HBS Working Knowledge - Publications - Faculty & Research

17 Apr 2019
Blog Post

Coming Home to HBS

My son Francesco was 3 months old when I started at HBS in August 2014. In the winter break of my EC year, my little daughter Giulia Maria was born. Francesco was 2 and a half and Giulia Maria was 8 months old when I started my job at... View Details

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Recent Insights from HBS Podcasts

electric vehicle production? In this episode of Managing the Future of Work, hosted by HBS professor Joe Fuller, Volvo's chief people officer Hanna Fager explains how the company revamped jobs throughout the organization. How to Manage:... View Details

February 2004 (Revised March 2006)
Case

Pratt & Whitney: Engineering Standard Work

By: H. Kent Bowen and Courtney Purrington

As the engineering of state-of-the-art jet engines becomes more and more complex, Pratt & Whitney leaders face major competitive problems. Product development projects are not meeting the cost, quality, and lead-time targets. The leadership develops a design,... View Details

Keywords: Design; Engineering; Cost; Knowledge Management; Time Management; Product Launch; Standards; Product Development; Problems and Challenges; Quality; Creativity; Competitive Strategy; Manufacturing Industry

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07 Mar 2016
Blog Post

Living Off Campus at HBS

being walking distance to restaurants, convenience stores, and public transportation. I also decided to live with my partner while at HBS and he works downtown. This decision allowed us both to have... View Details

01 Mar 2007
News

The Joy of Work

people’s “realtime” experiences as they worked on creative projects. What were you looking for, specifically? We wanted to get inside the hearts and minds of knowledge workers to better understand the... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services; Management of Companies and Enterprises; Management

07 Sep 2010
News

Jobs 2.0: Nice Work If You Can Get It

21 Jun 2018
Blog Post

Living in a Dorm at HBS

Living in dormitories isn’t just for undergrads anymore—many HBS students opt to live in them during their two years at business school. There are many advantages to this living setup, including that they come fully furnished, are cleaned... View Details

01 Dec 2003
News

Celebrating HBS

HBS and the role of the campaign in helping further the work of the School. A highlight of the evening was a multimedia presentation, narrated by Professor Nancy F. Koehn, that looks at the leadership impact... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

13 Dec 2018
Video

What Research Associates Do at HBS

14 Jul 2016
Blog Post

Dating at HBS

The business school experience is different for everyone. Some students come to HBS with partners, some bring their families, and some are in long distance relationships—while others are single and interested in exploring the dating scene... View Details

8 AM – 5 PM EDT, 22 Sep 2016

The HBS What's Next Workshop

While coming back to HBS to reminisce, what about a day to reflect on whats next for you? Led by Professor Tim Butler and facilitated by a team of experienced HBS career coaches, the day-long MBA Alumni "What's Next Workshop" program is based on Career &... View Details

24 Nov 2015
News

HBS Announces Peek Weekend 2016

8 AM – 5 PM PDT, 19 Mar 2019
Career Events

HBS Career Reboot Camp in San Francisco

Career Reboot Camp is coming to San Francisco! Led by Professor Tim Butler and facilitated by HBS career coaches, participants will work through exercises to reflect on their key career interests, what's important to them in work and life, and create a plan to move... View Details

8 AM – 5 PM EDT, 26 Oct 2018
Career Events

HBS Career Reboot Camp in New York

Career Reboot Camp is coming to New York! Led by Professor Tim Butler and facilitated by HBS career coaches, participants will work through exercises to reflect on their key career interests, what's important to them in work and life, and create a plan to move forward... View Details

14 May 2012
News

It Gets Better at HBS

20 Jun 2016
Blog Post

Exploring Cleantech at HBS

know basically everyone who shares your interests. Through the Energy and Environment Club, Business & Environment Initiative, and Energy Conference there are several ways to get involved while on campus. Find folks who have worked... View Details

November 2020
Teaching Note

Unilever's Response to the Future of Work

By: William R. Kerr and Bailey McAfee

Teaching Note for HBS Case No. 820-104. View Details

Keywords: Change Management; Human Capital; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Mission and Purpose; Organizational Structure; Transformation; Human Resources; Consumer Products Industry; Europe