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Cold Calling - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

student when the call unfolds poorly (e.g. when a student is clearly unprepared). The Christensen Center’s Questions for Class Discussions tip sheet provides suggestions on follow-up probes after an opening question. View Details

08 Dec 2022
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The War in Ukraine and Nestlé’s Moral Dilemma: Stay or Leave Russia?

6 Tips for Better Ethics at Work How to Avoid the 'Ethical Slide' That Leads Companies Astray Feedback or ideas to share? Email the Working Knowledge team at hbswk@hbs.edu. Image: Unsplash/Karollyne Hubert View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Consumer Products

24 Oct 2018
Sharpening Your Skills

Startup or Established Company? Which Is Best for You?

than anyone else in your life – regardless of the size and nature of the company you join. What do you value? At the end of the day, love what you do and decide what role will allow you to maintain the integrity of who you are and who you aspire to be! Do you have... View Details

Keywords: by Julia B. Austin

29 Oct 2012
Research & Ideas

Are You Paying a Tip--or a Bribe?

Few people see a relationship between tipping and bribing. But consider this: In places where people tip heavily, bribes are more likely to exchange hands as well. Research shows that there's actually a fine... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

10 Feb 2022
Research & Ideas

Why Are Prices So High Right Now—and Will They Ever Return to Normal?

higher-than-normal inflation levels for a while.” [Image: iStockphoto/Eloi_Omella] Related reading from the Working Knowledge Archives Seven Tips for Managing Price Increases View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

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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

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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

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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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

05 May 2022
Research & Ideas

Why Companies Raise Their Prices: Because They Can

inflation in prices since the onset of the pandemic, consumers are still buying, likely reflecting a lower price sensitivity. This could continue to allow companies to raise prices faster,” MacKay says. Feedback or ideas to share? Email the Working Knowledge team at... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

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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
Research & Ideas

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
Research & Ideas

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

10 Dec 2021
Research & Ideas

Truth Be Told: Unpacking the Risks of Whistleblowing

whistleblowers is to compensate them financially for the costs they incur. We also found that cash-for-information regimes do not increase the number of frivolous tips filed with regulators or change the probability that the employee... View Details

Keywords: by April White

14 Dec 2023

Busting Application Myths with HBS Admissions

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

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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

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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

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

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

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