Experiences - Publications - Faculty & Research

05 Nov 2021
Blog Post

Video Blog: Why I Decided to Pursue an MBA at HBS

stories. And that translated over into the actual MBA experience itself. My first year of school, I mean, just how vulnerable people let themselves be about the things that they'd gone through or the thoughts that they have percolating in... View Details

03 Mar 2003
Research & Ideas

Top Ten Legal Mistakes Made by Entrepreneurs

value." Lawyers who have no experience working with entrepreneurs and venture capitalists will most likely focus on the wrong things.—Constance Bagley # 10: Failing to incorporate early enough. One problem that arises here is the... View Details

Keywords: by Staff

17 Jun 2011
HBS Case

KFC’s Explosive Growth in China

but who also had experience in the Western way of doing business. "It was a foot in both worlds," Shelman says. "They knew firsthand the Western model but they also understood the challenges of operating in this Chinese,... View Details

Keywords: by Maggie Starvish; Food & Beverage

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Getting Started - Alumni

and cover letter templates, and learn how fellow alumni made a career change. Find a Job Find a Job Find a Career Coach Did you know that HBS alumni get 6 complimentary coaching sessions a year? Learn How a Career Coach Can Help You Find a Career Coach The coaching... View Details

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Rachel H Chung

with me. Coming to HBS is like Being at the world’s best test kitchen. I feel like I’m constantly tasting new flavors and experimenting with new recipes. Before HBS, I had minimal exposure to various industries and certain subjects, and... View Details

02 Jun 2020
Research & Ideas

Coronavirus Careers: Cloud Kitchens Are Now Serving

seasonal flu and colds happen. The pandemic has offered a crash course in how viruses spread. Meanwhile, many conventional restaurants have become cloud kitchens by necessity. This unwanted experience might now prove valuable, at least in... View Details

Keywords: by Lena Ye and Geoffrey Jones; Food & Beverage

12 Oct 2021
News

Apollo Hires Legendary Banker Bill Lewis (MBA 1982) to Boost Top Ranks

Photo source: Apollo Global Management Inc. Investment banker Bill Lewis (MBA 1982) has joined Apollo Global Management Inc. as a senior partner and a member of Apollo’s Management Committee. Lewis had previously been Chairman of Investment Banking at Lazard, which he... View Details

28 Apr 2015
First Look

First Look: April 28

had raised a total of $12.5 million in funding and was, on many fronts, an overwhelming success. However, there were still no revenues. The founders decided it was time to experiment with different monetization strategies before deciding... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

07 Jul 2011
What Do You Think?

So We Adapt. What’s the Downside?

we convince ourselves that there isn't much to be learned from a mistake because the mistake doesn't matter. He prescribes such things as the utilization of spaces like universities in which to experiment safely, or a personal critic or... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

16 Mar 2015
Research & Ideas

Advice on Advice

discounting the wisdom they were given, often because of an egocentric bias that has them naturally favoring their own viewpoints. Sometimes people will ask for advice from others, but their true goal is to seek validation or praise for their own solutions. View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

05 Oct 2023

Top MBAs HBCU Tour - Atlanta

the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania invite you to learn about their MBA programs and the diverse community experience in business school and beyond. The event will feature a moderated panel discussion with admissions... View Details

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Globalization - Faculty & Research

top management teams in times of transformation. Keywords: Change Management ; Transformation ; Transition ; Interpersonal Communication ; Forms of Communication ; Talent and Talent Management ; Experience and Expertise ; Customer Value... View Details

28 Jun 2021
Blog Post

7 Things HBS Taught Me the Last 2 Years

me for the rest of my life. I hope this inspires others looking to get a similar transformational experience know that you can do it too! While these takeaways aren’t unique, this is my perspective. #1 You can build a community online.... View Details

16 Oct 2017
Research & Ideas

The Most Successful Startups Have Hands-On Founders

investment of a founder’s time" Koning’s working paper, released in May, is titled Learning to Manage: A Field Experiment in the Indian Startup Ecosystem. The coauthors were Aaron Chatterji and Sharique Hasan, both of Duke... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

03 Jun 2020
News

How to Thrive as a Remote Manager and Employee

Keywords: Rebecca Carnahan; Remote work

31 May 2023
News

Alumni Achievement Awards 2023

continue to push, because if you succeed, unfortunately you’re the exception. If you fail, it’s I-told-you-so.” Election bid: “Would I run for mayor of New York again? Yes, unequivocally. I wanted to use my background and experience to... View Details

Keywords: leadership; management; work-life balance

12 PM – 1:30 PM EST, 07 Dec 2023
Webinars: Career

Considering Retirement

"So you're actually thinking about retiring?!" Retirement can inspire not only excitement for new possibilities, but also fear for the future. How can you keep the parts of work you love but enjoy more balance in your life? What work will you do? How will this... View Details

08 Aug 2005
Research & Ideas

Decision Rights: Who Gives the Green Light?

How a company decides who is authorized to make what types of decisions can have a profound effect on its business, both in terms of everyday effectiveness and the bottom line. Consider the experience of one global conglomerate that... View Details

Keywords: by Peter Jacobs

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Hiring at HBS: How Summer Interns Make an Impact at Emerson Collective - Recruiting

experience because it enables students to quickly build credibility with founders and truly have empathy for what they are going through.” Ideal candidates for the growth stage teams will often have previous financial experience. The HBS... View Details

01 Sep 2003
News

Mark Schwartz

Mark Schwartz approaches his position as president and CEO of Soros Fund Management not as a new job but as a second career. It is the switch he sought after 22 years at Goldman Sachs, where he was named partner in 1988, president of the Japan group in 1997, and... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young; Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles; Finance

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