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- 05 Dec 2016
- Research & Ideas
How To Deceive Others With Truthful Statements (It's Called 'Paltering,' And It's Risky)
transmission on a car works great. Lying by omission involves holding back relevant information—for example, by failing to mention any information about a faulty transmission. The researchers conducted two pilot studies and six... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 01 Sep 2023
- News
That Was Then, This Is Now
It started with a question. But before that, it started in the classroom. Tony Deifell (MBA 2002) loved the discussions in his LEAD course, taught by Professor (and now former Dean) Nitin Nohria; wanting to make them more tangible, Deifell adapted the idea of... View Details
- 27 Apr 2016
- Research & Ideas
How the FBI Reinvented Itself After 9/11
transportation needs). “There’s no feeling of ownership surrounding cars anymore,” says Gulati, who meets regularly with Big Three auto manufacturer executives. “Millennials don’t feel like they need to own a View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- 19 Dec 2023
- Research & Ideas
15 Podcast Episodes That Grabbed Listeners in 2023
Chief People Officer Teuila Hanson joins William Kerr to discuss workplace trends, skills, credentials, diversity, internal mobility, social capital, and change management. Volvo Cars Retools Its Talent Strategy for an EV Future The shift... View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost
- 20 Aug 2020
- Book
From the Plow to the Pill: How Technology Shapes Our Lives
For centuries, the creation of innovative technology—from steam engines and automobiles to computers and smartphones—has dramatically changed the nature of our work. Less deeply understood has been the impact of technology on the inner currents of our personal lives,... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 12 Apr 2022
- Research & Ideas
Swiping Right: How Data Helped This Online Dating Site Make More Matches
The modern world is fueled by matchmaking. Going out on the town? Uber pairs you with a driver you can choose based on ratings, proximity, and even car model. Craving a vacation? Simply filter getaways based on locale and price through... View Details
Keywords: by Kara Baskin
- 27 Jul 2020
- Book
Reflection: The Pause That Brings Peace and Productivity
first of the three fundamental approaches to reflection has traditionally been called contemplation, or downshifting from time to time. At work, many people tend to focus on output, and their minds act like race car engines, firing on all... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 27 Feb 2019
- Research & Ideas
The Hidden Cost of a Product Recall
Drivers on Interstate 25 in Colorado have been speculating about the fate of hundreds of Volkswagen cars sitting in a lot near Pikes Peak International Raceway. It’s one of 37 sites in the United States where the automaker is storing... View Details
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Sample Student Projects - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness
Tourism Cluster (2013) Israeli Biotechnology Cluster (2006) Italy Italy Tourism (2011) The Italian Sports Car Cluster (2006) Japan Japan Automobile Cluster (2016) Japan Skin Care Cluster (2013) The Japanese Gaming Cluster (2012) Japan... View Details
- 18 Oct 2022
- Research & Ideas
When Bias Creeps into AI, Managers Can Stop It by Asking the Right Questions
algorithm generates fair outcomes. As the algorithm sorts through information to optimize its objective, BEAT detects and eliminates bias at key points in the training process. For instance, BEAT could help a car service charge surge... View Details
Keywords: by Rachel Layne
- 01 Dec 2023
- News
Case Study: Staking a Claim
Illustration by Nhung Lê Kate Terry (MBA 2005) knows that no one attends their fifth-grade career fair and comes home hoping to pursue a career in insurance—but that’s exactly where she wound up. “I really fell in love with it,” she says. As cofounder and CEO of... View Details
- 01 Oct 2007
- Research & Ideas
Encouraging Dissent in Decision-Making
calculation this way: "The potential costs to me for speaking out seem reasonably certain and somewhat immediate; the potential benefit to me for speaking out seems rather uncertain and definitely long-range." In the corporate world, Detroit's V-8 View Details
Keywords: by Garry Emmons
- 11 May 2016
- Research & Ideas
Fix This! Why is it so Painful to Buy a New Car?
(Editor’s note: Fix This! is a series of occasional stories about industries that provide bad consumer experiences and how they can be fixed.) Consumers routinely list buying a car as the worst shopping experience imaginable. So it may be... View Details
- 18 Jun 2020
- Research & Ideas
What Is an "Essential" Purchase for a Low-Income Family?
options. Both seats had equivalent safety ratings, but one came with additional convenience features and an almost 20 percent higher price tag. Higher- and lower-income Alex both bought the more expensive car seat; however, lower-income... View Details
Keywords: by Rachel Layne
- 04 Apr 2023
- Book
Two Centuries of Business Leaders Who Took a Stand on Social Issues
While shareholders still reign supreme at many companies, a widespread shift toward more responsible business practices is driving more leaders to take a stand on social and environmental issues today, says Harvard Business School Professor Geoffrey Jones. Jones... View Details
- 22 Feb 2024
- News
Combat-Tested Cancer Coaching
in the pipeline, zero hope. Now patients are thinking, oh my gosh, there's 15 drugs approved. On average, myeloma patients are now living over a decade. And the science is moving so fast, there's incredible promise. But if you're hearing about View Details
- 29 Sep 2022
- Op-Ed
Inclusive Leadership Advice: Get Comfortable With the Uncomfortable
performing without preparation or a script—responding to others in the moment, listening to your inner voice, and bursting out with whatever comes to mind. In my book Rebel Talent, I noted that improvisation is like steering a car by... View Details
Keywords: by Francesca Gino
- 13 Feb 2020
- Book
Open Your Organization to Honest Conversations
conversations elicits the information needed to continuously improve the organization. “If you’re a responsible car owner, you don’t go more than a year without having it in for maintenance, to have it diagnosed and checked over,” Beer... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 08 Apr 2019
- Sharpening Your Skills
The Life of Luxury and How to Sell It
Research released recently by iseecars.com seems to indicate a fleeting happiness with luxury cars. New buyers of BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche sell them more frequently in the first year than owners of other models. View Details
- 13 Nov 2013
- Research & Ideas
Should Men’s Products Fear a Woman’s Touch?
fact that this car seemed to be targeted toward women was highly problematic for many in the brand community," says Avery, "and a lot of their conversations were related to themes of masculinity and femininity and how the... View Details