Senior Leaders - Publications - Faculty & Research

02 Jul 2024
Book

Five Essential Elements to Build the Capital You Need to Lead

learn to recognize and build their leadership capital—the resources and influence needed to realize their goals, says Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Archie L. Jones. In his recently released book, The Treasure You Seek: A Guide... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

05 Feb 2009
What Do You Think?

Why Can’t We Figure Out How to Select Leaders?

excellence does (not always) breed excellence because some of the best leaders may still not be the best selectors." Dick Meza suggested that "The issue here may be the degree to which senior... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

20 Mar 2018
First Look

First Look at New Research and Ideas, March 20, 2018

Harvard Business Review Beating the Odds: Leadership Lessons from Senior African-American Women By: Roberts, Laura Morgan, Anthony Mayo, Robin Ely, and David Thomas Abstract—Any list of top CEOs reveals a stunning lack of diversity. Among... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

19 Jul 2021
Blog Post

Building a Powerful Network of Talent at American Tower

been in healthcare and I was interested in exploring a transition within infrastructure or considering a career in technology given my interest in the impact of tech on emerging markets,” she explained. “I also wanted to become a senior... View Details

Keywords: Technology; Telecommunications

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Summer Venture in Management

their school or community. About the Program Feedback from Past Participants AT WHAT POINT DID YOU DECIDE TO PURSUE AN MBA, AND WHY? “I decided to pursue my MBA as a senior in college after attending HBS’s Summer Venture in Management... View Details

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The Women's Leadership Forum

Summary While today's companies are making a concerted effort to grow leaders from within, many are missing a crucial opportunity by not fully utilizing the talents of executive women. In this women's leadership program, you will join an... View Details

November 2007
Article

If Private Equity Sized Up Your Business

By: Robert C. Pozen

This article includes a one-page preview that quickly summarizes the key ideas and provides an overview of how the concepts work in practice along with suggestions for further reading. As the dust settles on the recent frenzy of private equity deals (including... View Details

Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Capital Structure; Private Equity; Investment Return; Governing and Advisory Boards; Executive Compensation; Business and Shareholder Relations; Value Creation; Financial Services Industry

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26 Oct 2021
Blog Post

Tap into Top Talent with the HBS Leadership Fellows Program

around the country, and he credits the HBS Leadership Fellows Program as the springboard that launched his career. Now he is back at Harvard Business School as the Director of the Social Enterprise Initiative helping develop more leaders... View Details

Keywords: Social Enterprise

29 Apr 2002
Research & Ideas

Star Power! How to Win in Professional Services

this point before. But we want to review the key differences briefly from the perspective of the CEO because the implications are crucial: for how the job of the senior leader is defined, and for what... View Details

Keywords: by Jay W. Lorsch & Thomas J. Tierney

19 Jan 2010
Sharpening Your Skills

Sharpening Your Skills: Managing the Economic Crisis

opportunity to develop and grow. Key concepts include: In a crisis, remember your internal compass of values: When crisis strikes, leaders often look for an "at-any-cost" quick fix in attempting to save face, says George. To ensure that... View Details

Keywords: by Staff

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Creating Brand Value

growth strategy CEOs, CMOs, and other senior leaders who recognize the asset value of their brands and want to invest in them This program welcomes individuals or teams. Attendance by multiple company... View Details

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Faculty & Advisors | MBA

senior R&D leaders as they work through the challenges of effectively leveraging emerging digital and data opportunities in the context of complex pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations. David completed... View Details

Career Coach

Mo Fong

understand their truly motivations and their values as guiding principles on how to chart their career and life ambitions. She is passionate about helping students chart their career paths and providing executive coaching for mid-career professionals and View Details

Keywords: Technology; Education; Government; Social Enterprise; Consumer Finance; Financial Services (All); Commercial Banking; Financial Services (All)

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Risk Management for Corporate Leaders—Virtual

various backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions Who Should Attend Senior business... View Details

October 2009
Article

Managing Risk in the New World

By: Robert S. Kaplan, Anette Mikes, Robert Simons, Peter Tufano and Michael Hofmann Jr.

Five experts gathered recently to discuss the future of enterprise risk management: Kaplan, the Baker Foundation Professor at Harvard Business School, who with his colleague David Norton developed the balanced scorecard; Mikes, an assistant professor at HBS who studies... View Details

Keywords: Forecasting and Prediction; Financial Crisis; Capital Structure; Job Cuts and Outsourcing; Risk Management

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11 Dec 2018
Blog Post

Recap of the 4th Annual Women in Investing Summit

peers. At HBS, the case method provides an opportunity to distill work experience and hundreds of cases into one’s own leadership philosophy. HBS also offers distinguished faculty, many of whom have run companies, led investment firms, or held other View Details

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Live from Klarman Hall - Alumni

progress towards its key priorities. Video Recording Reskilling in the Age of AI 10:00–11:15 a.m. ET Speaker: Raffaella Sadun , Charles Edward Wilson Professor of Business Administration; Senior Associate Dean for HBS Publishing The rapid... View Details

24 Oct 2024
Research & Ideas

With Millions of Workers Juggling Caregiving, Employers Need to Rethink Support

place to work. I don’t want to intrude on your life, and I don’t want to hear about it. I don’t want to talk about it.” "What my research shows is the more senior you are, and the more money you make, the more likely you are to leave a... View Details

Keywords: by Christine Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette

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Regional Programs

Accelerate your growth as a leader who can navigate global and regional business challenges with confidence. Our regional senior executive programs deliver a global curriculum presented through a regional... View Details

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High Potentials Leadership Program

Summary To strengthen the foundation for future success, companies must commit to developing strong leaders at all levels. This program empowers high potential leaders to overcome the increasingly complex... View Details

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