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Research & Development, Project Code SX-70 - Edwin H. Land & Polaroid | Harvard Business School

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Our Mission & Team | Institute for Business in Global Society

and the Quest for Perfection. Drew Keller Director Drew Keller is the Director of BiGS. He is in charge of setting the direction of the Institute, in collaboration with the Senior Associate Dean, and leads the implementation of BiGS’... View Details

31 May 2004
Research & Ideas

How Team Leaders Show Support–or Not

for testing home health aids). Q: What did you learn from the two "extreme teams" you followed out of a total pool of twenty-six? One, which you call the "Vision" team, received the highest rating for daily perceived... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

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Frequently Asked Questions | HBS Online

kept confidential and anonymous. The goal of this 360° assessment—and one of Leadership Principles’ primary learning objectives—is to help you gain greater self-awareness and insight into how peers and View Details

13 Nov 2013
Research & Ideas

Should Men’s Products Fear a Woman’s Touch?

"Another twisted branch on the family tree," proclaimed a full-page magazine advertisement. A separate ad stated, "If you lose it in the parking lot, everyone can direct you to it," while a third told readers that... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Consumer Products; Food & Beverage; Auto

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The Idea of Instant Photography - Edwin H. Land & Polaroid | Harvard Business School

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25 Jan 2024
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Alumni Gain Insights on Nigeria’s New Government; Taipei Alumni Host Faculty Guest

Clubs News Clubs News HBS Alumni in Nigeria Discuss New Government’s Fiscal Policies To better understand the economic and policy direction of Nigeria’s newly sworn-in government, the HBS Association of Nigeria hosted a hybrid program on... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

15 Dec 2023
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Exploring Business Opportunities in Africa; Alumni Grapple with Plastic Waste Problem

Clubs News Clubs News Webinar illuminates broad array of business opportunities across Africa On December 5th, the HBS African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA) hosted ‘Doing Business in Africa: From Opportunity to Action’, a webinar panel of HBS alumni who shared... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

26 Mar 2024
Blog Post

IFC India: Financing the Climate Transition in India

year) offers optimism. If individuals in rich countries contribute USD 700 each, we could potentially meet the funding needs. 2) Where is the Current Funding Going? 80% of the allocated funds are directed towards energy and mobility,... View Details

10 Jan 2022
Research & Ideas

How to Get Companies to Make Investments That Benefit Everyone

does not currently exist,” he writes. “Thus, by writing this code, they obtain a direct benefit while creating a positive externality: Anyone else can also have access to this feature for no (or little) cost.” And this is done on a global... View Details

Keywords: by Lane Lambert

08 Nov 2021
Blog Post

4 Ways the MS/MBA is Preparing Me for a Career in Health Care and the Life Sciences

learned a lot at McKinsey about business and strategy, but I really missed the science. The plan was to pursue an MS in biomedical engineering, until a few colleagues sent me press articles about the new Harvard joint degree, through... View Details

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Title IX & Gender Equity | About

discrimination and is prohibited by Title IX and by the University. The University is committed to responding promptly and effectively when it learns of any form of possible discrimination based on sex. The University responds to reports... View Details

16 Dec 2014
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First Look: December 16

technologies compete in production and innovation, in the sense that research can be directed to either clean or dirty technologies. If dirty technologies are more advanced to start with, the potential transition to clean technology can... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

18 Jul 2011
Research & Ideas

Looking in the Mirror: Questions Every Leader Must Ask

and priorities--they're working 80-hour weeks! In his book, Kaplan discusses techniques for matching available hours with key priorities, so executives can learn to do much more effective work and better manage their time. He recommends... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

11 Apr 2011
Lessons from the Classroom

Teaching a ‘Lean Startup’ Strategy

we're learning in the course is that pivoting is really hard." Of course, in carving a path to the PMF, startups may find that they have to shift the company in a completely new direction. In lean startup lingo, it's a process known... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Technology; Computer

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Diversity and Equity - Alumni

supports both core priorities and new initiatives, and donors have the option to direct their gift specifically to diversity and equity . To learn about other opportunities to support HBS’s efforts in this... View Details

16 Dec 2020
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My HBS Student Loan Story: Ina Foalea (MBA 2018)

of my responsibilities. I have a support system and know that if things don’t go as expected, it’s still going to be ok. How did you approach your career search? Was it influenced by concerns about loans or debt repayment? My student loans did influence my career View Details

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Sergio Velasquez-Terjesen

real advantage in the marketplace and where sustainability can be most impactful." Changing directions again, Sergio has secured a consulting internship with McKinsey in Houston. "Consulting touches all aspects of business. It... View Details

Keywords: Manufacturing/Energy; Consulting

01 Oct 1996
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Trading Up — Kenneth D. Brody (MBA 1971)

dealmaker but something of a kingmaker as well. "When I graduated from college with an engineering degree, I knew nothing about politics and less about investment banking," the tall, trim Brody recalls with a chuckle. "My best friend, an HBS graduate, urged me to... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons

10 Apr 2018
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First Look at New Research, April 10, 2018

relationship between friendship formation and self-reported health but not diet. This study provides evidence for both an indirect effect of friendship formation on self-reported health via perceived social support and a direct effect of... View Details