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- 04 Nov 2015
- What Do You Think?
Why Does Gender Diversity Improve Financial Performance?
Does Gender Diversity in Management Enhance Performance? Why? A variety of explanations for the positive correlation between gender diversity and better business performance... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- Article
Diversity Thresholds: How Social Norms, Visibility, and Scrutiny Relate to Group Composition
By: Edward H. Chang, Katherine L. Milkman, Dolly Chugh and Modupe Akinola
Across a field study and four experiments, we examine how social norms and scrutiny affect decisions about adding members of underrepresented populations (e.g., women, racial minorities) to groups. When groups are scrutinized, we theorize that decision makers strive to... View Details
Keywords: Social Norms; Impression Management; Groups and Teams; Governing and Advisory Boards; Diversity; Gender; Decision Making
Chang, Edward H., Katherine L. Milkman, Dolly Chugh, and Modupe Akinola. "Diversity Thresholds: How Social Norms, Visibility, and Scrutiny Relate to Group Composition." Academy of Management Journal 62, no. 1 (February 2019): 144–171.
- 01 Feb 2022
- Cold Call Podcast
Making Diverse Leadership a Priority at Whittier College
Keywords: Re: Debora L. Spar
- 2022
- Working Paper
Racial Diversity in Private Capital Fundraising
By: Johan Cassel, Josh Lerner and Emmanuel Yimfor
Black- and Hispanic-owned funds control a very modest share of assets in the private capital
industry. We find that the sensitivity of follow-on fundraising to fund performance
is greater for minority-owned groups, particularly for underperforming groups. We... View Details
Keywords: Buyouts; Capital Formation; Minorities; Venture Capital; Minority-owned Businesses; Race; Diversity; Investment Funds; Financial Services Industry
Cassel, Johan, Josh Lerner, and Emmanuel Yimfor. "Racial Diversity in Private Capital Fundraising." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 23-020, September 2022.
- 02 Mar 2023
- Video
Perspectives from Capital Creators: Capital Allocators Driving Inclusion
- 02 Feb 2023
- News
7 Small Ways to Be a More Inclusive Colleague
- 15 Nov 2019
- News
Diversity as a Driver of Performance
2006. The appointment made him one of only seven African American leaders at the helm of S&P 500 companies. In an interview with Black Enterprise, Zeitlin talks about how diversity and View Details
Keywords: Retail Trade
- 1 Oct 2007
- Keynote Speech
Racial Diversity and Team Learning Environment: Effects on Team Performance
By: R. Ely
- November 2003
- Article
Fostering Group Identification and Creativity in Diverse Groups: The Role of Individuation and Self-verification.
By: William B. Swann Jr., Virginia S. Y. Kwan, Jeffrey T. Polzer and Laurie P. Milton
Swann, William B., Jr., Virginia S. Y. Kwan, Jeffrey T. Polzer, and Laurie P. Milton. "Fostering Group Identification and Creativity in Diverse Groups: The Role of Individuation and Self-verification." Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin 29, no. 11 (November 2003): 1396–1406.
- August 1997 (Revised March 1998)
- Case
Unilever's Butter-Beater: Innovation for Global Diversity
By: Clayton M. Christensen and Jorg Zobel
Unilever, one of the world's largest food product manufacturers, has achieved impressive growth in Europe, primarily by acquiring local food companies. Initially Unilever allowed each acquired company to manage its own product development in a way that was tailored to... View Details
Keywords: Growth Management; Brands and Branding; Product Development; Mergers and Acquisitions; Local Range; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Marketing Strategy; Multinational Firms and Management; Innovation and Management; Food; Conflict Management; Food and Beverage Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; Europe
Christensen, Clayton M., and Jorg Zobel. "Unilever's Butter-Beater: Innovation for Global Diversity." Harvard Business School Case 698-017, August 1997. (Revised March 1998.)
- 18 Jul 2014
- News
Diversity in Business Winner: Abir Sen
- 28 Nov 2023
- News
Tommy Hilfiger’s Adaptive Clothing Line: Making Fashion Inclusive
- 20 Sep 2017
- News
Lessons from Yelp’s Empirical Approach to Diversity
- 01 Jun 2002
- News
Latin American Conference Highlights Region's Diversity
Hausmann on the Argentina: the need for confidence in the midst of crisis and tough economic policies. Photo: Thomas J. Fitzsimmons Business success stories. Aramburuzabala of Grupo Modelo and Grupo Televisa... View Details
- 30 Mar 2020
Diverse Perspectives Series: Women at HBS
Hear from members of the Women's Student Association as they reflect on their MBA experience and discuss the environment, resources, and support, for women at HBS. View Details
- 27 Aug 2019
Diverse Perspectives Information Session in Boston
This event will be co-hosted by HBS MBA Admissions, the African-American Student Union (AASU), the Latino Student Organization (LASO), and HBS Alumni Clubs. This event is designed for prospective students who want to learn more about life... View Details
- 04 Aug 2020
Diverse Perspectives Series: Women in Tech
Please join us for a panel discussion with HBS women making a difference in the Tech space. Learn about their experiences and how HBS has played a role their journeys. View Details
- 28 Oct 2024
Take30: Diverse Alumni in Investment Management
Take 30 minutes out of your day to learn about one alum’s journey post-HBS and the difference they are making in the world. Our feature for this episode is Kristov George (MBA 2023), Equity Research Analyst at MFS Investment Management.... View Details
- 22 Aug 2019
- News
CEOs Say Their Aim Is Inclusive Prosperity. Do They Mean It?
- 2022
- Conference Presentation
Organizational Competition: A Catalyst for Workplace Diversity and Desires for Uniqueness
By: Samantha N. Smith, Edward H. Chang, Erika L. Kirgios and Katherine L. Milkman
Competition is prevalent in organizations. For example, people often compete against their colleagues for status and recognition in the workplace or for opportunities for advancement. Workers also compete against others to get hired into organizations in the first... View Details
Smith, Samantha N., Edward H. Chang, Erika L. Kirgios, and Katherine L. Milkman. "Organizational Competition: A Catalyst for Workplace Diversity and Desires for Uniqueness." In The Consequences of Competition in Organizations. Paper presented at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Joint Symposium, Seattle, WA, USA, 2022.