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- 07 Mar 2023
- Blog Post
Deconstructing LEGO’s Decarbonization
sustainability campaign Instead of a central sustainability team, LEGO Group’s emissions, water use, and landfill reduction strategies are woven into the organization’s operations, packaging, materials, and molding groups. On the... View Details
- 19 Apr 2010
- Research & Ideas
The History of Beauty
The technology to make soap was known for several thousand years, but the product was rarely used for personal washing, especially by Europeans who largely avoided washing with water after the Black Death in the Middle Ages, believing it... View Details
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Redefining Productivity in the Value Chain - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness
inevitably affects—and is affected by—numerous societal issues, such as natural resource and water use, health and safety, working conditions, and equal treatment in the workplace. Opportunities to create shared value arise because... View Details
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Winners & Runners-Up | New Venture Competition
through a cost effective, outsourced delivery model. RelayRides Shelby Clark Nabeel Al-Kady Dave Brook David Schairer Rob Guinn Boris Mordkovich Business Track Runner-Up RelayRides is the world’s first person-to-person carsharing service. Social Enterprise Track, 2010... View Details
- 01 Dec 2023
- News
Rounding the Bend
out a digital tool called the Global Fibre Impact Explorer. It taps into the power of cloud computing to assess the risks of raw materials against factors such as air pollution, biodiversity, emissions, and water use, giving the fashion... View Details
- 09 Jun 2022
- Blog Post
The MBA Class of 2022 Looks Back
career exploration. You may come into HBS wanting to pursue something specific, but this is the time to test uncharted waters and learn from all your peers who have worked in diverse fields! What is your favorite memory of your time at... View Details
- 29 Jan 2018
- Book
How 'Teaming' Saved 33 Lives in the Chilean Mining Disaster
trapped water and sedimentary rocks, increasing drill deviations and further exacerbating the odds of reaching the refuge in time. This was the kind of technical detail that engineers had to quickly incorporate into their plans, which... View Details
- 01 Oct 1999
- News
Banking on Success
Kennedy Stephen M. Waters James A. Stern William J. Kneisel Donald H. Layton Kevin W. Kennedy A managing director at Goldman Sachs, where he has spent his entire career, Kevin Kennedy has served the firm in a number of positions,... View Details
Keywords: Deborah E. Blagg
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Angela Q. Crispi | About
created the Harvard Innovation Labs, a cross-university initiative to foster entrepreneurship. She has twice served on the Staff Advisory Committee for the Harvard University President search. Before joining Harvard, Angela led the introduction of new manufacturing... View Details
- 16 Nov 2010
- News
The HBS Tunnels
in the standing and running water on the floor. Along the way, openings on both sides led to well-lit rooms, one of them filled with a big, noisy, dynamo-like shape reminiscent of Fritz Lang’s Metropolis. At the tunnel’s end were two... View Details
Keywords: Keith Larson
- 28 Jan 2008
- Research & Ideas
Billions of Entrepreneurs in China and India
point to both countries flexing their military muscle increasingly: China's blue water navy, India's nuclearization. But I think to focus exclusively on this, even primarily, is a complete mistake. The on-the-ground productive ferment,... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 01 Aug 2022
- What Do You Think?
Does Religious Belief Affect Organizational Performance?
transportation such as rail and water over the use of JIT strategies. Shoshanah Cohen commented, “I wouldn’t say those days are over, but until we get back to the point where lead times are both short AND consistent, manufacturers will... View Details
Keywords: Re: James L. Heskett
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HBS - Key Metrics
CY2020 CY2019 CY2018 GHG Emissions 6 (metric tons of CO2 equivalent) 9,098 9,103 11,562 11,614 Energy (kbtu) 7 121,948,442 122,569,467 150,713,824 152,538,748 Water (100 cubic feet) 8 32,735 40,754 51,025 48,626 Municipal Solid Waste... View Details
- 15 Sep 2022
- Research & Ideas
Looking For a Job? Some LinkedIn Connections Matter More Than Others
stronger for jobs in more digital industries.” The research team also found that weak ties are more important for people engaged in remote work, where they might not hear the latest information in their field around the proverbial water... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 24 Apr 2023
- HBS Case
What Does It Take to Build as Much Buzz as Booze? Inside the Epic Challenge of Cannabis-Infused Drinks
today has a number of investors, including celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Rosario Dawson, and recently raised $27 million in Series A funding. Cann’s products are now available sold in 34 states in the US and two provinces in Canada. Sharks in these... View Details
- 17 Dec 2014
- Research & Ideas
How Our Brain Determines if the Product is Worth the Price
increase the likelihood of buying products, but only if the decision was related more to the product's usefulness than to pure emotional desire. Water Filtration Pitchers And Batteries To that end, the researchers designed a follow-up... View Details
- 12 Mar 2021
- News
My Favorite Case
“Hesper Silver” Ray Baxter (MBA 1975), Lawrence Honig (MBA 1975) “Hambrecht & Quist” Steve Wilson (MBA 1989) “Finale” Amy Lieb (MBA 2001) “Carter Racing” Arijit Roy (MBA 2007) “Manila Water Company” Senthilkumar Rajendran (SELP 4, 2019)... View Details
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Hamilton Hall | About
residential facility. As renovated, Hamilton has 72 rooms with private baths, 6 full-service kitchens, well-appointed conference rooms, and a large lounge. During the project, 97 percent of construction waste was reused or recycled, and systems that resulted in... View Details
- July 2019 (Revised May 2021)
- Case
Acelerex
By: John R. Wells and Benjamin Weinstock
In early 2019, Randell Johnson, Founder and Chief Executive of Acelerex, was reflecting on the company’s first year of rapid growth and the challenges of scaling the business that lay ahead. Acelerex was riding the waves of change taking place in electrical power grids... View Details
Keywords: Energy; Energy Sources; Growth Management; Expansion; Global Strategy; Cash Flow; Energy Industry; Web Services Industry; Consulting Industry
Wells, John R., and Benjamin Weinstock. "Acelerex." Harvard Business School Case 720-360, July 2019. (Revised May 2021.)
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For Organizations - Business & Environment
investigation of potential strategic partnerships to support the rapid commercialization of next-generation batteries by Pellion Technologies. Engage with MBA Student Clubs Student clubs — including the Energy & Environment Club ; Food, Agriculture, and View Details