avery Forman

29 Jun 2010
First Look

First Look: June 29

Working PapersSurviving the Global Financial Crisis: Foreign Direct Investment and Establishment Performance Authors:Laura Alfaro and Maggie Chen Abstract We examine in this paper the differential response of establishments to the... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

14 Aug 2019
News

Fintech on Main Street: How small businesses are banking on new technology

03 Dec 2008
What Do You Think?

Can Housing and Credit be “Nudged” Back to Health?

books, by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein, maintains that too much economic theory, formed by "Econs," is based on the behavior of homo economicus (economic man, someone with the knowledge and inclination to optimize solutions... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

09 Jan 2020
Blog Post

Set Your Recruiting Vision for 2020

weeks. Partner with Us: The Career & Professional Development team at HBS is here to help you evaluate the effectiveness of your current strategy and recommend course corrections. There is no one size fits all approach to recruiting,... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

14 Dec 2021
Op-Ed

To Change Your Company's Culture, Don't Start by Trying to Change the Culture

performance. Michael Beer is the Cahners-Rabb Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus, at Harvard Business School. [Image: Unsplash/Andrej Lišakov] Related reading from the Working Knowledge Archives... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Beer

25 Apr 2023
Op-Ed

How SHEIN and Temu Conquered Fast Fashion—and Forged a New Business Model

Fashion’s Resource? Will Challenged Amazon Tweak Its Retail Model Post-Pandemic? Feedback or ideas to share? Email the Working Knowledge team at hbswk@hbs.edu. Image: Unsplash/Inspirationfeed View Details

Keywords: by John Deighton; Fashion; Retail; Consumer Products

Program

Making Corporate Boards More Effective

resilience, strategic direction, executive compensation, and regulatory compliance. At the same time, you will learn how to work more effectively with fellow directors and company management to strengthen governance, manage unexpected... View Details

09 Nov 2023
HBS Case

What Will It Take to Confront the Invisible Mental Health Crisis in Business?

text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US. You can also call 800-273-8255. You Might Also Like: Cold Call: Can Robin Williams’ Son Help Other Families Heal Addiction and Depression? Build the Life You Want: Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey... View Details

Keywords: by Kara Baskin; Health

06 Sep 2018
Blog Post

How to Thrive in an Unstructured Environment

“Perfect is the enemy of done.” No experience has helped me internalize this more than my summer at blueground, an international, vc-backed real estate startup. Before business school, I worked at a large oil & gas company, where... View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship

17 Oct 2006
First Look

First Look: October 17, 2006

its anatomy, which has worked well in other high-tech sectors, can't handle the fundamental challenges facing drug R&D: profound, persistent uncertainty and high risks rooted in the limited knowledge of... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

Web

About Michael Porter - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

HBS ISC About Michael Porter About Michael Porter A Letter from Michael Porter Biography The Essential Porter Honors & Awards Affiliated Organizations & Institutions VBHCD Initiative About Michael Porter “He has influenced more executives... View Details

Web

Strategy - Faculty & Research

Nikkei Asia Apple経営陣新陳代謝働 4割 10年超在任 AI劣勢鮮明 Re: David Yoffie More Faculty News HBS Working Knowledge 01 Nov 2024 Layoffs Surging in a Strong Economy? Advice for Navigating... View Details

13 Jul 2022
Book

Reimagining the Economy: What Would It Take to Put People First?

Like: Feeling Powerless at Work? Time to Agitate, Innovate, and Orchestrate How to Avoid the 'Ethical Slide' That Leads Companies Astray Empower Your Employees to Make Better Decisions Feedback or ideas to share? Email the Working View Details

Keywords: by Avery Forman

22 Dec 2003
Research & Ideas

How to Build a Better Board

board members current, and the behaviors that lead to successful teamwork at the board level. HBS Working Knowledge's Martha Lagace recently talked with Lorsch about his findings. Martha Lagace: Tell us why... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

Program

Building a Legacy

professional network Extend your network by living and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries around the globe Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide... View Details

11 Jun 2018
Blog Post

Meet the 2018-2019 Blavatnik Fellows in Life Science Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship in the HBS Community There are a multitude of entrepreneurship programs and resources available to students and alumni in the HBS and Harvard Ecosystem. While attending HBS, students have... View Details

29 Jan 2015
Blog Post

Ask about the FIELD Immersion during your next interview

student’s ability to engage with a diverse group of people and apply the knowledge he/she gained from those conversations to solve a problem or dilemma. Delving into the customer interaction experience provides insight into a student’s... View Details

01 May 2024
What Do You Think?

Have You Had Enough?

(Illustration created using image generated by Midjourney, an artificial intelligence tool.) Last month, I posted a column in HBS Working Knowledge titled, “What’s Enough to... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

22 Jan 2018
Blog Post

"Luxury, Technology, Integration"

from. Prior to school, I dreamed of being more involved in this area while working as a consultant for BCG in Colombia. In the past two years, I have built more knowledge through another internship at Cole... View Details

Keywords: Consumer Products / Retail

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