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- 19 Aug 2019
- News
A New Purpose for the Corporation
Offering an update of their statement on “the purpose of a corporation”, the Business Roundtable, an influential group of some of America’s top chief executives, noted that “we share a fundamental commitment to all of our stakeholders”—and not just their shareholders.... View Details
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
Teaching entrepreneurs to tackle society's toughest challenges
Professor William A. Sahlman (MBA 1975, PhDBE 1982) reflects on the impact of entrepreneurial management on today's social challenges and business opportunities. (Published April 2014) View Details
- 01 Jun 2022
- News
'Rooted' In Innovation
to make fufu, a thick paste used in various recipes—was originally produced for the African market and is now available at 50 supermarkets around the world. STUDENTS READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT READ MORE STORIES STUDENTS READY TO MAKE AN... View Details
Keywords: Deborah Blagg
- Profile
Folafolu Folowosele
winners – it’s really there to encourage kids to work hard academically and enjoy sports.” Learning how to apply business principles to drive social impact was part of Fola’s motivation to attend HBS. “This... View Details
- 01 Aug 2012
- What Do You Think?
Should CEOs Worry About ‘Too Big to Succeed?’
government intervention " Gerald Nanninga was less willing to accept the notion of "too big to succeed," setting forth several ways of scaling up a company to minimize the burden of size on management. As he put it, "... View Details
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Kwame Owusu-Kesse
and Harvard Kennedy School provided that training and challenge through strengthening my business acumen as well as deepening my knowledge of the impact public policy can have on society. How has your overall HBS experience shaped your... View Details
- 03 Feb 2009
- First Look
First Look: February 3, 2009
studies conducted in numerous countries and contexts have consistently demonstrated that setting specific, challenging goals can powerfully drive behavior and boost performance. Advocates of goal setting have had a substantial impact on... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 30 Nov 2021
- News
Cold Calculations
Courtesy Steve Payne The Arctic Ice Project is pursuing a radical solution to climate change: restoring the Arctic ice. “The project’s scientists believe that a thin layer of hollow glass microspheres—spread in strategic, limited locations on the brittle new ice that... View Details
- 25 Apr 2014
- News
Taking up the issue of climate change
As chairman of Walt Disney Studios, Alan Horn (MBA 1971) is in the business of creating magical worlds that captivate audiences. He also is passionate about the real-world issue of climate change and its impact on future generations.... View Details
- 01 Sep 2010
- News
Dean’s Award Winners
At Commencement, eight members of the MBA Class of 2010 were recognized as recipients of the Dean’s Award, established in 1997 to honor graduating students who have made a positive impact on Harvard, HBS, and the broader community. The... View Details
- 04 Dec 2019
- Working Paper Summaries
Pathways to Materiality: How Sustainability Issues Become Financially Material to Corporations and Their Investors
Keywords: by Jean Rogers and George Serafeim
- 25 Feb 2020
- News
Action Plan: Just Breathe
suffering—from chronic back pain, insomnia, and asthma. “My body was failing in response to the way I was approaching life,” he says now. “It was the cumulative impact of a long career of high expectations, high performance, and high... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 05 Apr 2022
- Blog Post
The HBS New Venture Competition Turns 25: Celebrating A Quarter Century of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
the people who have competed in it for all these years, but also seen in the impact of their ventures on the business world and in society as a whole.” The NVC is open to all students and alumni who are launching new business and View Details
- Web
Navigating Your Worth: AI, Negotiations, and the Nature of Expertise - Course Catalog
that were exclusively embodied are increasingly being built into models that can be scaled and continue to learn. Faculty Expertise Prof Cullen is a leading labor economist whose research covers the impact... View Details
- 20 Jan 2017
- News
Teaching a Solutions-Oriented Take on the News
Keith Hammonds (MBA 1986) is president and COO of the Solutions Journalism Network, a nonprofit dedicated to helping journalists and news organizations focus in-depth reporting on solutions to critical civic issues and social problems. In... View Details
- 14 Apr 2021
- Research & Ideas
The High Cost of the Slow COVID Vaccine Rollout
dollars in value, Kominers and his co-authors reported in Market Design to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Supply in the March 12 issue of Science. “The value of being able to produce vaccines at scale the minute they clear trials is... View Details
- January 2004 (Revised April 2004)
- Case
Crisis and Response: Sexual Abuse Allegations in the Boston Archdiocese (A)
By: Ashish Nanda
This case describes how the Boston archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church handled allegations of clergy sexual abuse during the 1990s. In 2002, the archdiocese was confronted by public revelations of how the allegations were handled. Professional organizations first... View Details
Keywords: Conflict of Interests; Crime and Corruption; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Religion; Crisis Management; Boston
Nanda, Ashish. "Crisis and Response: Sexual Abuse Allegations in the Boston Archdiocese (A)." Harvard Business School Case 904-048, January 2004. (Revised April 2004.)
- 03 Jun 2020
- Blog Post
Jeff Surette and Mike Peters: A Winning Team at TB12
and wellness company dedicated to helping people do what they love – better and for longer. Now they both are key leaders in the growing company that is making a positive impact on athletes around the world. Building a Winning Strategy... View Details
Keywords: Consumer Products / Retail
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IFC India 2025: Decarbonizing Rice Paddy Farming - Pioneering Sustainability in Indian Agriculture - Blog - Business & Environment
Balancing Profitability and Impact : From StringBio’s scalable economics to Mitti’s revenue diversification, these companies demonstrated that sustainability and economic success can be complimentary. The Role of Policy and Financial... View Details