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Dr. Logg studies how people can improve the accuracy of their judgments and decisions. Her main program of work examines when people are most likely to leverage the power of algorithms to improve their accuracy. Research on what she calls “theory of machine” is... View Details

Keywords: Decision Making; Judgment; Algorithms; Advice Taking

30 May 2005
Research & Ideas

Six Steps for Making Your Threat Credible

for it to back away from the public commitment he made. If the company now fails to respond with a competitive bid, it is likely to take a greater hit in the stock market than if he had simply kept quiet and let you bid. By increasing the... View Details

Keywords: by Deepak Malhotra

28 Sep 2011
Research & Ideas

The Profit Power of Corporate Culture

much more likely to remain in an organization, leading directly to fewer hires from outside the organization," Heskett writes in the book. "This, in turn, results in lower wage costs for talent; lower recruiting, hiring, and... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

26 Feb 2007
Research & Ideas

The Power of the Noncompete Clause

passed, often twelve to twenty-four months. Such a clause, for instance, sparked a public legal battle two years ago when Google hired away a top Microsoft executive, Kai-Fu Lee. But disputes and tensions over noncompetes are not isolated instances. As most managers... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

20 Oct 2023
News

Highlights from the Fall 2023 Alumni Board Meeting

a cost of customer acquisition that has more than doubled. In addition to managing those challenges, HBS Online is focused on staying engaged in the market, experimenting with emerging trends like AI, and launching new products. Notable... View Details

25 Aug 2009
First Look

First Look: August 25

pooling equilibria exist becomes smaller, and firms are more likely to anger consumers. Regulation can increase welfare, for example, through fines (even if there are no changes in prices). We illustrate these gains in a monopoly setting,... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

01 Sep 2021
Op-Ed

How Women Can Learn from Even Biased Feedback

possibly unsurprising, way: Women expected more gender bias in their feedback than men did. "Gender bias in performance feedback is a well-documented phenomenon. Women are less likely to receive specific feedback tied to work outcomes."... View Details

Keywords: by Francesca Gino

21 Sep 2020
Research & Ideas

Are You Sabotaging Your Own Company?

it says, people can cause time-sucking distractions that stall an organization’s output by doing physical damage to equipment, buildings, and methods of transportation using everyday items found in a home or workplace. This involves petty mischief View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

14 Sep 2020
Research & Ideas

You're Right! You Are Working Longer and Attending More Meetings

fatigue has long set in for many employees, a likely factor in shrinking meeting times. Gathering in person doesn’t seem as draining as staring at a screen. “The issue with Zoom is that you’re always on there. You have to show a... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

21 Aug 2000
Research & Ideas

Inside the OR: Disrupted Routines and New Technologies

coordination; and engagement in process innovation. Teams that prepare by setting aside time to gather together and preview all aspects of a disruptive procedure, for example, are more likely to successfully implement the technology. At... View Details

Keywords: by Hilah Geer

12 Sep 2024
Blog Post

4 Things You Need to Know about Immersive FIELD Courses at HBS

during the summer EC enrollment process and pending availability. Specific IFC offerings and locations vary year-to-year. Additionally, students enrolled in each IFC have the opportunity to submit preferences for which project, if applicable, that they would View Details

17 Jan 2011
Research & Ideas

Being the Boss

what you'd like that person to be like. There are really bad bosses, and you can't be naive or cynical about this. It's hard to be successful with a bad boss, and sometimes success means figuring out how to get out of that situation. But... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

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Team - Case Method Project

areas of curriculum development and teacher education, and she plays a direct role in providing support for participating teachers. Joanna has worked for Harvard Business School in various administrative capacities since 2008. In her free time, she View Details

05 Mar 2009
What Do You Think?

How Frank or Deceptive Should Leaders Be?

depression, the more likely we are to have one. If one subscribes to this line of thinking, avoiding the use of certain terms like "depression" may make sense. How frank should leaders be? Jim... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

15 Mar 2017
Blog Post

An Average Day at HBS

Prospective students often visit campus to learn more about life at HBS. They’re curious about things like case method, housing, and the section experience. But once you get on campus, what is the day-to-day student experience like? We... View Details

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For Alumni - Health Care

like to get involved healthcare_initiative@hbs.edu Apply to be a Blavatnik Fellow The Blavatnik Fellowship in Life Science Entrepreneurship provides a select group of Harvard Business School MBA alumni with the opportunity to work with... View Details

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Impact Stories | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

intention in mind when she... Once in a Lifetime Opportunities Kasia Stochniol MBA 2014 In 2011, at 26 years of age, Kasia Stochniol (MBA 2014) packed her bag... “It’s like a pie-eating contest” Josh Latson MBA 2015 One night during his... View Details

Fast Answer

PE & VC investors by investment criteria (industry, stage and geography)

Useful filters in Preqin include estimated dry powder, total amount raised. Before exporting, click Manage Columns to customize what data you would like to include in your excel file. Click Export. PitchBook Go to Investors on... View Details

16 Jan 2018
Blog Post

How Can I Prepare to Apply for Financial Aid at HBS?

opportunities for eligible students to obtain additional aid throughout the HBS MBAid Journey. You may be eligible for aid and support through our other complementary Harvard Fellowships like the Forward Fellowship (aid for students from... View Details

01 Jun 2024
News

Alumni Achievement Awards 2024

Photographed by Susan Young; Edited by Julia Hanna MORE ON THE RECIPIENTS Read more about the 2024 recipients, and learn about past recipients. ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS SITE MORE ON THE RECIPIENTS Read more about the 2024 recipients, and learn about past recipients.... View Details

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