Communication Complexity - Publications - Faculty & Research

09 Jul 2007
Research & Ideas

Five Steps to Better Family Negotiations

tend to become fixed and limit the ways family members interact. Some of these patterns and roles can aid communication and negotiation, and some can derail communication and dispute resolution. In addition,... View Details

Keywords: by John A. Davis and Deepak Malhotra

30 Nov 2007
What Do You Think?

What Is Management’s Role in Innovation?

managers, according to Marc Sniukas, should "set the context; guide the process ; clearly communicate reasons ; shield creative teams ; appreciate distinctiveness in people and their thinking; and welcome change." As Dan Hoch... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

01 Sep 2022
What Do You Think?

Is It Time to Consider Lifting Tariffs on Chinese Imports?

stimulate debate about important issues in a community whose media were controlled at the time by one family with one point of view. It got me on a list prepared by an alumnus (and ignored by the person to whom he sent it, the President... View Details

Keywords: Re: James L. Heskett

23 Feb 2010
First Look

First Look: Feb. 23

Surprisingly, greater code complexity in a submission increases both the odds of generating a top performing entry and its community value. We discuss the implications of these findings in light of the... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

04 Oct 2011
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First Look: October 4

this time. Read the paper: http://hbr.org/2011/10/the-cure-for-horrible-bosses/ar/1 Golfing Alone? Corporations, Elites and Nonprofit Growth in 100 American Communities Authors:Christopher Marquis, Gerald F. Davis, and Mary Ann Glynn... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

07 Jul 2023
Blog Post

Harvard Innovation Labs: Where Passion and Purpose Meet

sectors; and supports more than 700 venture teams each semester. What are the support systems and resources provided at the labs to student and alumni ventures? What sustains this community is the incredible team here that works fully in... View Details

11 Apr 2022
Research & Ideas

A World of Difference: What Keeps Companies from Becoming More Inclusive

to have more diversity, equity, and inclusion, but I don’t know how to tackle this complex set of issues. These are workplaces where the leaders are fearful because they don’t have a sense of how to unpack the problem and what steps to... View Details

Keywords: by Jen McFarland Flint

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Business Finance Course Online | HBS Online

offer. Leading with Finance $1,850 Next 6-week session starts July 9 Enroll Now Build an intuitive understanding of financial principles to better communicate with key stakeholders, drive business performance, and grow your career. 6... View Details

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Case Studies - Social Impact Collaboratory

higher education and beyond can realize change by working with, not against, change-makers even when board members and community leaders stand in opposition. Bold collaboration, significant due diligence, and persistence are integral to... View Details

08 Jul 2019
Research & Ideas

Are Paywalls Saving Newspapers?

uniqueness of content were driving factors in the likelihood of sales success post-paywall. The study and its findings are detailed in the new working paper, The Comprehensive Effects of a Digital Paywall Sales Strategy. To understand the View Details

Keywords: by Kristen Senz; Journalism & News; Media & Broadcasting

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Negotiation Course Online | HBS Online

Agreement: Buying/Selling a Unique Property) Peer feedback 8-10 hrs Module 2 Advanced Negotiation Analysis: Creating Value Generate value when there is uncommon ground, manage situations under different and complex scenarios, and dig into... View Details

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Online Management Course | HBS Online

decision-making simulations, and a capstone assignment. Description of silent animated video above: Learner completes an interactive question by dragging and dropping choices into two different categories Get social by collaborating with a global View Details

03 Jul 2012
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First Look: July 3

Understanding Variation across Local Communities Authors:Christian Seelos, Johanna Mair, Julie Battilana, and M. Tina Dacin Publication:In Communities and Organizations. Vol. 33, edited by Christopher... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

01 Dec 2018
News

In My Humble Opinion: Growth Investor

because my mom took me to work.” Namesake: Destined, a movie that turns on one chance-based event to portray two very different outcomes for a teenage boy growing up in Detroit. Why real estate: “My mom did an amazing job raising me as a single parent, but we were in a... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna

01 Mar 2024
News

Alumni and Faculty Books and Podcasts

conversation. Communication is a superpower and the best communicators understand that whenever we speak, we’re actually participating in one of three conversations: practical (What’s this really about?),... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

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The 20th Century Zeitgeist - Leadership

as African-Americans relocate from rural South to northern cities Influence: Medium-High 20 1920 s 19 Population of urban centers overtakes that of rural communities Tight immigration restrictions Increase in divorce rates Influence:... View Details

24 Apr 2012
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First Look: April 24

and resource-efficient development with the use of information and communication technologies to better manage complex urban systems. Book: http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415893169/ Integrated... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

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Harvard Environmental Centers - Business & Environment

justice—particularly the disproportionate effects on marginalized communities locally and globally. Impact Weighted Accounts The mission of the Impact-Weighted Accounts Project is to drive the creation of financial accounts that reflect a... View Details

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Your Social Entrepreneurship checklist | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

The Social Enterprise Initiative has long supported students and alumni starting organizations with a social impact focus. Our curriculum, career support, community building, and funding supports students in exploring social... View Details

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2022 Reunion Presentations - Alumni

their interventions and benefits consumers who now receive communications that are more relevant to them. However, algorithmic personalization poses risks for firms, consumers, and society. One risk is to underserve customers from... View Details

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