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Work groups are the building blocks of organizations. They are found in all areas of an organization, from research and development to customer service, and at all levels, from the executive suite to the factory floor. Some are incredibly successful, while others are... View Details

Keywords: Framework; Leadership Style; Service Operations; Organizational Culture; Performance Effectiveness; Groups and Teams; Research and Development; Behavior

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07 Apr 2021
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Zoom meetings, hybrid work models: What to expect when returning to the office

26 Feb 2024
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How to Have a Good Day at Work

23 Feb 2022
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How to Respectfully Discuss Contentious Issues at Work

18 Mar 2020
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Make Work from Home Work For You (And Your Team)

Work from home is not a new concept, but it is one you are hearing more about this month due to COVID-19 and precautions companies are taking to prevent the spread of illness.... View Details

17 Jun 2022
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Harvard Researcher on the Ideal Balance of Remote to Office Working

January 2021 (Revised March 2022)
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Brigad: The Future of Work

By: Nien-he Hsieh, Elena Corsi and Daniela Beyersdorfer

In 2019 Florent Malbranche, CEO and co-founder of the French tech startup Brigad, pondered the next growth steps. Founded in 2015, Brigad’s objective was two-fold: to help restaurants and bars find qualified staff for punctual shifts, and to make it easier for... View Details

Keywords: Platform Business; Gig Economy; Regulation; Entrepreneurship; Marketplace Matching; Growth and Development Strategy

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09 Jun 2022
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The MBA Class of 2022 Looks Back

way of working itself out. Don’t be so stressed or focused on things so much that you trade off quality time with your peers and enjoying your time. Two years may seem like a long time, but it’s short! Think of what you are going View Details

September 2, 2021
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How to Build a Life: The Secret to Happiness at Work

By: Arthur C. Brooks

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14 Feb 2022
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Harvard Wants MBAs to Learn How to Be Happy at Work

July 2012 (Revised January 2014)
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HGRM: Bringing Back High Touch Hospitality

By: Lynda M. Applegate and Gabriele Piccoli

The case centers on the dilemma faced by Carlo Fontana, the owner-operator of a small chain of two four-star urban hotels located in Lugano, Switzerland, and the other in Milan, Italy. Having developed an extensive customer service and operations information system,... View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Customer Relationship Management

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23 Dec 2013
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Is Obama Backing Away From Obamacare?

October 2018
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Phuc Huynh and Teach for Vietnam (A)

By: Leslie Perlow and Eunice Eun

This Harvard Business School case is about Harvard Kennedy School graduate, Phuc Huynh, who wants to establish Teach for Vietnam (TFV) in his home country and become an official Teach for All partner. It considers the concepts of giving back in one’s career and the... View Details