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Partners - Case Method Project

Laramie High School Laramie, WY Subjects: Government, History Teacher Profiles Clare Grieve Lawrenceville, NJ Alex Kaufman Boston, MA Russell Motter Honolulu, HI Maureen O’Hern Dorchester, MA Dustin Voss Chicago, IL Become One of Our Partners Join more than 1000... View Details

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The Railroads: The First Big Business - Railroads and the Transformation of Capitalism | Harvard Business School

engineering to scheduling and accounting—required organization on a massive scale. The systems to support the new industry—in management, finance, business analysis, and distribution—shaped the infrastructure from which the modern... View Details

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About the Center - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

September 2010. Nancy is the point person for all center scheduling and direct service coordinating; she oversees the administrative functions for the center, and assists with project work. Nancy's previous careers include theatrical... View Details

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Rising Leaders for Social Impact Forum | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

through our online application . By signing up, you commit to participating in all Rising Leaders for Social Impact Forum sessions and will not schedule other meetings during the times the sessions are offered. Your preparation and... View Details

08 Feb 2022
Research & Ideas

Silos That Work: How the Pandemic Changed the Way We Collaborate

billion Outlook emails sent among 1.4 billion email accounts at 4,361 organizations over 24 months in 2019, the year before the pandemic, and 2020, the year the pandemic spread across the globe. They also analyzed changes in communication within Microsoft, including... View Details

Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald

24 Jan 2005
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Rethinking Activity-Based Costing

allot a 15 percent differential between theoretical and practical capacity to allow for downtime due to maintenance, repair, and scheduling fluctuations. A more systematic approach, perhaps, is to review past activity levels and identify... View Details

Keywords: by Robert S. Kaplan & Steven R. Anderson

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Effect of Different Financial Incentive Structures on Promoting Physical Activity Among Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial

By: Chethan Bachireddy, Andrew Joung, Leslie K. John, Francesca Gino, Bradford Tuckfield, Luca Foschini and Katherine L. Milkman

Importance: Few adults engage in recommended levels of physical activity. Financial incentives can promote physical activity, but little is known about how their structure influences their effectiveness; for example, whether incentives are more effective if they are... View Details

Keywords: Physical Activity; Financial Incentives; Motivation and Incentives; Money

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21 Sep 2020
Research & Ideas

Are You Sabotaging Your Own Company?

scheduling frequent meetings to seek feedback on projects or by subjecting important decisions to large and diverse groups to reach consensus. Thomke recalls working with a company recently where the working group was so large, it became... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

01 Mar 2023
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How Much Does 'Deep Purpose' Matter to the Bottom Line?

the office when you are there.” CJ added, “The most unproductive days I’ve ever had have been in an office environment. The open plan offices are laughable Maybe we should just schedule one social day a week in the office and call it what... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

16 Jul 2020
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Restaurant Revolution: How the Industry Is Fighting to Stay Alive

employees. Restaurant owners must also provide flexibility in scheduling due to childcare needs and the possibility that summer programs and schools may be closed until September or later. Some employees may be reluctant to return because... View Details

Keywords: by Michael S. Kaufman, Lena G. Goldberg, and Jill Avery; Food & Beverage

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Interviewing - Alumni

that person. Thank You Email After Interview: Dear Mr. Bolletaris, Thank you for providing me with an excellent introduction to Alpha Galactic. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and learning more about the Manager of Marketing position. Likewise, the interview View Details

16 Jan 2018
Blog Post

How Can I Prepare to Apply for Financial Aid at HBS?

with all schedules and W-2s, 1099s, etc. International students will also be required to submit their prior three years of tax returns from their home country. If you are from a country that does not have a tax system, you may submit a... View Details

09 Jul 2020
Research & Ideas

It’s Time to Reset Decision-Making in Your Organization

acknowledgement of the awkward and tricky working situation. Assessing short-term goals keeps everyone on the same page and pushing forward together. As employees start to shift gradually back into the office (with hybrid at-home/in-office work View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Sarah Abbott

10 Jan 2023
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Time to Move On? Career Advice for Entrepreneurs Preparing for the Next Stage

recognize how the sum is greater than its parts. While each team member played a role in your efforts, it is almost always how the team worked together that led to where you are now. Schedule a couple hours to be together—ideally, face to... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Austin

01 Dec 2023
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Alumni and Faculty Books and Podcasts

Edited by Margie Kelley Alumni Books The World’s Littlest Book on Climate: Ten Facts in Ten Minutes About CO2 By Mike Nelson, Pieter Tans, and Michael Banks (MBA 1983) Independently Published In this updated edition of the world’s smallest book on the world’s biggest... View Details

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22 Oct 2021
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Want Hybrid Work to Succeed? Trust, Don’t Track, Employees

Many employees are seeking a permanent change to their schedules and companies are adapting. A recent McKinsey survey found that 90 percent of companies are willing to accommodate them with plans for hybrid workplaces. "You have to trust... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

09 Jun 2022
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The MBA Class of 2022 Looks Back

balance. I knew that my time was limited and that there’s no other place like HBS. I was very conscious of what I wanted to participate in. Knowing that my schedule was going to be hectic, I was able to find the right activities and... View Details

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Pre-Class Arrival - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

before every session, at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled start of class. This practice helps support the instructor's transition from planning to execution, enhances the instructor's relationship with students, and provides time... View Details

24 Feb 2016
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Why It's Best to Take Tests Early in the Day

It also happens that most Danish students have scheduled breaks during the school day, typically just before 10 a.m. and noon, which last between 20 to 30 minutes. This gave the researchers a chance to gauge whether recess might thwart... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Education

20 Oct 2015
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What to Expect Your First Year at HBS

friends use is “overwhelming”. I agree with this - you can expect your RC year to be very intense both from academic and social perspectives. Firstly, the academic schedule is packed. The discussion group starts every day at 8:00am, so I... View Details

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