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- April 2021
- Teaching Note
Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
By: John R. Wells and Benjamin Weinstock
Within 20 years of launch, entrepreneur Wang Yanquing had built Wuxi Lead into the world’s largest manufacturer of equipment for manufacturing capacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and fuel cells.
The first big choice an entrepreneur faces is what sector to... View Details
The first big choice an entrepreneur faces is what sector to... View Details
- April 2010
- Case
George Martin at The Boston Consulting Group (A)
By: Leslie A. Perlow and Kerry Herman
George Martin, managing partner at The Boston Consulting Group, is worried as some of his best performers have recently pulled him aside to discuss the challenges they face managing the demands of their work lives with their desire for more predictable time with their... View Details
Keywords: Problems and Challenges; Work-Life Balance; Management Teams; Interpersonal Communication; Jobs and Positions; Employees; Consulting Industry; Boston
Perlow, Leslie A., and Kerry Herman. "George Martin at The Boston Consulting Group (A)." Harvard Business School Case 410-112, April 2010.
- 17 Dec 2015
- News
Healthcare success requires new type of team-building
- February 2023 (Revised February 2025)
- Case
Doing Business in Boston, Massachusetts
By: Laura Alfaro, Leonard A. Schlesinger and Zeke Gillman
This case examines the challenges and opportunities of doing business in Boston, Massachusetts while giving a broad history of the city and surrounding area. View Details
- December 2005 (Revised October 2006)
- Case
Pharmacy Service Improvement at CVS (A)
CVS's retail pharmacy operations are functioning poorly and dissatisfying customers. Many customers are defecting as a result. A pharmacy service improvement team has documented the current prescription fulfillment process, its exception rates, and the problems... View Details
Keywords: Information Technology; Performance Improvement; Business Processes; Retail Industry; Pharmaceutical Industry; United States
McAfee, Andrew P. "Pharmacy Service Improvement at CVS (A)." Harvard Business School Case 606-015, December 2005. (Revised October 2006.)
- 15 Nov 2022
- Cold Call Podcast
Planning the Future for Harlem’s Beloved Sylvia’s Restaurant
James K. Sebenius
JAMES K. (“Jim”) SEBENIUS, is the Gordon Donaldson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, where he founded the Negotiation unit and teaches advanced... View Details
- 23 Feb 2011
- News
The Traits of Advanced Leaders
- 14 Aug 2018
- News
Want to help your colleagues? Try logging off for a while
- September 2014 (Revised March 2016)
- Case
Mayo Clinic: The 2020 Initiative
By: Regina E. Herzlinger, Robert S. Huckman and Jenny Lesser
Describes the challenges facing Dr. John Noseworthy, President and CEO, in implementing a long-term strategy for the growth of the Mayo Clinic—a leading academic medical center with a reputation for excellence in tertiary and quaternary health care. The case highlights... View Details
Keywords: Health; Health Care Industry; Health Care Policy; Health Care and Treatment; Health Industry; United States
Herzlinger, Regina E., Robert S. Huckman, and Jenny Lesser. "Mayo Clinic: The 2020 Initiative." Harvard Business School Case 615-027, September 2014. (Revised March 2016.)
- 22 Feb 2010
- Op-Ed
Tragedy at Toyota: How Not to Lead in Crisis
Toyota's ever-widening problems are a tragic case study in how not to lead in crisis. Under the media spotlight, Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda, grandson of the founder, went into hiding and sent American CEO Jim... View Details
- April 2009
- Supplement
Supply Chain Optimization at Hugo Boss (B) - The M-Ratio
By: Ananth Raman, Nicole DeHoratius and Zahra Kanji
We evaluate the impact of a supply chain pilot implemented at Hugo Boss. This pilot entailed altering the way in which Hugo Boss orders from its suppliers. We explore the challenge of assessing the impact of supply chain change, the link between operational performance... View Details
Keywords: Supply Chain; Performance Evaluation; Problems and Challenges; Sales; Change; Valuation; Consumer Products Industry
Raman, Ananth, Nicole DeHoratius, and Zahra Kanji. "Supply Chain Optimization at Hugo Boss (B) - The M-Ratio." Harvard Business School Supplement 609-055, April 2009.
- August 1999 (Revised February 2000)
- Background Note
Introduction to Islamic Finance, An
By: Benjamin C. Esty, Fuaad Qureshi and Mathew M Millett
Provides a basic introduction to the principles of Islamic finance. Examines the religious background and legal foundations of Islamic finance. Also discusses the development of Islamic financial institutions and the financial instruments they use. Concludes with a... View Details
Keywords: Financial Institutions; Financial Instruments; Globalization; Growth and Development; Lawfulness; Problems and Challenges; Religion; Financial Services Industry
Esty, Benjamin C., Fuaad Qureshi, and Mathew M Millett. "Introduction to Islamic Finance, An." Harvard Business School Background Note 200-002, August 1999. (Revised February 2000.)
- 03 Jul 2008
- News
A Better Solution for China
- Mar 2012
- Article
Special Report: Restoring U.S. Competitiveness
Some of the world’s most original thinkers to expain the competiteveness challenge America faces and to help point the way forward. View Details
- 2011
- Book
Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader
By: Linda A. Hill and Kent Lineback
You never dreamed being the boss would be so hard. You're caught in a web of conflicting expectations from subordinates, your supervisor, peers, and customers. You're constantly fighting fires. You're mired in office politics. You end each day exhausted and... View Details
Keywords: Management; Leadership; Management Skills; Employee Relationship Management; Personal Development and Career; Groups and Teams; Social and Collaborative Networks
Hill, Linda A., and Kent Lineback. Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader. Harvard Business Review Press, 2011.
- March 2013 (Revised May 2013)
- Supplement
Distribution at American Airlines (C)
By: Benjamin Edelman
Presents 2011-2012 updates to American's distribution strategy including new challenges and disputes. View Details
Edelman, Benjamin. "Distribution at American Airlines (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 913-034, March 2013. (Revised May 2013.) (request a courtesy copy.)
- Jul 15 2015
- Testimonial
Developing Exceptional Leaders
- 10 Apr 2019
- News