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- 14 Jul 2008
- Research & Ideas
HBS Cases: Reforming New Orleans Schools After Katrina
Matt should do. Most of them were deeply disturbed by the data presented earlier in the course showing how poorly our urban public schools were performing, and by the time we discussed this case, they were motivated to come to class and... View Details
- 06 Mar 2019
- News
Making Sabbaticals Mainstream
one an overland trip across four African countries that culminated in volunteer work at a university in Mauritius. These were two totally different experiences, but with the same impact: They gave DiDonna some real separation from his work, and reminded him what it was... View Details
- 09 Jul 2018
- Research & Ideas
Overcoming the Challenges of Selling Brand New Technology (Hey, Need a 3-D Printer?)
properly beat the path that will lead them to its door, and all the mousetraps inside. Related Reading: The Strategic Way To Hire a Sales Team Money and Quotas Motivate the Sales Force Best It Matters That Your CEO Doesn't Know Much About... View Details
- 31 May 2016
- HBS Case
Who Owns Space?
some of the costs and labor of low-orbit efforts so it could once again afford to dream big. Enter Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin. “We often think of business as motivated by quarterly earnings and short-term thinking,” Weinzierl says. “And... View Details
- 15 Oct 2013
- First Look
First Look: October 15
economic reasons. The conventional wisdom is that politically motivated aid is less effective in promoting developmental objectives. We examine the ex-post performance ratings of World Bank projects and generally find that projects that... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 25 Jun 2013
- First Look
First Look: June 25
accountability and span of control to motivate different levels of innovation and entrepreneurial behavior. Six propositions are derived inductively about when, why, and how managers make these choices. Download working paper:... View Details
Keywords: Anna Secino
- 02 Oct 2013
- What Do You Think?
Is Leadership an Increasingly Difficult Balancing Act?
management of tensions caused by the simultaneous need for such things as short-term and long-term performance, the exploitation of existing ideas and the search for new ones, and the staffing and motivation of leadership teams with... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 24 Aug 2009
- Research & Ideas
SuperCorp: Values as Guidance System
everywhere." Talent magnets and motivation machines. Talented people with many options are increasingly attracted to companies and stay there because of compatible values. Banco Real became one of Brazil's most desirable employers... View Details
Keywords: by Rosabeth Moss Kanter
- 13 Feb 2007
- First Look
First Look: February 13, 2007
collection advances make sure such testing is possible. We motivate further research, develop our model's strategic implications, and discuss how managers might create and respond to breakthroughs. Wandering Minds: The Default Network and... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 28 Feb 2005
- Research & Ideas
How to Harness Auction Fever
motivated not only by the desire to make a profit and to sustain viability and profitability, but also by the desire to beat their rival. Indeed, the language with which competitors are often described or referred to internally suggests... View Details
- 05 Aug 2021
- Blog Post
Closing the Education Gap with Kei Takatsuka (MBA 2022)
human capital from the country. “One problem we are facing is super practical and that is navigating the Visa issues to make the model sustainable,” Takatsuka said. “The second problem we want to solve for is how to motivate our placement... View Details
- 16 Sep 2022
- Blog Post
Climate Stories Episode #9: Shelly Xu (MBA 2021) Reducing Waste Through Beautiful Design
will teach, inspire, and motivate our readers to create their own positive stories - ones which prioritize the human side of climate change. About the Author Jacqueline Adams (MBA 1978) has spent her career as a journalist, author, and... View Details
- 28 May 2019
- News
INK: Maker’s Manual
leaders to support social causes and institutions, using traditional and new approaches for effecting positive change. ... “What motivates today’s alumni to take action on a particular social issue? For some it is deeply personal, an... View Details
Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint
- 12 Jun 2006
- Research & Ideas
The Promise of Channel Stewardship
but an insufficient grasp of the details, and CMOs (chief marketing officers) often view go-to-market decisions as being tactical. What passes for channel strategy often rests with sales divisions, but their primary motivation is to sell... View Details
- 01 Apr 2014
- First Look
First Look: April 1
been more desirable, as a policy matter, but is now a missed opportunity. Using this experience on staggered boards as a motivating case study, the article then examines a policy choice regarding Section 203 of the Delaware corporate... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 19 Dec 2005
- Research & Ideas
Public Education Goes to School
unique challenges that make them more difficult to lead and manage than virtually any other enterprise in our country. This was a primary motivation for focusing the work of PELP on leadership and management challenges in large urban... View Details
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Management Fall 2025 Q1Q2 3.0 Ashley Whillans Getting Things Done: Motivating Yourself and Others Negotiation, Organizations & Markets Fall 2025 Q1Q2 3.0 Russell J Wilcox Launch Lab/Capstone 1 Entrepreneurial Management January 2026 J 3.0... View Details
- 01 Mar 2013
- News
Opening the Door
children. Second, I believed it was essential to actively recruit and help tenure other bright, motivated women scholars and teachers for the HBS faculty. Where did you find the inner resources to persevere in an era when there were so... View Details
- 12 Oct 1999
- Research & Ideas
A Perfect Fit: Aligning Organization & Strategy
when they report their findings. Our research shows that their assessment of the organization is valid and insightful. Senior executives have observed that having employees provide the feedback motivated them and their top team more than... View Details
Keywords: by Judith A. Ross
- 02 Oct 2000
- What Do You Think?
What Lies Beyond NAFTA?
in predominantly rural societies, increased income sets in motion forces that "restore the previous level of deprivation," thus thwarting individual motivation and the likelihood of emergence from conditions of mass poverty.... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett