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- 17 Dec 2015
- News
Addressing Gender Equity In Business And Society
families, their companies, and their communities.” HBS research on gender has indeed upended conventional wisdom. A recent study by Kathleen McGinn, Cahners-Rabb Professor of Business Administration, links working mothers to high levels... View Details
- 01 Jun 2015
- News
The End of Cows?
today: It may have unpredictable economic outcomes, but that shouldn’t mean we reject innovation. “We need to be aware from a public policy perspective what all the ramifications are going to be for the economy,” he says, “but at a basic View Details
- 12 Sep 2005
- Research & Ideas
The Broadband Explosion: Thinking About a Truly Interactive World
called "The Computer as a Communication Device." These guys imagined human capabilities moving to a new level when real-time interactivity was realized. They expected an acceleration of our abilities to innovate and work... View Details
- 28 Feb 2012
- First Look
First Look: Feb. 28
In contrast, we find no increase in crimes against men or gender-neutral crimes. We also examine the effectiveness of alternative forms of political representation: large-scale membership of women in local councils affects crime against them more than their presence in... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
E. G. Higdon
Higdon’s career with Maytag spanned 40 years. During his CEO tenure, he orchestrated Maytag’s initial line expansion efforts – moving beyond washers and dryers to other major household appliances. In the process, he achieved record level... View Details
Keywords: Fabricated Goods
- 02 Dec 2014
- Blog Post
Building a Consumer-Centric Strategy: Highlights from the Marketing & CPG Club’s Conference
for female athletes around the world. Students learned how marketers are dealing with shrinking budgets and measuring the ROI of their marketing mix on the panel “A Marketer’s Reality: Building Brands on a Budget” and how to resonate on an emotional View Details
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HBS Show | MBA
always dreamed to be! All levels welcome and no previous experience required. Performing opportunities range from song, comedy, dance, and orchestra. If you'd rather be behind the scenes, no problem! Think you're funny? Join the writing... View Details
- Web
Negotiation and Diplomacy - Course Catalog
effective negotiation and diplomacy. How are negotiation and diplomacy conducted at the highest levels both at and away from the conference table? How can leaders use negotiations and the combination of diplomacy and other sources of... View Details
- 22 Jun 2021
- News
Looking at Losses in Gender Equity in Post-COVID Canada
will require support for women at every level of the labor force. “We really are at a turning point for the global economy,” Collenette adds. “Post-pandemic, either we fashion a world where women take their rightful place in every seat at... View Details
- 12 Jan 2021
- News
Keeping the Coast Clear
life experience prior to landing at Save the Bay has been informed by interacting with lots of different people in different disciplines and different sectors and figuring out how to connect with them on a level where we can find common... View Details
- 25 Jun 2018
- News
Incubating Ideas for the ‘Water Economy’
Australia, Singapore, Israel––that have faced water crises and water needs at a more acute level sooner than some areas of America. “There was previously no easy path to market for innovation in the water industry. It was very hard to... View Details
- 17 Dec 2015
- News
Design Thinking: Hands-On Learning At The Harvard Innovation Lab
original Design Thinking and Innovation course in fall 2012 attracted some 200 applicants from across the University for the elective’s 50 seats. The course has now expanded to three sections. Buoyed by the increasing interest in the topic, Datar developed the... View Details
- 01 Sep 2003
- News
Lessons from Everest
behavioral-decision theory, group dynamics, and complex systems. “The problems that occurred at each of these levels were mutually reinforcing,” Roberto said. Key contributors to the disaster may have been overconfidence based on recent... View Details
- April 2025
- Case
Thrivent: From Insurance Agents to Financial Advisors
By: Hubert Joly, Leonard A. Schlesinger and Tom Quinn
Thrivent, a midwestern financial services company with a centuries-long history rooted in Lutheranism, had reached $10 billion in revenue mostly by selling life insurance. In the 2020s, however, CEO Terry Rasmussen began a transformation process centered around the... View Details
Keywords: Change Management; Transformation; Talent and Talent Management; Customer Focus and Relationships; Customer Value and Value Chain; Forecasting and Prediction; Employee Relationship Management; Retention; Selection and Staffing; Job Design and Levels; Human Capital; Leading Change; Mission and Purpose; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Culture; Insurance Industry; Financial Services Industry; United States; Minneapolis
- 24 Jul 2020
- News
Reimagining Chicago’s Schools
the students at the top are still being challenged and those who aren’t yet at grade level are getting the support that they need,” says Zaikos. “We put the right data in front of the right people and gave them the skills to look at it... View Details
- 01 Feb 2000
- News
HBS Alumni Association Board of Directors: President's Report
HBS Working Knowledge Web site (www.hbsworking knowledge.hbs.edu). In particular, it recommended adopting an aggressive strategy for promoting the site. Ideally, the committee would like to see more hands-on computer training for alumni, perhaps at the club View Details
Keywords: Edmund A. Hajim (MBA '64)
- 01 Mar 2016
- News
Ink
March 2016 We can achieve presence when we need it, Cuddy argues, through a combination of body postures, behavior, and mindset, which activate chemical changes in the body. Expansive “power poses” can cause testosterone levels to rise... View Details
- 29 Jun 2009
- Sharpening Your Skills
Sharpening Your Skills: Leading Change
automatically must be delegated to the damage control specialists. Plans and actions should always focus on others' hearts as much or more than their minds. If you are at a middle or low level in an organization and see how a crisis can... View Details
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Stephanie Tilenius
considering HBS, Alex Brown made an offer that was difficult to refuse: a high level position in Japan. “I talked to my father, who was an entrepreneur himself, and told him I wanted to build things. What should I do? My father said,... View Details
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Sekou Calliste
at every level – operations, management, corporate culture." Pioneer of the Caribbean Sekou is already exercising new leadership skills in his role as co-president of the Caribbean Business Club. "We're reviving our presence on... View Details