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

and moving forward Note: We may not be able to accommodate all interested students. We will be able to confirm participation in mid-September. Want to learn more? Reach out to the Social Enterprise Initiative: se@hbs.edu . INITIATIVES... View Details

14 Dec 2020
Research & Ideas

What Does December's Drug-Approval Dash Mean for COVID-19 Vaccines?

cause serious adverse effects, including more hospitalizations, life-threatening incidents, and deaths. The findings come at a time when regulatory agencies around the world are considering end-of-the-year emergency applications for... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost; Pharmaceutical; Health

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Global Leadership Roundtables | Institute for Business in Global Society

societal challenges and to create a thriving ecosystem for translating that research into action. The Global Leadership Roundtables allow us to reach this mission in three key ways: We create two-way... View Details

14 Apr 2014
Research & Ideas

Difficulties for Women Bridging Racial, Generational, and Global Divides

the news network for suggesting that black females would cast votes based on gender or race rather on candidates' political platforms. During that same period, Oprah Winfrey endorsed Obama for president,... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

22 Nov 2022
Blog Post

Alumni Leaders on Decarbonization Strategies for Combatting Climate Change

annually. Together, the 2021 Infrastructure Bill’s $265 billion for clean energy and the $386 billion in the IRA, the total investment almost reaches the $700-$800 billion annual budget of the Department of... View Details

29 Jan 2019
Research & Ideas

'Green Bonds' May Be Our Best Bet for Environmental Damage Control

Municipalities have been selling bonds to pay for public works projects—fire stations, parking garages,sewage treatment systems—for 200 years. It’s only in the past decade or so, however, that they’ve been selling them with an extra perk: helping the environment. In... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Energy; Utilities; Construction; Green Technology; Public Administration

26 Oct 2022
Research & Ideas

How Paid Promos Take the Shine Off YouTube Stars (and Tips for Better Influencer Marketing)

YouTube influencers amass followers by filming everything from popping pimples to reviewing lipstick, with businesses watching closely for marketing opportunities. But audience loyalty only goes so far. When YouTubers post too many paid... View Details

Keywords: by Kara Baskin; Technology; Media & Broadcasting

01 Jun 2021
What Do You Think?

Are Employers Ready for a Flood of 'New' Talent Seeking Work?

return of a pandemic. But what about potential opportunities associated with the recession of the coronavirus, opportunities associated with a “reshuffling of the deck” in the workforce caused by COVID-19 that could create opportunities View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

07 Oct 2013
Research & Ideas

The Case for Combating Climate Change with Nuclear Power and Fracking

If you ask any given environmentalist to identify the biggest threat to the planet, you may expect to hear about man-made climate change, consumerism, or overpopulation. But if you ask Harvard Business School's Joseph B. Lassiter, he'll toss in another: single-issue... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Energy; Utilities

31 Mar 2020
Blog Post

Know Your Audience – Recruiting HBS Students for Investment Management

The “Know Your Audience” series on the HBS Recruiting Blog highlights trends in recruiting for various industries. Learn more about student interest, effective recruiting strategies, and best practices from HBS staff dedicated to your... View Details

Keywords: Investment Management / Hedge Fund

12 Oct 1999
Research & Ideas

Spirit at Work: The Search for Deeper Meaning in the Workplace

"spiritual anchors for the new millennium." Clearly, something of a nonmaterial nature is stirring in the corporate temple. But questions abound. Just what does it mean to bring spirituality into the workplace? Is this an... View Details

Keywords: by Marguerite Rigoglioso

06 Jan 2021
Research & Ideas

Unexpected Exercise Advice for the Super Busy: Ditch the Rigid Routine

on these day-to-day patterns can help people overcome bigger self-defeating tendencies. “Why do we mindlessly, automatically reach for the potato chips instead of the carrot sticks?” he asks. “When we... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

25 Jan 2016
Research & Ideas

When Negotiating a Price, Never Bid with a Round Number

recent study of mergers and acquisitions, investors who offer “precise” bids for company shares yield better market outcomes than those who offer round-numbered bids. “If one party gives a round number, it... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

16 Nov 2021
News

Getting Back Together for Global Networking Night; Healthcare Conference Draws New Interest

Plan, Drake is leading a comprehensive strategy for inclusive excellence throughout the HBS community of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other constituents. Organized by HBSAAA copresidents Sara Clarke (MBA 1997) and Lewis Long (MBA... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

22 Jul 2021
News

Mentoring Fashion Startups in Singapore; Rising Star Accolades for Mid-Career Women

session over a week in June, where they were matched one-to-one with seven HBS alumni mentors for guidance on strategy, problem-solving, and more. The club designed the War Room series to allow HBS alumni to interact directly with... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

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The MOC Affiliate Network Impact - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

Nicaragua and Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Latvia. Since then, the network has grown by roughly ten affiliate institutions per year and currently records over 100 institutions from 67 countries. Over the last decade MOC affiliates have taught 2,258 MOC... View Details

11 Sep 2018
Blog Post

Care for the Elderly: Process is More Important Than the Destination

With the support of the HBS Summer Fellows Program, I had the opportunity to follow my passion and work on my project to support senior care in China. As China is entering into an ageing society sooner than everyone might have imagined (222 million, 16.1% older than 60... View Details

Keywords: Health Care

25 Jan 2019
Blog Post

Not Waiting for Progress: Diversity and Inclusion in the Film Industry

This is a repost from the Alumni Stories blog. Brickson Diamond (MBA 1999) has never been one to, as he puts it, “just sit back and wait for progress to happen.” His role as cofounder and chair of the Blackhouse Foundation is a case in... View Details

22 Mar 2021
Blog Post

3 Key Steps for Crafting Your Retirement with Intention: Advice from Career Coach, Lauren Murphy

You have been financially planning for retirement for years, consulting with advisors, estimating your expenses, and adjusting your portfolio. Now with retirement on the horizon another pressing question... View Details

05 Jun 2012
First Look

First Look: June 5

Reaching for Yield in the Bond Market Authors:Bo Becker and Victoria Ivashina Abstract Reaching-for-yield-the propensity to buy riskier assets in order to achieve higher... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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