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- 23 Oct 2019
- News
Exploring Big Issues at the Intersection of Business and Society
For example, in “Reimagining Capitalism,” Rebecca Henderson, the John and Natty McArthur University Professor, examined how the private sector might play a major role in driving the systemic change needed to address big problems like... View Details
Keywords: Educational Innovation
- 01 Jun 2010
- News
MBAs on a Mission
and the participating organization. Approximately one-third of program alumni are now permanent hires of the organization, one-third are at a similar organization, and one-third have gone on to pursue a position in the private sector. “My... View Details
- 15 Jun 2020
- News
Alumni and Faculty Books for June 2020
principles and impartial rules derived from the Constitution. In reality, it has become a private industry dominated by a textbook duopoly—the Democrats and the Republicans—and plagued by unhealthy competition. Tragically, it has become... View Details
- 01 Mar 2013
- News
A Healthy Profit
Gita's medical history and her symptoms suggest a heart problem, MeraDoctor ultimately recommends that she get an echocardiogram (for which she has to pay at a private facility because the government one is too crowded). The test reveals... View Details
- 01 Dec 2017
- News
The Power of Cultural Understanding
Majid Jafar (MBA 2004) Majid Jafar (MBA 2004) sees the global influence of HBS as a key to creating change in the world, a view that is informed by his experiences growing up in the United Arab Emirates, his time at HBS, and his current... View Details
- 01 Mar 2012
- News
Cracks in the Foundation
authors, HBS professors Michael Porter and Jan Rivkin, found reason for hope, arguing that continued erosion of US competitiveness is not inevitable. While there's much that government can and should do, they strongly believe that the View Details
- 01 Dec 2003
- News
An Authentic Leader
professional and private lives. And he served as an example. “One of the things I’m proudest of is that I coached youth soccer for thirteen years,” says George, who recalls that he often left meetings at 5:00 or 5:30 p.m. to be on time to... View Details
- 01 Dec 2020
- News
Karmic Kickstart
democracy in 2008. We had contacts throughout Southeast Asia thanks to past volunteer work; eventually we were fortunate enough to connect with Tenzing Yonten, an incredible Bhutanese with degrees from Berkeley and Yale, who was ready to launch Royal Thimphu College,... View Details
- 01 Jun 2015
- News
The Military and the MBA: Gene Markowski (MBA 1973)
business or the military Gene Markowski Unlearning some of the lessons of the military Unlearning some of the lessons of the military Lance Batchelor Similarities between submarines, the classroom, and the boardroom Similarities between submarines, the classroom, and... View Details
- 07 Sep 2021
- News
Summer Fellowship Recipient is a Changemaker in Tanzania
reach all of the 50 million patients who use the government primary care system in Tanzania. He also sees opportunity in other countries in the region such as Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria, as well as in working with private health care... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 18 Jan 2017
- News
HBS Gains New Insight Into Africa
Building Cities, spent two weeks in Ethiopia and Tanzania exploring ways the private sector could help finance and operate public infrastructure to achieve better outcomes. In August 2016, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of... View Details
- 01 Dec 2000
- News
In War-Torn Liberia, Student Gains a Wealth of Experience
business experience in the private sector. "Some people may not think there are many connections between business and nonprofits, but there are," she states. "Understanding and having credibility in both fields will be a tremendous asset.... View Details
- 01 Oct 1998
- News
Andresen Becomes First European and First Exec. Ed. Graduate to Endow HBS Professorship
promoting management education in Germany. He was instrumental in founding the University of Koblenz/Vallendar for Executive Management - the first such private institution in Germany - and coauthored various business texts, including... View Details
- 30 Sep 2015
- News
Looking to Rwanda’s Future
advisor at the private equity firm TA Associates. “They asked, ‘What do we need to do today to help us attract international investors in the future?’ They were considering investments in infrastructure, resources, and education that... View Details
- 01 Dec 2008
- News
Alumni Books
investment bank in the world. Ellis, a strategy consultant to Goldman Sachs for over thirty years, explains how it rose to leadership in the United States and abroad, made many partners great fortunes, and became a leader in IPOs, M&A, bond dealing, stockbrokerage,... View Details
- 01 Jun 2007
- News
Fixing America’s Leadership Deficit
shape, observed HBS professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter. “We’ve had 25 years of right-wing ideology saying that the only way to get elected is to run against government. Isn’t that ridiculous? There has not been sufficient value put on serving the public interest.” Focusing... View Details
Keywords: Government
- 01 Apr 2002
- News
Pamela Thomas Graham on September 11
was a private plane that had gone off course,” Thomas-Graham says. “In a very calm but determined way, he kept repeating that it didn’t seem like an accident, especially given the clear skies that morning.” Since then, she says, people... View Details
Keywords: terrorism; leadership; television; news; stock market; decision making; Information; Information; Information
- 01 Jun 2013
- News
Five Bright Ideas
licensed, and private schools, SABIS grosses around $50 million annually. "We focus on math and English, which are gateways to other subjects, and on 'soft skills' that enable students to reengineer their knowledge to meet unforeseen... View Details
- 01 Dec 2014
- News
Case Study: Growing the Family Business
center the company remodeled, is expected to cost about $200,000 to break even.) The sector is not of interest to venture capital or many angels. The company is too small for private equity. There is not enough of a track record of cash... View Details
- 01 Oct 2001
- News
¡Vamos al Cine!
Fastlicht (MBA '93), Heyman launched his first theater in 1995. Today, with 317 screens, privately held Cinemex averages 90,000 viewers per screen, one of the highest levels in the Americas. Heyman, who is director general of Grupo... View Details