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  • 06 May 2021
  • HBS Case

How Four Women Made Miami More Equitable for Startups

seemed confused by, if not hostile toward, an educated Black woman, she found a surprising source. Her two early funders of EcoTech Visions were women who were not known in investment circles. They were... View Details
Keywords: by Carolyn DiPaolo
  • March 2023 (Revised November 2023)
  • Module Note

The Social Purpose of the Firm

By: Debora L. Spar and Julia M. Comeau
The Social Purpose of the Firm (SPF) is a short module designed to explore how, and under what circumstances, business leaders can harness the power of capitalism and markets to “make a difference in the world” – that is, to address a significant societal problem as a... View Details
Keywords: Social Accounting; Purpose; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Social Enterprise; Mission and Purpose; United States; Sweden; Kenya; Netherlands
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  • 05 May 2022
  • HBS Case

College Degrees: The Job Requirement Companies Seek, but Don't Really Need

more emphasis on capabilities than formal education are called “new collar” jobs, as outlined in a forthcoming case study. Indeed, hundreds of private companies are now working with OneTen and other business... View Details
Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald
  • Web

Donor Societies - Alumni

remains the preeminent institution for educating leaders who make a difference in the world. They also join a special community of HBS entrepreneurs—founders, builders, and investors—and have opportunities... View Details
  • 01 Dec 2022
  • News

Future Vision

D^3, getting the labs up and running will be key. For our educational programs, we’re now ready to leverage the space we’ve created for curricular innovation in the Required Curriculum and to look at how we... View Details
Keywords: Brian Kenny; Educational Support Services; Educational Support Services
  • 12 Mar 2021
  • News

My Favorite Case

1977) MORE A century after the introduction of the first case to Harvard Business School, the case method remains the cornerstone of the educational experience. But it is also clear, from the scores of stories submitted here, that certain... View Details
Keywords: Educational Services; Educational Services
  • 06 Jun 2005
  • What Do You Think?

Is a “Level Playing Field” a Good Thing?

infrastructure. . . ." Yali Wei is more succinct: "The world is becoming flat only to Americans. How it will play out for America is completely up to Americans." In this regard, Nari Kannan offers a suggestion:... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
  • 03 May 2024
  • Blog Post

From Harvard to Miss New Jersey: A Journey of Perseverance and Self-Belief

The Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) is an educational program designed to increase opportunity in business education for... View Details
  • Web

Organizational Behavior Curriculum - Faculty & Research

The first modules examine teams, individuals, and networks in the context of: The determinants of group culture. Managing the performance of individual subordinates. Establishing productive relationships with peers and seniors over whom... View Details
  • August 2023 (Revised December 2023)
  • Case

Money Fellows: The Quest for Expansion

By: Álvaro Rodríguez Arregui, Michael Chu and Ahmed Dahawy
This case explores the opportunities and challenges associated with expanding the operations of a complex entrepreneurial business model. It highlights how cultural aspects of different geographies impact a startup's operational and economic models. The case also... View Details
Keywords: Business Model; Developing Countries and Economies; Geographic Scope; Business Strategy; Mobile and Wireless Technology; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Business and Shareholder Relations; Financial Services Industry; Banking Industry; Egypt
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  • 08 Feb 2024
  • Blog Post

African American Student Union Spotlight on Joint Degrees

The HBS African American Student Union (AASU) aims to create a close-knit community for its members from the time they choose to join HBS, through their transition to the second year, and extending beyond graduation. In this feature, we... View Details
  • 05 Jul 2023
  • News

GCC Alumni Celebrate Grand Opening of New Club Center

Sinemale, Director of Corporate Relations, Middle East and Africa at HBS; Sarah Shaw, Lead of Athar Program, HBS Club of GCC; and moderator Keshia Pieters, Senior Policy and Strategy Manager, HBS Club of GCC. As a hub for the 1,400 HBS... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
  • Web

Tata Hall | About

Tata Hall Tata Hall is named in honor of Ratan N. Tata (AMP 71, 1975). Tata Hall, a facility completed in December 2013, enhances and expands the School’s Executive Education... View Details
  • 02 May 2016
  • Blog Post

5 Facts about Clubs at HBS

Many of you may have experience participating in, leading, and even founding groups during your time as an undergraduate or in the workplace. Clubs at HBS can similarly provide many terrific opportunities and experiences during your time... View Details
  • Web

Courses - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

HBS ISC Resources Resources Video Courses Data Events & Presentations Frameworks News Publications Courses Courses In 2002, the Microeconomics of Competitiveness (MOC) course was created by Professor Michael Porter and colleagues at the... View Details
  • August 2022 (Revised October 2022)
  • Case

Sian Flowers: Fresher by Sea?

By: Willy C. Shih, Michael W. Toffel and Pippa Tubman Armerding
The setting for this case is the Sian Flowers, a company headquartered in Kitengela, Kenya that exports roses to predominantly Europe. Because cut flowers have a limited shelf life and consumers want them to retain their appearance for as long as possible, Sian or its... View Details
Keywords: Supply Chain; Supply Chains; Sustainability; Sustainable Agriculture; Sustainability Reporting; Carbon Emissions; Supply Chain Management; Quality; Ship Transportation; Cost Management; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Africa; Kenya; Netherlands; Europe
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  • Web

The Forgotten Real Estate Boom - Bubbles, Panics & Crashes – Historical Collections – Harvard Business School

HBS Quick Links MBA Executive Education Doctoral Programs Faculty and Research Alumni HBS Publishing Site Index HBS Home Contact Us Map/Directions Introduction 1837: The Hard Times 1873: Off the Rails 1907: The Banker's Panic 1929: The... View Details
  • 26 Aug 2024
  • Blog Post

HBS Lingo 101

choose from, as well as opportunities to cross-register with other Harvard schools, MIT’s School of Management, and Fletcher School of Diplomacy at Tufts. Additionally, ECs can enroll in an Immersive Field Course (IFC), or to design their... View Details
  • Web

Faculty & Research - Business History

Africa Has Changed from Pre-colonial Times to Today Re: Marlous van Waijenburg 13 Apr 2023 News The End of American Academic Leadership Re: William Kirby 2023 Working Paper Deep Responsibility and Irresponsibility View Details
  • May 2024
  • Supplement

Forest Park Capital (B)

By: Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff
During the Covid-19 Pandemic in 2020, Betsy Harbison formed the search fund Forest Park Capital with the intention of purchasing a small business. The case conveys the details of Betsy’s final decision at the terminus of her search, between a software company... View Details
Keywords: Search Fund; Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition; Acquisition; Small Business; Cost vs Benefits; Decisions; Business Education; Corporate Entrepreneurship; Leadership Style; Leading Change; Business or Company Management; Problems and Challenges; Tourism Industry; Web Services Industry; North America; Missouri
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