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- 09 Nov 2023
- Blog Post
The No. 1 Character Trait You Will Need to Succeed in Business
decisions that had them poised over an abyss of uncertainty. Without exception, they all had to confront their fears and use courage to take a leap of faith toward what they believed was the right decision on the other side. To paraphrase... View Details
- 02 Nov 2023
- Blog Post
Getting a Peek Into the HBS Experience
based on a real complex business scenario. During the actual discussion, Professor Jill Avery did a fascinating job guiding the conversation and offering insights while simultaneously allowing student participants to take the lead. I was... View Details
- 21 Mar 2018
- Research & Ideas
Why Artificial Intelligence Isn't a Sure Thing to Increase Productivity
iStock Thinking about the fast-approaching era of artificial intelligence, employers rejoice in the increases to productivity such tools could bring, while workers are more likely to calculate the time left before R2-D2 takes over their... View Details
- 14 Sep 2021
- Blog Post
Top 5 Myths About HBS
family-like element that exists in your day-to-day life, people you take the same classes with and that you really grow a bond with. You spend a lot of time outside of the classroom getting to know them, their partners, their families,... View Details
- 14 Sep 2020
- Research & Ideas
You're Right! You Are Working Longer and Attending More Meetings
highly varied and personal. “This is one of those things where it’s hard to make one statement for everybody,” Sadun says. “If you have a large house, life is good. If you have to combine your bedroom with your office, it’s not as good.” It doesn’t View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost
- 12 Aug 2008
- First Look
First Look: August 12, 2008
are the most and least value-added board activities?"; "How do you manage the board?"; "How does board composition change over time?"; "What were your biggest surprises about boards?"; and "What View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 16 Jul 2007
- Research & Ideas
Understanding the ‘Want’ vs. ’Should’ Decision
Like having both an angel and a devil whispering advice in our ears, consumers often wrestle with the "want" versus "should" decision. Yes, I want to purchase that chocolate bar, but I should snack on granola instead.... View Details
- 12 Aug 2019
- Research & Ideas
How Scale Changes a Manager's Responsibilities
recognize and try to stay ahead of these changes brought by scale. Here is advice for the CEO/founders of early-stage companies, but it also applies to leaders of any scaling organization, even inside a large corporate entity. Leadership... View Details
Keywords: by Julia Austin
- 09 Mar 2023
- Blog Post
African American Student Union Spotlight on Joint Degrees
class discussions, attending guest lectures from industry leaders, and forming lasting friendships with classmates during exciting trips and events. Anything else you would like to add? If you are considering HBS, I encourage you to take... View Details
- 01 Sep 2021
- Op-Ed
How Women Can Learn from Even Biased Feedback
is a well-documented phenomenon. Women are less likely to receive specific feedback tied to work outcomes, while men are more likely to get the advice they need to move to the next level of seniority in their organization. When giving... View Details
Keywords: by Francesca Gino
- 08 Sep 2014
- Research & Ideas
The Strategic Way To Hire a Sales Team
Too often, there's a huge gap between a company's overall business strategy and the way its salesforce operates in the field. In fact, says Frank V. Cespedes, articles and books about strategy rarely take sales into consideration at all.... View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- Blog
Recent Insights from HBS Podcasts
cons of approaches companies can take to decarbonize electricity. Reimagining Financial Advice for the Modern World In this episode of The Disruptive Voice, Anders Jones, co-founder of Facet, offers a great... View Details
- 01 Mar 2024
- News
Action Plan: Wild at Heart
At first glance, Heather Evans (MBA 1983) might not seem the likeliest candidate for a career in ecological landscaping. A former chief marketing officer and “true urbanist” (“to the extent I used to hate visiting people in the country!”), Evans spent most of her life... View Details
- 08 Mar 2019
- Research & Ideas
Seven Negotiation Lessons from Amazon's HQ Disaster in Queens
enough of the right parties to gain agreement on your proposal and ensure successful implementation. Building such a sustainable winning coalition involves systematic steps that my colleague David Lax and I call a "negotiation campaign". In a complex,... View Details
- 12 Dec 2005
- Research & Ideas
Using the Law to Strategic Advantage
Moreover, moral and ethical considerations may decisively influence how the law is applied. As a result, purely technical legal advice is often inadequate. CEOs should be looking for lawyers with wisdom and the courage to push back if... View Details
- 07 Mar 2016
- Blog Post
Living Off Campus at HBS
a student living off campus I did not feel like I was at a disadvantage socially. The majority of off-campus students live within two blocks of my apartment, and many after class events take place in the bars and apartments around Harvard... View Details
- 02 Nov 2016
- Blog Post
The Benefits of a Residential Campus
A friend who just entered the Class of 2018 recently shared with me that upon letting a few mentors know about her acceptance, one of them called her immediately and said — I have only one piece of advice for you: live on campus. My... View Details
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innovation. Highlights Healthcare.gov Case Show Hide Details Case Studies Healthcare.gov: The Crash and the Fix The 2010 Chilean Mining Rescue The U.S. Army’s AfterAction Reviews Featured Exercises Giving feedback exercise Giving and receiving View Details
- 18 May 2023
- News
India's New Money Managers
follow the advice but the women—who saw the positives—still sought advice from their husbands and fathers before making any financial decisions. This meant that men were easier to access and convert, which... View Details
Keywords: Maureen Harmon
- 01 Feb 2022
- Book
Innovation Isn’t Just for Startups: How Big Companies Can Succeed
You take it and you persuade people and you build the case and you build the social movement around it to get it done. Lambert: What is the first piece of advice you would give a potential corporate... View Details
Keywords: by Lane Lambert