Blend - Publications - Faculty & Research

26 Mar 2019
First Look

New Research and Ideas, March 26, 2019

coffee for over a decade. In 2007, she began testing various coffee blends, which she later branded Yatooq, the Arabic word for “craving” or “longing.” She soon realized that the brewing process was just as important as the blend in... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

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HBS - Financials | From the Chief Financial Officer

management training through digital solutions based on an organization’s goals. International revenue has increased each year since fiscal 2018. It now represents more than 40 percent of the group’s total, highlighted by growing demand for cases and View Details

02 Dec 2016
News

The Story Behind the Stories

Aerosoles from Target and from the Aerosoles store. And then, I would wear a jacket and headscarf from the Islamic clothing store in Anaheim, California to really blend in so that nobody noticed us. And the truth is that, that-- then by... View Details

27 Sep 2010
Research & Ideas

Customer Experts Lose Influence When Teams are Pressured

observing teams for the case studies I used a fly-on-the-wall method: I tried to blend into the background so the teams would behave as naturally as possible. Based on their discussions and actions, they seemed to forget almost... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Gilbert

23 Jan 2018
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First Look at New Research and Ideas, January 23, 2018

reduce risk, though the effectiveness depends upon the role of capital structure in volatility. To address this question, we build a statistical model of equity volatility that accounts for leverage. Our approach blends Merton’s insights... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

20 Aug 2024
Book

Why Competing With Tech Giants Requires Finding Your Own Edge

This was part of Nike’s strategy to blend digital technology with its physical products, fostering a fitness and wellness ecosystem. Nike soon realized, however, that its market position in the FuelBand was not defensible. The wearable... View Details

Keywords: by Feng Zhu; Technology; Information Technology

23 Apr 2019
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New Research and Ideas, April 23, 2019

ingrained in our capitalist system, and the conceptual and practical problems presented by this doctrine and related theory of the firm. Next, I propose an alternate, principle-based guideline for corporate purpose that blends Aristotle’s... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

01 Mar 2017
News

Alumni and Faculty Books for March 2017

or shortcomings in growing their companies and new ventures. This book blends exclusive research findings, personal interviews, and experienced analysis to illustrate how each type handles the five dynamic challenges of building... View Details

19 Mar 2015
News

Walter Salmon Remembered

None of us knew anything about retailing or luxury brands. Walt guided us with a blend of wisdom and humor, like an academic Woody Allen. And he loved to write in a hammer-like fashion on that blackboard. Might be the most fun we had of... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

15 Dec 2024
News

Alumni and Faculty Books

Group Byron Wien, a legendary figure on Wall Street, shared his profound insights and life lessons for this book before his death in 2023. Co-authored by Taylor Becker, this memoir provides a unique blend of personal anecdotes and... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

15 Jun 2021
News

June 2021 Books and Podcasts

consumers and shopping habits in the next few years. Real Estate, a Love Story: Wisdom, Honor, and Beauty in the Toughest Business in the World By Joshua Benaim (MBA 2006) Disruption Books With this book, a blend of memoir and strategy,... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley; Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

30 Apr 2025
News

A Social Enterprise Talk in DC; Canadian Alumni Talk Trade; Meet the Leader: HBS Club of Colorado

was inspired by a classmate to try running a marathon on every continent. I’m currently training for the Rio de Janeiro marathon, and the process has become a joyful blend of challenge and self-care. What are you reading / binge-watching?... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

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Staff Directory | Baker Library

a minor in Information Science from Cornell University, blending analytical rigor with digital expertise to elevate every product he leads. Mallory Stark Curriculum Services Specialist Curriculum & Learning Services Inku Subedi... View Details

02 Feb 2010
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First Look: Feb. 2

foster a culture that aligns all employees around the shared goals of customer solutions. 3) Clout: redistribute power to "bridge builders" and customer champions. 4) Capability: develop employees' skills at tackling changing customer needs. 5) Connection:... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

29 Mar 2010
Research & Ideas

Ruthlessly Realistic: How CEOs Must Overcome Denial

bankrupt. Q: Given that a CEO's role is often to keep the company energy high and to stoke optimism among employees, are CEOs by virtue of their position especially prone to denial? How could they better blend optimism and realism? A:... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Auto; Retail; Technology

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Departments | Employment

are delivered on the HBS campus, where Executive Education has 9 dedicated classrooms and more than 500 dedicated bedrooms in three executive residences. To meet the diverse needs of our community, our programming now includes in-person, virtual, and View Details

10 Nov 2014
HBS Case

How Restaurants in Lima and Copenhagen Became Best in the World

realm. The idea is this: There is a market logic, which has rational economic calculations, and an artistic logic where one is doing something for self-expression. So how do you blend those two worlds? Noma does it by charging a high... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Food & Beverage

21 Dec 2018
News

Bridging the Gap

can show is that we are helping young people develop the habits around these high-impact practices that include asking for help when you need it. Developing a relationship with a mentor, blending in-class and out-of-classroom learning,... View Details

Keywords: Educational Support Services; Educational Services

10 Oct 2007
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First Look: First Look: October 10

Solutions to these challenges are the province of market design—a blend of game theory and experimental economics. Roth, a professor of both business and economics at Harvard, is a leading market designer. He and his colleagues have... View Details