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- 01 Dec 2010
- News
The Father of Modern Advertising
copywriters at Lord Thomas invented the “salesmanship in print” business model that sustained the industry for decades to come. In short, the firm convinced clients that print ads should follow a salesman’s approach, offering the View Details
- 17 Oct 2013
- Research & Ideas
Reserve Bank Governor Discusses India’s Financial Opportunities
estimate how fast we were growing," he said. When an audience member asked about the future of the nation's banking system, Rajan listed five potential areas for improvement: the banking structure ("We're creating more... View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- 09 Apr 2013
- First Look
First Look: April 9
belonging to the Lowell General Physician Hospital Organization (LGPHO). The case describes the LGPHO physicians' experience during their first two years under the AQC, allowing students to assess the group's performance as well as View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 04 Oct 2006
- Lessons from the Classroom
Surviving Success: When Founders Must Go
what Cirne should do. "Is it critical to keep Cirne at Wily, or is it the worst thing for a company to keep a founder who is disenchanted with a change?" he asks. "How much should the company fight to keep Cirne from leaving altogether? What are the... View Details
- 15 Dec 2024
- News
Forward Thinking
centers run around the clock. Some industry observers wonder if AI’s potential returns can outweigh these rising electric bills—and the cost to the climate from the widespread use of fossil fuels in the sector. But Bill Nussey (MBA 1996),... View Details
- Profile
Dominic Mensah
journey feels like a project with potential to transform my world. However, alongside its grandeur, there's lingering fear of important tradeoffs. After a few weeks of crunching through cases, I quickly realized that the fears that... View Details
- 10 Feb 2022
- Blog Post
African American Student Union Spotlight on HBCUs
were creating solutions for business problems and societal issues that I had not previously considered. I quickly realized that was the type of learning environment I wanted to immerse myself in, and I was confident that an MBA would help me achieve my full View Details
- 20 Feb 2019
- Blog Post
Part 1: Military Transition and the JD/MBA - Setting Career Goals
Think About Your Next and Last Job(s) The first step in transition is to assess what’s out there. I recommend veterans to research potential career paths extensively before determining what education or training experience is necessary;... View Details
- 05 Dec 2016
- Blog Post
5 Pieces of Advice for Applying to HBS
you’re lifting your finger to hit the submit button, or when you’re walking into your interview, stop thinking about your imperfections and deficiencies. In fact, stop thinking about yourself as an individual. Rather, think of yourself as a piece of something bigger –... View Details
- Web
Undergraduate Technology Innovation Fellows Program | MBA
Fellows. Who should apply? Applicants for the Undergraduate Technology Innovation Fellows program are Harvard College sophomores and juniors who have: A record of academic excellence at Harvard College. Demonstrated leadership and View Details
- Web
Industrial Production & Materials - Business & Environment
potential to reduce emissions significantly. [47] Spotlights Omar Abou-Sayed HBS MBA 2004 CEO, Advantek Waste Management Services “With 80% of sewage globally being discharged directly into waterways and ultimately ending up in the... View Details
- 01 Jun 2011
- News
Building a Social Network
Piskorski notes that the matchmaking site eHarmony (reportedly responsible for 5 percent of all marriages in the United States) requires its users to respond to dozens of questions and adhere to strict guidelines before making direct contact with View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Sep 2011
- News
Charged Up
driven by the automotive industry, followed by smart grid stabilization solutions that provide “fill-in” power when customer demand outstrips supply. Given the technology’s potential applications and finite employee resources, the case... View Details
- 25 Aug 2022
- News
Action Plan: Fired Up
indie-music enthusiasts whose lifestyles were in sync with the company’s small, young workforce, he notes, “We didn’t have to wonder what our consumers would like; we shared their passions.” When he accepted the job at the then-Oregon-based Traeger in 2014, Andrus was... View Details
- 22 Feb 2022
- News
The Well-Healed Athlete
to studying athletes of different ages, genders, and ethnicities to better understand the potential of the healthy human body and to improve knowledge of injury prevention and rehabilitation. The goal is to give people of all abilities... View Details
- 13 Jul 2020
- News
Locally Grown
enough; zero emissions had to be the new goal. “We lost our whole potential business model,” he says. “Ninety-nine percent of startups die at that stage,” Fenwick-Smith notes. But not Lightning Systems. The company pivoted, using the... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 01 Sep 2018
- News
Turning Point: Power Outlet
around was a fact that had stayed with me ever since I heard it: Black boys as young as 10 years old are no longer viewed as innocent children but as a potential threat and aggressor. That made me feel like I was on the clock with my own... View Details
- 01 Dec 2017
- News
The Robots Are Coming to Save Your Job
becoming even more acute over time.” Beyond answering short-term labor needs, Eckert thinks these kinds of co-bots also have the potential to upend traditional factory economics. “For a generation now, you had to go to a low labor cost... View Details
Keywords: Dan Morrell
- 01 Jun 1997
- News
Short Takes
favor, yet they are convinced that they are being just," notes Fenwick. "Managers should recognize that there will always be a potential for conflict when decision-makers stand to gain from their choices." View Details
Keywords: Judith A. Ross
- 01 Mar 2007
- News
Courting the Poor
this merger as well as to lay out guidelines for future growth initiatives. Throughout this discussion issues of cultural fit for employees and customers as well as the limitations of the CEO’s charisma are investigated. Frei hopes that students will see the View Details