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- 01 Jun 2018
- News
The Long Run
Jim Langford waits for no squirrel. On a clear January morning in Atlanta, driving with considerable speed and purpose, he barrels up the hill of the Carter Center campus in a 2012 Toyota Camry. He’s talking about poetry, which he writes... View Details
- 01 Sep 2011
- News
Letters to the Editor
was 57 years ago! After earning my MBA in 1954 and doctorate in 1957, both from HBS, I became a professor at the University of Washington. As a visiting professor at Stanford in 1966, I taught a course in... View Details
- 30 Dec 2013
- Research & Ideas
Most Popular Articles of 2013
of reader e-mails, Jim Heskett wonders whether the term "servant leadership" is an oxymoron? Clay Christensen's Milkshake Marketing About 95 percent of new products fail. The problem often is that... View Details
Keywords: by Staff
- 29 Mar 2008
- Research & Ideas
Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Organizations of the Future
respective authors for submission to peer-reviewed academic journals in the relevant fields. In addition, Jim Heskett published a synopsis of the opening panelists' discussion in his monthly column in HBS... View Details
Keywords: by Teresa M. Amabile & Mukti Khaire
- 01 Mar 2014
- News
My HBS Eureka Moment
one of which made it into The New Yorker. Make the Hard Call Jim Leslie (MBA 1969) Listen to Jim Leslie describe his moment: IN HIS MARKETING COURSE, Professor Walt Salmon... View Details
- 01 Dec 2015
- News
The Harvard Business School Campaign: Regional Events
the reception and strolling dinner held in Seattle’s History of Flight Museum during The Harvard Business School Campaign Seattle Regional Event. Joan Schaefer (MBA 1977), Clyde Loughridge (MBA 1951), and Jim Schaefer (MBA 1977) during a... View Details
- Fast Answer
Buying a Small Business Pt1: General (For HBS Alumni)
I need a general overview about how to buy a small business. Where can I start? You may begin with the following: HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business: Think Big, Buy Small, Own Your Own Company by HBS Professors Richard Ruback and... View Details
- 12 PM – 1 PM EST, 13 Dec 2016
- Webinars: Trending@HBS
Buying a Small Business: How to Take Advantage of Big Opportunities
There are over 1 million smaller firms in North America and each year thousands and thousands come up for sale, principally as founders retire. Acquiring the right kind of smaller firm offers very compelling economic rewards, and you can become CEO of one of these... View Details
- 01 Sep 2012
- News
Path Forward
Nearly 500 alumni and other business and policy leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., in June for the latest in the School’s series of regional US Competitiveness Project events. A panel discussion led by Professor Michael Porter featured... View Details
- 20 Nov 2024
Military Explore the HBS Case Method
Now is your chance to experience the case method live! Join Professor Jim Matheson, Faculty Advisor to the Armed Forces Alumni Association, for this highly interactive virtual class. All prospective... View Details
- 22 Jan 2018
- Sharpening Your Skills
Why You Are Unhappy at Work
feeling. What can be done to improve the office environment? Research by Harvard Business School professors suggests these problems are not only common—but solvable. Here are some of our most insightful stories about unmotivated employees... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Mar 2008
- News
Secrets Behind a VC Success Story
Jim Breyer (MBA ’87) never intended to make a career of venture capital. But he turned out to be pretty good at picking winners and helped propel Accel Partners into the ranks of the top VC firms. more Case-Method Godfather Chris... View Details
- 01 Dec 1996
- News
Faculty Symposium Honors McArthur
Ethics, Economics, and Organizations Professors Thomas R. Piper and Lynn Sharp Paine Service Management Professor James L. Heskett and Associate View Details
Keywords: Daniel Penrice
- 01 Mar 2014
- News
Faculty and Alumni Books for March 2014
black rights offers a firsthand view of the debates, boycotts, marches, and negotiations that would change the face of race relations in Chicago and the United States at large. Think Inside the Box: Discover the Exceptional Business inside Your Organization by Tim... View Details
- 31 Dec 2012
- Research & Ideas
Most Popular Stories of 2012
brands in the world. Professor Anita Elberse discusses the keys to Sir Alex's long-time success. 7. Why Is Trust So Hard to Achieve in Management? Published: July 5, 2012 There are many reasons for the trust gap between employees and... View Details
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- 14 Nov 2024
- Blog Post
Weekend Sprint: Accelerating Climate Solutions
This fall, Professor Jim Matheson offered the inaugural "Launching Climate Ventures" Sprint, a one-day program that provided students with an understanding of the process of launching a climate-focused... View Details
- 01 Oct 2000
- News
The Class of 1975 in Review
the bet, but his antics no doubt ruled out Baker Scholar honors for the future investment banker. The Cold Calls. There is nothing like seeing the bold and confident get called on to start a case when they least expect it. Professor View Details
Keywords: J. Hans Stumm
- 01 Mar 2008
- News
Classroom Legend
organized by Christensen and colleagues Jim Heskett and David Garvin drew 85 participants from sixty universities around the world. That same year, Christensen was named to the Robert Walmsley University... View Details
- 01 Mar 2008
- News
Faculty Research Online
currently practiced, contributes much to creativity and innovation, says Professor Emeritus Jim Heskett. What changes will allow managers, particularly in larger organizations, to add value to the creative... View Details
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sponsors. During a one-week residency at HBS, college seniors from underrepresented groups in business education become acquainted with the challenges and opportunities presented by a career in business. Professor James L. View Details