Communication Barriers - Publications - Faculty & Research

20 Nov 2015
News

Room to Grow

inspired by the work of Food Solutions New England, an organized network of agricultural experts, farmers, academics, concerned citizens, and regional grassroots organizations working to overcome barriers to increased local food... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

10 Apr 2006
Research & Ideas

Lessons from the Browser Wars

simplified access to the online world, transforming the Internet from a communications vehicle for academics into a mass consumer phenomenon. At the same time, the growing usefulness of the Internet drove sales of personal computers off... View Details

Keywords: by Sara Grant; Computer; Consumer Products; Technology

29 Sep 2015
First Look

September 29, 2015

Firm-Level Analysis By: Alfaro, Laura, Pol Antràs, Davin Chor, and Paola Conconi Abstract—In recent decades, technological progress in information and communication technology and falling trade barriers have... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

02 Dec 2016
News

The Story Behind the Stories

in news, still, and my friend at CBS had a fixer, who she recommended for me to work with on the ground in Afghanistan. I just bought a ticket and went. White: What was that first experience in Afghanistan? And how did you go about breaking down any of those View Details

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Jewish American Heritage Month | Baker Library

today and into the future. Collection activities focus on the career and professional development needs of our MBA students and alumni, as well as on access to business content to the Harvard University community at large. The Harvard... View Details

05 Oct 2017
Blog Post

Working as a Software Engineer in Industrial Technology

studies, things wrong with the world, you name it. That night we talked about what we’d each do in our career if there weren't any barriers (perceived or real). For me it was working in an area such as space technology and helping push... View Details

Keywords: Technology

01 Sep 2014
News

Case Study: Declawing the Competition

excellent customer service. However, we know this is a race that others can compete in, too, and that—with enough investment—our differentiators are replicable. What fundamental changes can we make to this market dynamic and/or our business model to erect sustainable... View Details

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Global Entrepreneurship - Course Catalog

hindered or helped by the responsiveness of government regulators like central banks. Similarly, in some countries, the financial sector is dominated by large family-owned banks that can become a barrier to market access. Many emerging... View Details

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Bringing a Taste of Japan to the World - Global Activities 2020

opportunities for me in terms of learning and contacts in Boston,” he shares. Sasago also found support in Boston’s Japanese business community and from fellow ramen enthusiast Masato Nakamura (MBA 2020), who became his business partner.... View Details

20 Nov 2018
First Look

New Research and Ideas, November 20, 2018

organizations, which often use capitated payments, and bundled payments. Nearly half (46%) of respondents say value-based contracts significantly improve the quality of care, and another 42% say value-based contracts significantly lower the cost of care. The survey... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

06 Aug 2021
Blog Post

Socioeconomic Inclusion at HBS: Alexis Jackson (MBA 2021)

(RC) year and decided to run for AASU co-president. “Being a part of Black groups has always been a part of my identity,” said Jackson. “I knew early on that I wanted to be AASU co-president because I believe in Black excellence and the power of the View Details

11 Jan 2024
Blog Post

My Summer of Joy with the National Parks Service

a medical device engineer working on products for Operating Rooms and Intensive Care Units. I came to school passionate about access and equity in health care, and curious about systemic barriers to resources that allow View Details

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Year in Review | Annual Report 2024

Health HQ is a tool built by the trans community that addresses clinicians’ barriers around learning and advocacy. Team: Ivan Hsiao, MPH 2024. 2024 Crowd Favorite, Social Enterprise Track: SeaCycle.... View Details

13 Apr 2021
Blog Post

2021 48th Annual H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference Honors Black Women Leaders

Flanking the Saturday conference keynote were two days of special programming; the second Black New Venture Competition (BNVC) and Black Tech Masters Series. Founded by MBA Class of 2020’s Tyler Simpson and Kim Foster, the initiative aims to open up the resources of... View Details

07 Sep 2021
News

Increasing Access and Expanding Opportunity

impact in business and society. This effort is amplified by HBS’s Racial Equity Plan, which calls for the School to attract additional Black talent to all parts of the community and that has, in turn, inspired new efforts by the MBA... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

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Staff Directory | Baker Library

language, and she enjoys working with others and keeping communication easy and clear. Outside of work, she is family-oriented and enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones. Michelle O'Day Systems Support Specialist Administration... View Details

23 May 2000
Research & Ideas

Minding the Muse: The Impact of Downsizing on Corporate Creativity

challenging assignments, adequate resources, supportive work groups, management that places a premium on creativity, and project leaders who understand the creative process and have strong communications skills. At the other end of the... View Details

Keywords: by Peter K. Jacobs

09 Aug 2011
First Look

First Look: August 9

clients. We stated that even honest auditors were incapable of independence within the current regulatory framework. We document the failure to make sufficient changes to our institutions, highlight the barriers to needed changes, and... View Details