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Disruptive Innovation Online Course | HBS Online

Now Key Concepts Become fluent in disruptive innovation theory Assess new opportunities and potential threats Discover jobs to be done and develop frameworks to better understand customer needs Acquire techniques for executive-level... View Details

28 Apr 2015
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3 Reasons Engineers Thrive at Business School

I wanted to have an opportunity to have a bigger impact. Whether you are an engineer, scientist, or mathematician, at some point in your career you will have to lead people, manage a budget or analyze the financials of a project, or think... View Details

13 Aug 2021
Research & Ideas

Managers, Here’s How to Bond with New Hires Remotely

onboarding more permanent talent remotely. "It’s a phenomenon that is catching on." “Our results are encouraging, as they suggest that opportunities for brief informal and synchronous interactions with senior members can enhance a new... View Details

Keywords: by Lane Lambert

14 Sep 2023
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MBAs Accelerate Their Social Enterprise Ventures

towards the end of the summer. Sophy: During the summer, I conducted field visits and surveys to understand better the need and gap. I discovered that while parents have higher willingness to pay, it is the opportunity to improve... View Details

24 Oct 2018
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The Energy & Environment Club

students that bridges academia, government, and industry, ultimately increasing the number of energy-related full-time and summer employment opportunities and offers. Each year, the Energy & Environment Club hosts an “EC Internship... View Details

04 Dec 2023

HBS Information Session in Seattle

Join us for an in-person information session about the Harvard Business School MBA Program. This event is designed for prospective applicants to learn more about the MBA Program and life at HBS. The event will include an admissions presentation and the View Details

26 Sep 2011
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HBS Cases: Lady Gaga

secret that Lady Gaga's star has continued to shine and thrive. A follow-up case, Lady Gaga (B), focuses on the release strategy for her latest album, Born This Way, and the brand partnerships that were born in the wake of her successes—including a sponsorship by... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Entertainment & Recreation; Music

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Entrepreneurship Course Online | HBS Online

Now Key Concepts Identify a business opportunity Evaluate an idea and assess the market Explore the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship Leverage experiments to validate concepts and refine your business strategy Discover the key... View Details

09 Jun 2021
Research & Ideas

How Tennis, Golf, and White Anxiety Block Racial Integration

distribution of residents by race. The results were clear: When given the opportunity to do so, White people preferred to design their environments in ways that maximized their exposure to other White people and minimized their contact... View Details

Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald

26 Oct 2023

Life at HBS Chat in Sydney (In Person)

Join for a unique opportunity to hear from HBS alumni regarding their MBA experience. The Harvard Club of Australia will host a hybrid event and feature alumni who will share their backgrounds and talk about how they cultivated their... View Details

30 May 2024
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PRIDE at HBS

opportunity for RCs to meet each other and form a community within their year before they are introduced to the rest of PRIDE. PRIDE Retreat: Our annual fall retreat occurs in September and is held in Provincetown, Massachusetts – one of... View Details

06 Jan 2020
Research & Ideas

Motivate Your High Performers to Share Their Knowledge

however, may not be enough. “You need to have more active or curated interviews, giving people a reason to talk to one another, and an agenda so they can reflect on their strengths and opportunities for growth,” Stanton says. “You don’t... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

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Frequently Asked Questions | HBS Online

features short, highly produced videos of HBS faculty and guest business experts, interactive graphs and exercises, cold calls to keep you engaged, and opportunities to contribute to a vibrant online community. Do I need to come to campus... View Details

12 Nov 2018
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Student Portraits - Armed Forces Alumni Association

to work on the mission at hand. It has not always been fun, and it’s never been easy, but it has honestly been worth every ounce of struggle. All this hardship has made me the person I am today. I gained perspective from all walks of life on multiple continents, had... View Details

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Wyss House | About

constructed in 1925 to house faculty, but has been repurposed several times over the decades. The latest renovation, under the direction of Baker Design Group, Inc., targeted layout and energy efficiency, creating a green building that enhances View Details

12 Sep 2023

HBS Information Session in Beijing

Join us for an in-person information session about Harvard Business School. This event will be a great opportunity for prospective applicants to learn more from local alumni about the MBA program and life at HBS. View Details

11 Jul 2023

Q&A with Current HBS Students

Join us virtually for a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from current HBS students about their MBA journey. During this event, students will share insights about their backgrounds, experiences, and offer live answers to your... View Details

08 Nov 2023

HBS Information Session at University of Notre Dame

Do you know where an MBA can take you? Open your mind to the breadth of career opportunities available in business and feel the flexibility of the MBA degree. Come learn more about the MBA program at HBS including the 2+2 Program, a... View Details

June 2022 (Revised August 2022)
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Sustainability Reporting at Dollar Tree, Inc.

By: Suraj Srinivasan and Li-Kuan Ni

The cases discusses the ESG strategy of Dollar Tree Inc., a U.S. Fortune 500 company in the deep discount retail industry and the and shareholder pressure faced by the company. In 2022, the company faced a shareholder resolution from a renowned shareholder advocacy... View Details

Keywords: ESG; Sustainability; Shareholder Activism; Dollar Tree; Sustainability Reporting; ESG Reporting; Board Of Directors; Shareholder Engagement; GHG; Environmental Accounting; Integrated Corporate Reporting; Trends; Communication; Announcements; Voting; Environmental Management; Climate Change; Environmental Sustainability; Values and Beliefs; Corporate Accountability; Corporate Disclosure; Corporate Governance; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Policy; Reports; Business or Company Management; Risk Management; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Outcome or Result; Strategic Planning; Business and Stakeholder Relations; Situation or Environment; Opportunities; Civil Society or Community; Social Issues; Public Opinion; Strategy; Adaptation; Alignment; Business Strategy; Corporate Strategy; Value Creation; Retail Industry; United States; Virginia

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26 Mar 2021
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How to Build a Resume That Stands Above the Competition

one on one conversations with many people and utilize video meetings when possible. No conversation is a waste. Through networking, you will uncover many opportunities that are not posted to the general public, get the inside scoop of... View Details

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