Advice Giving - Publications - Faculty & Research

04 Sep 2019
Blog Post

A Guided Experience into the World of Entrepreneurship

process better.” Yet the possibilities for state-of-the-art enterprise B2B software utilizing SaaS business models inspired him to seek more. Going to HBS, with its start-up support system, would give Stan, “a guided experience into the... View Details

01 Jan 2004
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D. Ronald Daniel, MBA 1954

importance of teamwork and communications skills." ADVICE TO CURRENT STUDENTS "No matter what job you take when you graduate, your first months and first couple of years will mark you. You'll be creating a reputation for yourself. If you... View Details

30 Mar 2018
What Do You Think?

What Should Mark Zuckerberg Do?

announcement that it is investigating “how Facebook handles information about its users.” Given the pace of events, you have little time. What advice would you give him? What should Mark Zuckerberg do? What... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Web Services; Information Technology

24 Jun 2002
Research & Ideas

Four Keys of Enduring Success: How High Achievers Win

as family, leisure, community, or even time for yourself and your tennis game. The advice is too simple and logical, he complained, and there is a "wonderful stress" on perfection and having it all. In his talk, titled... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

01 Dec 2023
News

Alumni and Faculty Books and Podcasts

experiences founding companies such as Blue Apron, Rent the Runway, Gilt, and AdoreMe, asking what they discovered along the way and what they wish they had known beforehand. The authors showcase the founders in their own words and give... View Details

Keywords: podcasts

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Bryan Stromer

section mates who have a finance background versus those who have worked in the human resources space. This case taught me about the importance of looking at business decisions from a variety of different perspectives. If you could give... View Details

16 Dec 2020
Blog Post

My HBS Student Loan Story: Ina Foalea (MBA 2018)

and set an aggressive goal to repay the full balance within 4 years of graduating. I am on-track to reach that goal. Is there any advice you would like to share with prospective or current HBS students regarding loans or debt repayment?... View Details

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Jay Bhandari

problem solving? In every class, I inevitably hear a viewpoint I wouldn't have expected that shifts my own. While it's important to have conviction, I've come to believe the most effective leaders actively seek diverse opinions and are open to changing their mind. If... View Details

28 Feb 2022
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Making an Impact on the Media Industry with my MBA

year) and EC (second year) who share a passion for film or may be pursuing careers in the industry. Our annual conference will bring the greater Harvard community—students, faculty, and alumni—together with industry leaders on March 6th! What View Details

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Mireya Iglesias Ayala

self-awareness and appreciation of different perspectives is invaluable in my development as a manager and leader. If you could give one piece of advice to prospective students, what would it be? The best... View Details

11 Nov 2022
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Meet the HBS Armed Forces Alumni Association

chose to join AFAA leadership to give back to a community that has provided me a lot of assistance, friendship, and support. During my application to HBS, one of the AFAA leaders, Phillip Jones, was incredibly helpful. Last year, as a... View Details

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Lena Licht

or the problem being solved. Learning from my peers and hearing behind-the-scenes insights that could never be taught in a typical classroom gives me more tools to take with me as a future leader. If you could View Details

03 Oct 2007
Research & Ideas

Dealing with the ‘Irrational’ Negotiator

own self-interests, and any would-be negotiation genius needs to understand how to deal with these obstacles. Our advice is this: be very careful before labeling someone "irrational." Whenever our students or clients tell us... View Details

Keywords: by Deepak Malhotra & Max H. Bazerman

27 Mar 2017
Blog Post

Should Entrepreneurs Get an MBA?

from a minimum viable product. The Entrepreneurship Club members provided a knowing empathy in tough spots and solid advice that propelled us forward. It hasn’t ended with graduation: a close friend from HBS just helped revamp our... View Details

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Tom Adeyemi

classroom. If you could give one piece of advice to prospective students, what would it be? Have strong opinions but be open to them being challenged. The case method encourages you to make decisions with... View Details

13 Aug 2021
Research & Ideas

Managers, Here’s How to Bond with New Hires Remotely

better opportunities for career enhancement and mentorship, and higher overall job satisfaction ranging from nearly 3 to 5 percent. “The survey measures suggest that the virtual watercoolers may have facilitated information and advice... View Details

Keywords: by Lane Lambert

12 Oct 2017
News

Fighting Poverty One Neighborhood at a Time

take what they know and offer advice based on our expertise that will help them get the results they want to see.” A Calling to Serve Along with utilizing his experience and HBS education, Majors says his work at Purpose Built Communities... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg

06 Jan 2021
Blog Post

My HBS Student Loan Story: Gorick Ng (MBA 2018)

more manageable than I expected. I also took advantage of the Rock Center Loan Reduction Program, which has been really helpful. Is there any advice you would like to share with prospective or current HBS students regarding loans or debt... View Details

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Brandon Tieu

leadership, equipping us to lead with authenticity and adaptability. If you could give one piece of advice to prospective students, what would it be? I believe one's mental framework should be a balance... View Details

01 Jun 2022
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In My Humble Opinion: Home Base

technically Dowling’s responsibility, but there was a clear hunger for assistance. The day one of the firm’s superstars showed up in Dowling’s office unannounced, asking for advice now that he and his wife were expecting, Dowling realized... View Details

Keywords: April White

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