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Course History - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

HBS ISC Resources Resources Video Courses Data Events & Presentations Frameworks News Publications Courses Course History Course History In keeping with the mission of Harvard Business School—to educate leaders who make a difference in... View Details

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MBA Program - Alumni

Giving MBA Program Giving MBA Program Enhance Learning Ensure a transformational educational experience The MBA Program is the cornerstone of HBS’s educational offerings. Ongoing innovation in teaching and... View Details

19 Mar 2012
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HBS Cases: Overcoming the Stress of ‘Englishnization’

and older typically resist language mandates more than do 20-somethings, Neeley says the older workers at Rakuten also shared advantages: they often had more education and money to pay for additional private or small-group classes.... View Details

Keywords: by Kim Girard

07 Nov 2012
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HBS Cases: Sir Alex Ferguson--Managing Manchester United

sectors. It's such a fascinating field—I am not running out of ideas anytime soon. And I'm busy with the launch of a new executive education program, aptly called "Strategic Marketing in Entertainment, Media, and Sports" in early June... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Sports; Entertainment & Recreation

16 Jan 2006
Research & Ideas

Adam Smith, Behavioral Economist?

businesses, pay for large educational expenses, etc. Q: Why has it taken so long for the field of economics to incorporate Adam Smith's insights, and why are so many of the ideas Smith developed yet to be pursued for academic research? A:... View Details

Keywords: by Ann Cullen

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Buy Now, Pay Later: Credit and the Market Economy: The Rise of Credit Reporting

HBS Quick Links MBA Executive Education Doctoral Programs Faculty and Research Alumni HBS Publishing Site Index HBS Home Contact Us Map/Directions Introduction Credit in Pre-Industrial Society Credit and the Market Economy: The Rise of... View Details

26 Jan 2024
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Career Advice from the Guests of the HBS Climate Rising Podcast

change in one industry might affect others. Continuous learning in this rapidly evolving space. Staying up to date on climate change news is an important way to get educated and find out about new industries and job openings. Look at... View Details

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A Tradition of Philanthropy - Alumni

mission to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. On behalf of all who benefit from the School’s work, we are grateful to the donors who believe in and help shape this institution. 1908 Harvard's Graduate School of Business... View Details

10 May 2019
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Advice for Mothers Pursuing an MBA

time. There are so many ways to make a positive difference in the world. The education you will have at HBS about inclusivity is to be treasured. This is what made my experience at HBS not only doable, but extraordinary, even though... View Details

02 Dec 2010
What Do You Think?

Making Right Choices: Art or Science?

work. We can trust some decisions to our educated mental "reflexes," as Gladwell suggests. Iyengar adds that, as individuals, we can relax our need for control over choice processes and make more and more choices automatically... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

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Charts & Statistics - Leadership

Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century Charts & Statistics Birthplace Education Gender & Ethnicity Tenure Birthplace of Leaders Foreigners Gain CEO Access After Mid-Century Pre-1950 Founder 73% Family Business 2% Other CEO... View Details

24 Nov 2003
Research & Ideas

Boards and Corporate Governance: A Balanced Scorecard Approach

director time and detract from other, more strategic, director roles. Also, as regulations mandate more outside directors, many of these directors lack the necessary knowledge about the industry and business, requiring education about and... View Details

Keywords: Re: Robert S. Kaplan & Krishna G. Palepu

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Richard P. Melnick | About

Richard P. Melnick Bio Rick joined HBS in 1992 and has been the Chief Financial Officer since 2003. He has overall responsibility for the School’s $1 billion operating budget that includes the MBA, Doctoral and Executive Education... View Details

01 Dec 2014
Research & Ideas

The Big Influence of Small Countries in the United Nations Secretariat

their high rankings for education and low rankings for corruption. "The mandate of the UN on staffing is supposed to rest on three things: competence, integrity, and the third being national representation," Werker says. Even... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

10 Apr 2023
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Leading the Way

Foundation, a nonprofit focused on improving educational opportunities and outcomes for underserved, predominantly Hispanic youth in Arizona. "As my mentor, Gary invested in me as a student and as a person," says Trejo, a Phoenix native,... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

August 2011 (Revised November 2012)
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Mary Griffin at Derby Foods

By: Anthony J. Mayo and Joshua D. Margolis

Mary Griffin, Vice President of Consumer Products, must provide feedback to one of her direct reports, Simon York. York is a strong performer, but he has displayed some poor interpersonal skills in the manner in which he interacts with his team and the production... View Details

Keywords: Outcome or Result; Training; Interpersonal Communication; Labor and Management Relations; Management Skills; Management Style; Management Teams; Managerial Roles

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Ellen Desmarais | About

its 600 employees worldwide. Ellen is responsible for the HBP Education market group, which serves over 3,800 academic and edtech programs globally, and has oversight of enterprise product, technology, finance, human resources, risk, and... View Details

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Buy Now, Pay Later: Credit in Pre-Industrial Society

HBS Quick Links MBA Executive Education Doctoral Programs Faculty and Research Alumni HBS Publishing Site Index HBS Home Contact Us Map/Directions Introduction Credit in Pre-Industrial Society Imagining Pre-Industrial Credit Credit and... View Details

01 Jan 2013
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André R. Jakurski, MBA 1973

fan, and historian, his expertise is both varied and deep. He and his wife, Maria, have raised five children, and their blended family brings them great joy. The pair has generously supported various organizations that provide direct services in Rio as well as View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

21 Jan 2022
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Tipping Point: Investing in the Women of Kenya’s Coffee Farms

to tip. She believes consumer education and trust, as well as frictionless tipping options, will drive those numbers higher. When Kahawa launched tipping capability for customers who purchase directly from the company website, in the... View Details

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