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2023 Reunion Presentations - Alumni

two books about love and relationships. In this live recording of the Skydeck podcast, Greenwald gives expert advice on how to talk about money with loved ones, shares research that applies to the workplace, and reveals insights into the world of matchmaking, including... View Details

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Resources - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

advantages of the "choreography" method from the point of view of students' learning. Concludes with a description of that method and some tips on how to use it. 1984, rev. 1985 Hints for Case Teaching by Benson P. Shapiro Provides... View Details

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Careers Blog

Transitions & Paths Content Type Content Type Alumni Career Videos Alumni Interviews Expert Interviews HBS Career Journeys HBS Working Knowledge Industry Resources Programs & Events Resources & Tips Filters Read posts from Author Alumni... View Details

03 Aug 2023

Demystifying the MBA Application

Spend 30 minutes with members of the HBS Admissions Board as we walk through the HBS application and offer tips on how to approach the application process. View Details

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Sample Class - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

experiences and showcases our approach to participant-centered learning. R. R. Donnelley & Sons David Garvin An edited video from Professor Garvin's R. R. Donnelley & Sons case class. Christensen Center Tip Sheets Characteristics of... View Details

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Questioning, Listening & Responding - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

discussion leader can listen at multiple levels. Transcript Teaching Students to Listen to One Another David Garvin Professor Garvin offers tips on getting a discussion back on track when students mishear. Transcript Echoing David Garvin... View Details

27 Jan 2020
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Hard Work Isn't Enough: How to Find Your Edge

five tips below, based on advice in the book, are intended to help further your career, whether you’re hunting for a first job or find yourself at a key inflection point: frustrated with your current standing in the workforce and... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

11 Feb 2002
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The Quiet Leader—and How to Be One

It's going to lead someone who's doing what they shouldn't do to do even more; it's going to tip off the adversary. I guess another criterion is if you're finding yourself in situations where you seem to be meeting resistance and running... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

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Healthy Outcomes - Managing the Future of Work

absenteeism. Read the report Media Coverage Tips on Going Freelance During the Covid-19 Pandemic Ray A. Smith 31 Jan 2021 | Wall Street Journal Here’s where skilled freelancers can find jobs Kathy Kristof 09 Jan 2021 | Los Angeles Times... View Details

09 Jan 2024
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Insights From Harvard Business School’s Peek Program

understanding human psychology and the role of trust-building within organizations. He shared concrete tips for becoming authentic, logical, and sympathetic leaders. Professor Thomas DeLong taught us that an effective leader needs to... View Details

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Career Networking - Alumni

impact on day one. Watch Full Series Part 14: Managing Transition All of this time and hard work will hopefully yield the attractive offer you have been seeking. The time has come to inform your current employer of your intentions. Watch this video for View Details

25 Jan 2016
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When Negotiating a Price, Never Bid with a Round Number

Here’s an easy tip for anyone negotiating to buy a car, a house, or even a company. When you make an initial offer, don’t bid with a round number like $10,000 or $1 million or $15 per share. Rather, bid with a more precise number, like... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

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Providing Assessment & Feedback - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

assessing student and instructor performance. This section features advice in the following areas: Judging Success Student Performance Instructor Performance Christensen Center Tip Sheets Characteristics of Effective Case Method Teaching... View Details

29 Nov 2022
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How Much More Would Holiday Shoppers Pay to Wear Something Rare?

it.” You Might Also Like: How Paid Promos Take the Shine Off YouTube Stars (and Tips for Better Influencer Marketing) Burgers with Bugs? What Happens When Restaurants Ignore Online Reviews Dog Eat Dog: Measuring Network Effects Using a... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Retail

27 Feb 2023
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How One Late Employee Can Hurt Your Business: Data from 25 Million Timecards

as well as signs that the increases were not one-time phenomena. As a result, "understanding the causes and effects [of lateness and absenteeism] should be a key priority of retailers." One tip for managers: Address the problems through... View Details

Keywords: by Ben Rand; Retail

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HBR Classics - Alumni

A. Heifetz and Marty Linsky Cracking the Code of Change , Michael Beer and Nitin Nohria Leading Change - Why Transformation Efforts Fail , John P. Kotter Tipping Point Leadership , W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne Global Collaboration Are... View Details

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Planning a Class Session - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

Transcript Less is More David Garvin, Ashish Nanda & Tom Piper Professors Garvin, Nanda, and Piper offer tips on how to present diverse and complex content in a limited amount of time. Transcript Flow and Rigidity Tom Piper Professor... View Details

07 Nov 2023
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Love and Money

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify More Skydeck episodes Dan Morrell: Which is the best dating app? Can money actually buy love? When do you talk about money in a new relationship and how do you broach the topic? How can well-meaning parents actually help their... View Details

13 Jun 2022
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Extroverts, Your Colleagues Wish You Would Just Shut Up and Listen

meetings, say the researchers, is a vital art that comes with big rewards. “Whatever you can do to more directly convey that you are listening and are retaining information should be helpful,” says Zlatev. Advice for the workplace The authors provided some practical... View Details

Keywords: by Pamela Reynolds

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Leading in the Classroom - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

areas: Class Flow: Pre-Class Arrival Diversity and Inclusion Openings Cold Calling Questioning, Listening & Responding Transitions Closings Discussion Management: Timing Participation Engagement Board Use Teaching Quantitative Material Christensen Center View Details

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