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01 Jun 2015
News

Learning from Global Immersion Experiences

second module of the three-part course, sends all 900-plus first-year MBAs across the globe in January to work on projects with partner organizations in emerging markets. “The logistical challenges are enormous,” says course head Tony... View Details

25 Nov 2008
First Look

First Look: November 25, 2008

core retailing business and AWS. Students are also provided with an opportunity to discuss operational diversification and its limits within the AWS context. Purchase this case: http://harvardbusinessonline.hbsp.harvard.edu/... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

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1.19 Immersive Field Courses (IFC) | MBA

significantly impact a student’s grade. Additionally, as absences significantly impact the ability of the team to function effectively, they may also be reflected in peer feedback which, when applicable depending on course structure, is an important component of the... View Details

18 Jul 2006
First Look

First Look: July 18, 2006

countries, these firms now account for one-quarter of the total merger and acquisition activity of all firms. The larger private equity firms generate fees for investment banking firms that exceed $350 million per year. Shows how the general View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

19 Aug 2008
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First Look: August 19, 2008

a proposal that would re-allocate the equity within their founding team, and all three founders are getting ready to reopen a negotiation they thought had been finalized. Purchase this case: http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/b01/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=809020 A Note... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Real Estate Private Equity - Course Catalog

third will look at the management and investment issues from the perspectives of both general partners and limited partners. The analysis will also include a study of firm economics and the resulting... View Details

01 Sep 2024
News

From the Classroom to Casablanca

To put what they have learned in the classroom to the test in the field, more than 900 HBS first-year students embarked in May on the FIELD Global Immersion (FGI), a cornerstone of the MBA Program since 2012. This experiential learning opportunity dispatches students... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

04 Oct 2004
What Do You Think?

Does Speed Trump Intellectual Property?

decision-empowered, and experienced teams with limited senior management review and oversight. Fast competitors were often "leaders" of supply chains in which speed was emphasized over cost, information was shared among View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

01 Dec 2016
News

Case Study: Sweat the Technique

opportunity to grow and engage its user base by tapping into data and analytics and could add value to Nix in the eyes of prospective acquirers. Should Nix stay the analog course, make the transition to digital, or split limited resources... View Details

Keywords: Dan Morrell

21 Jul 2016
Blog Post

Coming Out and Finding Acceptance at HBS

identity. But I didn’t speak up. To make my point as clearly and as resonantly as I wanted, I would have to explain that I am a cisgender woman in a relationship with a transgender man, and that while I generally prefer men as romantic partners, I am sometimes... View Details

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Field Course: Investing for Impact - Course Catalog

HBS Course Catalog Field Course: Investing for Impact Course Number 6604 Senior Lecturer Archie L. Jones Senior Lecturer Emily R. McComb Senior Lecturer Brian Trelstad Senior Lecturer Gerald Chertavian Fall; Q1Q2; 3.0 credits Enrollment: View Details

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Improve Decision-Making in Hiring: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them - Recruiting

in diversity. Diversity across all facets of the workforce including, but not limited to, race, socioeconomic status, gender, and sexual orientation, brings together individuals who each contribute unique experiences and perspectives.... View Details

17 Sep 2014
Sharpening Your Skills

Sharpen Your Negotiation Skills

No business skill may be as important to success as negotiation. We negotiate everything: agreements with partners and vendors, in-scope/out-of-scope parameters around important projects, and our own compensation and job responsibilities,... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

04 Sep 2019
News

Deep Dive

Fifty-three-year-old Vescovo, his long blond hair pulled back into a ponytail, meticulously monitored the operation of the submersible, which he had christened the Limiting Factor. He watched the depth gauge creep up: 7,192 meters, the... View Details

Keywords: April White; photo by Jeff Wilson; Scientific Research and Development Services

31 Mar 2020
Blog Post

Know Your Audience – Recruiting HBS Students for Investment Management

from hedge funds and mutual funds to alternative investments and passive investing. While only 4% of the class enters investment management after graduation, we have found this relatively small percentage to be the result of limited job... View Details

Keywords: Investment Management / Hedge Fund

28 May 2019
News

Broken Link

federal, state, and school district levels to address these issues. The team’s first task was to determine the scope of the problem. They built a test to measure a school’s broadband speed, then partnered with state departments of... View Details

Keywords: Nicole Torres; News, Library, Internet, and Other Services; Information

15 Nov 2024
News

Driving Change

Speaking to nearly 700 alumni at the Women’s Leadership Summit last week, HBS Professor Robin Ely addressed both current and emerging challenges facing women in leadership roles, while emphasizing the critical importance of continued progress. “Today, we face a fresh... View Details

11 Jun 2014
Research & Ideas

In the Future of Sports Investing, Media Is the Best Bet

thought of as something that's investable for private equity. We see exciting young, growth companies, and we want to make them available to our limited partners." Hence, the creation of Causeway Media Partners, an investment fund... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Sports; Financial Services

18 Feb 2009
First Look

First Look: February 18, 2009

Working PapersDeterring Online Advertising Fraud Through Optimal Payment in Arrears (revised) Author:Benjamin Edelman Abstract Online advertisers face substantial difficulty in selecting and supervising small advertising partners. Fraud can be well-hidden, and View Details