Board - Publications - Faculty & Research

28 Apr 2020
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The Role of the Board Chair During a Crisis

30 Apr 2019
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Why ‘Staggered’ Boards Are Paying Off for Stock Investors

05 Feb 2021
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What Happened When India Mandated Gender Diversity on Boards

August 2005 (Revised January 2007)
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The Board of Directors at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter (B)

By: Jay W. Lorsch and Alexis Chernak

Keywords: Governing and Advisory Boards; Financial Services Industry

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11 Sep 2024
Podcast

Help Wanted: Workforce boards face greater demands and more strings

With legislative changes looming, federally funded boards must juggle the demands of workforce training, economic development, and long-term systemic goals while ensuring accountability to both local communities and federal oversight. Brad Turner-Little, President and... View Details

28 Jan 2016
News

Why MGH’s President Just Joined This Boston Tech Company’s Board

Keywords: Ambulatory Health Care Services; Health, Social Assistance

1 Mar 2009
Lecture

The Conference Board Task Force on Executive Compensation." Task Force Member, output: "The Conference Board Task Force on Executive Compensation Report.

By: Lynn S. Paine

Keywords: Executive Compensation

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July 2013 (Revised October 2013)
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United Rentals (B)

By: Jay W. Lorsch and Kathleen Durante

In April 2012, Jenne Britell, the Chairman of the board of directors of United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) was preparing her notes for an upcoming stockholders' meeting. It was a meeting unlike most other meetings she had chaired. Stockholders were about to vote on a... View Details

Keywords: Boards Of Directors; Board Committees; Chairman; Governing and Advisory Boards; Corporate Governance; Construction Industry; North America

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25 May 2017
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Harvard Business School Alumni Elected Members of Harvard Board of Overseers and Harvard Alumni Association

October 2018
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BBVA: Corporate Governance & Corporate Strategy

By: Krishna Palepu and Jordi Canals

BBVA is a very successful Spanish bank facing a number of challenges as a result of significant industry and regulatory changes. The company takes pride in its board structure and excellent corporate governance. The Chairman of the Board was wondering how best to... View Details

Keywords: Board Of Directors; Corporate Governance; Strategy; Change Management; Governing and Advisory Boards; Banking Industry; Spain

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