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19 Feb 2019
Blog Post

The First Five Years: '30 Under 30' Edition

great day!” What does this honor mean to you, personally and also professionally? Pradhan: “This really is a team award. On the personal side, it is an award that belongs to my wife, my parents, and my broader friends and family, who... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

05 Jul 2004
What Do You Think?

Work-Life: Is Productivity in the Balance?

suggests the questions of the month. He writes: "... Natural resources and geopolitical advantages played no small role in the American rise to power, but the bulk of the credit belongs to the American work ethic and entrepreneurial... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

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Fostering Candor in Teams and Organizations - Recruiting

Insights & Advice 07 Jul 2023 Fostering Candor in Teams and Organizations Becca Carnahan Author HBS Team tag All Industries All Locations Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Recruiting Advice Recruiting Strategies Candidates consider many... View Details

01 Jan 2006
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Philip L. Yeo, MBA 1976

semiconductors and disk drives in the 1990s. But for a city-state without natural resources, the new millennium belongs to a knowledge-based economy, and the Biopolis, which opened in 2003, is at the center of that. "In late 1989, I... View Details

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Alumni Forums - Alumni

meeting for about three to four hours monthly and holding an annual one- or two-day retreat. Each forum sets its own costs, for example, for shared meals or retreat facilitator fees. Forum members must belong to a SIG or local alumni... View Details

08 Mar 2019
Blog Post

Reclaiming Feminism: A Celebration of International Women’s Day

even if I’d had sons, I’d feel just as strongly about the need for gender equity, at work and at home, as I do today. Sho Shafeiei (MBA '19), Co-President of the LGBTSA To say I belong to a marginalized group, would be an understatement. ... View Details

21 Mar 2016
Blog Post

MBA/MPA-ID: The Intersection of Policy and Business

should do more on how businesses can execute on policy, only to remind ourselves that this is why the joint degree exists. I am privileged to belong to a truly unique cohort, nurturing leaders that are able to tackle challenges at the... View Details

12 Feb 2016
News

Creating Common Ground in Communities of Conflict

I felt there my first sense of being an entrepreneur.” Mendhro left Microsoft for HBS in 2006, but struggled with the adjustment while facing an acute health issue, which led her to take a break to return to Pakistan. “HBS was a dream. I gave up a lot to be there. But... View Details

Keywords: Jill Radsken

02 Mar 2016
What Do You Think?

Is Apple’s Real Privacy Challenge Technology Innovation Itself?

serves the good of society, but if it’s used as a tool to deny the FBI its right to obtain access to critical information, it’s ridiculous.” Taking a more pragmatic tack, Mark observed “this phone was issued to the guy--and therefore View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Technology

24 Jul 2012
First Look

First Look: July 24

information, and when suppliers belong to more profitable industries. Moreover, we find evidence that these three factors also influence the comprehensiveness of the information suppliers share and their willingness to share the... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Rewiring the Workplace: Behavioral Economics and the Future of Inclusive Organizations - Blog: RGE Report

belong to dominant groups (white, male, heterosexual, etc.) . If an organization can steer managers, employees, and even senior leaders toward active choices, this makes it hard for defaults to determine decisions and more likely that... View Details

12 Oct 1999
Research & Ideas

Spirit at Work: The Search for Deeper Meaning in the Workplace

truth, and who inspires a sense of belonging in others." The result of such initiatives, say some experts, can be a happier, more productive cadre of employees — and, with that, a healthier bottom line. But beyond the potential for... View Details

Keywords: by Marguerite Rigoglioso

30 Sep 2015
Research & Ideas

Political Polarization: Why We All Just Can't Get Along

arena. Counter to previous studies, his team’s results indicated that a particular group that participants belonged to was less important than how trustworthy they thought the other group was. “Our biggest headline finding is that it... View Details

Keywords: by Roberta Holland; Banking; Financial Services

29 Aug 2011
Research & Ideas

Decoding Insider Information and Other Secrets of Old School Chums

An old adage says that it's not what you know, it's whom you know. But outsiders can take heart: even for those who don't belong to a high-power social network, there's power in simply keeping track of who went to school with whom.... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Financial Services

12 Jun 2012
First Look

First Look: June 12

choice, and consumers fight back by rooting out and disseminating pricing policies that seem unfair. The problem is that companies generally think of value as a pie that is rightfully theirs. But value is not fixed, and it neither originates with nor View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

20 Mar 2025
Blog Post

IFC India 2025: Illuminating India’s Solar Future: Reflections on Tata Solar Manufacturing Plant Visit

equitable and sustainable solutions for the future. The company’s emphasis on employee loyalty and organizational culture was evident during our visit. Leadership’s commitment to honoring employees fosters a sense of belonging and... View Details

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Building a Culture of Awareness and Accountability in your Organization - Recruiting

Insights & Advice 14 Jul 2023 Building a Culture of Awareness and Accountability in your Organization Becca Carnahan Author HBS Team tag All Industries All Locations Alumni Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Recruiting Strategies Student &... View Details

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Disability Pride Month | Baker Library

Disability Pride Month Explore Baker Library resources with a connection to disability and business. Want to stay up-to-date on relevant topics? Consider subscribing to our monthly Inclusion & Belonging Newsletter . Quick Research... View Details

08 Apr 2021
News

Real Talk

to be created across the racial divide was incredible.” But every story has a teller and a listener, and both are crucial to be effective. “It’s not just me telling you my story,” says Henderson. “It’s also me taking time to listen to yours, ask you questions, and show... View Details

06 Mar 2007
First Look

First Look: March 6, 2007

growth without undermining the progress achieved in reducing inequality and poverty. Can the Brazilian government reverse inequality and grow at the same time? What development strategy should Lula follow in his second term? Does Brazil View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

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