Cognition and Thinking - Publications - Faculty & Research

31 Jul 2017
HBS Case

It’s Hard to Fix the Family Business Without Offending the Family

be in place. There might not even be an org chart. You’re starting the process with a blank slate.” “It was a humbling experience,” adds Zhu. “The relationship that Mike and I developed with Tam provided some insight into the typical... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Food & Beverage

01 Dec 2023
News

Case Study: Staking a Claim

the partnership model. Between the three existing channels, how do you think the team should maximize their distribution energies? The Answers: The challenge with additional focus on paid search is severalfold: Terry may find that it... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint; Insurance Carriers and Related Activities; Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

10 Feb 2023
Research & Ideas

COVID-19 Lessons: Social Media Can Nudge More People to Get Vaccinated

Public health officials who took to social media to push people to get the COVID-19 vaccine may have wondered if they were screaming into a void. Over the course of the pandemic, health agencies around the world—ranging from the World Health Organization to the Center... View Details

Keywords: by Scott Van Voorhis; Health; Technology

01 Mar 2024
News

Counter Intelligence

healthy slant to it. And we sit here today with a brand that is primed to become a true global player. I think it’s now on us to double down. I have aspirations of Pret being the next Starbucks—or... View Details

Keywords: Amy Crawford

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Building From the Bottom Up - Managing the Future of Work

Research Research Building From the Bottom Up (pdf) Building From the Bottom Up (pdf) What business can do to strengthen the bottom line by investing in front-line workers By: Joseph B. Fuller & Manjari Raman America’s lowest earners are also its most essential... View Details

22 Dec 2020
Blog Post

The Forward Fellowship Convinced Me That I Belong at HBS

Hi, my name is Heather Jackson, and I am not supposed to be at Harvard Business School. No, I don’t mean I was an ‘admissions mistake’ (though every single admit, myself included, has thought this countless times). I mean, by every... View Details

07 May 2012
Research & Ideas

The Art of Haggling

"In the long run, reputations matter," Wheeler says. "And what we think of ourselves when we look in the mirror may matter even more. When parties can get beyond mere haggling and are able to... View Details

Keywords: by Katie Johnston

24 Nov 2015
Blog Post

What is an HBS MyTake?

BRIDGES. Why do you think MyTakes are an important part of HBS culture? Everyone at HBS talks about getting to know fellow students as one of the best parts of the experience, and I definitely echo that... View Details

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Women’s Leadership Summit - Alumni

made their learning real and accessible — connecting me to that knowledge and the living proof of the community on campus in real time.” — HBS Alumna (MBA 1982) “The sessions were all extremely relevant,... View Details

30 May 2023
Research & Ideas

Can AI Predict Whether Shoppers Would Pick Crest or Colgate?

working paper, and Israeli says the team has already received positive feedback from market researchers in the field who are beginning to explore the use to some of their methods. “There’s a really special type of skill that comes up when... View Details

Keywords: by Kristen Senz

28 Jun 2022
Book

The Moral Enterprise: How Two Companies Profit with Purpose

How can government and business work together in this fractious political moment, when finding solutions to pressing problems like inequality and climate change are more urgent than ever? Rebecca Henderson, Harvard University’s John and Natty McArthur University... View Details

Keywords: by Avery Forman

04 May 2020
Blog Post

6 Things You Should Know About the HBS/HKS Joint Degree

of the things they think you need to know about the HBS/HKS joint degree. It's a three year, integrated program Taniel: Coming to HBS/HKS was an easy choice when I learned that my experience would not be bifurcated. Instead, it truly is... View Details

03 Oct 2007
Research & Ideas

Dealing with the ‘Irrational’ Negotiator

she even deserved. But in failing to see how their decision would play out in the future, they created a situation in which Leslie felt undervalued, phony, and embarrassed. More generally, people will sometimes reject your offer because... View Details

Keywords: by Deepak Malhotra & Max H. Bazerman

03 Jun 2002
Research & Ideas

How to Succeed With Your New Boss

your mandate and negotiate for resources is a clear early priority. Defining Your Goals When you think about working with your new boss, keep the following goals in mind: Clarify mutual expectations early.... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Watkins

07 Jun 2021
Blog Post

The Value of the HBS Case Method – Lessons from an SVMP Participant

program, I felt a sense of relief and spent the day thinking “mission accomplished.” However, the mission is just beginning. Coming from a non-traditional background, there was a sense of hesitation View Details

08 Feb 2016
Blog Post

Applying to Business School as a Couple

And, for me, the two year program seemed like a great opportunity to test out my start-up ideas in a supportive and low risk environment while continuing to hone my business skills. Did you have a back-up plan if only one of you got in?... View Details

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About Us - HBS Working Knowledge

About Us Linking Policy About Us What We Do Since 1999, Harvard Business School Working Knowledge has connected the School’s leading edge research and ideas on business management with practitioners, thought-leaders, View Details

29 Sep 2022
Op-Ed

Inclusive Leadership Advice: Get Comfortable With the Uncomfortable

end. The other players may bring up topics that a performer knows nothing about. That’s okay: The goal is to always react purely in the moment. Consider the strategies required in two popular games, chess and ping-pong. When you play... View Details

Keywords: by Francesca Gino

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Jean Luo

acquisition efforts didn't gain significant traction, I realized I'd have to raise money to fund new acquisition initiatives and see them through over at least the next few years. Even though that was my initial post-graduation plan,... View Details

Keywords: Financial Services; Tech

28 Apr 2015
Blog Post

3 Reasons Engineers Thrive at Business School

goals involved doing something more strategic, so I chose to come to b-school to learn business skills that complemented my technical background. I believe that people with STEM backgrounds already have a strong foundation in critical View Details

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