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01 Dec 2023
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Wide Horizon

independent life.” In the ASD research community, parental advocacy has been a crucial force. Van de Water, the UC Davis researcher, notes that her school’s MIND Institute, a center for autism research where she serves as associate... View Details

Keywords: Dan Morrell; Photos by Sarah Wilson

27 Jun 2005
Research & Ideas

Asian and American Leadership Styles: How Are They Unique?

significant in the minds of top executives. Asia is bedeviled by official corruption that reaches far into business. America has less of this, but has in its place considerable financial reporting fraud. Both are very dangerous to the... View Details

Keywords: by D. Quinn Mills

24 Jan 2023
Research & Ideas

Passion at Work Is a Good Thing—But Only If Bosses Know How to Manage It

expectations in the minds of prospective employees.” With these suggestions in mind, passion need not be an obstacle. "A big tenet of my research is understanding that the pursuit of passion is more difficult and challenging than what... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

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2.1.2 Using ChatGPT & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools - MBA

important considerations to keep in mind when using these tools, including information security and data privacy, compliance, copyright and academic integrity. Generative AI is a rapidly evolving technology and HBS’ policies may be... View Details

01 Mar 2024
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In Harmony

Kim at Seoul’s government-built Hoehyeon “Citizens’ Apartments.” Opened in 1970, it stands as a reminder of a Korea from a very different era. Like so many South Koreans of a certain age, Michael ByungJu Kim (MBA 1990) lives in a country where the past lingers,... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; photographs by Jun Michael Park; private equity; fiction; financial crisis; leadership; Korea

06 Mar 2012
First Look

First Look: March 6

towering vision, of executing on an epic technology project, and of changing minds on an unprecedented scale. It examines the forces that both facilitate and derail change. It also examines the leadership style and motivation of Nilekani... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

24 Oct 2016
Research & Ideas

Bernie Madoff Explains Himself

someone who fell prey to biases and the tendency to rationalize.” The scary link between ambition and infamy It’s especially important for budding entrepreneurs to appreciate the link between Madoff’s ambition and his slippery slope to infamy, says Soltes, whose new... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Financial Services

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California - Global

growth. LinkedIn’s mission of “connecting the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful,” seemed more relevant than ever. A key question that was top of mind for senior executives was how to measure performance to... View Details

04 Sep 2013
What Do You Think?

How Relevant is Long-Range Strategic Planning?

this month, the topic is strategy planning and organization. Conventional thinking and organization that has encouraged us to seek sustainable competitive advantage in the past is being questioned in today's business environment. Some are even suggesting that the View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

04 Jun 2024
Research & Ideas

Navigating Consumer Data Privacy in an AI World

making all these promises about never selling your information. However, slogans usually aren't enough for customers—they want to see actual actions. Being transparent about how you use their data is crucial. Huang: One important thing for a company to keep in View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Technology; Information Technology

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How to Create a Psychologically Safe Workplace - Recruiting

practice, this looks like creating a work environment in which employees feel secure in speaking their minds without fear of retribution or embarrassment. There are obvious reasons psychological safety is good for business: incorporating... View Details

04 Mar 2024
Research & Ideas

Want to Make Diversity Stick? Break the Cycle of Sameness

progress on racial diversity or vice versa,” he says. Recognize that any progress is good progress. That is, when leaders take even small steps in the direction of diversity, they should keep in mind that those efforts may have... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

04 Sep 2001
Research & Ideas

Is Government Just Stupid? How Bad Decisions Are Made

seek to expand the discussion by focusing on the limitations of the human mind. Most people recognize tradeoffs as exchanges that result in both a gain and a loss, but the human mind consistently overlooks wise tradeoffs—trades in which... View Details

Keywords: by Max H. Bazerman, Jonathan Baron & Katherine Shonk

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Propose an Independent Project - MBA

project, and have a clear understanding of the final deliverable. The sponsoring organization and the student team should develop a work plan ahead of time that outlines the expectations for time spent on-site. Please keep in mind that... View Details

21 Dec 2023
Blog Post

Top 10 MBA Voices Blogs of 2023

compassion, and courage. Read More>>> HOW I SPENT MY HBS 2+2 DEFERRAL: SAM PEREZ DIARTE When I was younger, I watched telenovelas with my mom. I looked beyond the drama and strove to have this luxurious life of executives in the shows. I set my View Details

05 Dec 2016
Research & Ideas

How To Deceive Others With Truthful Statements (It's Called 'Paltering,' And It's Risky)

than both lying by commission and lying by omission. People who lie by commission have trouble justifying the behavior in their minds because they are aware they gave statements that were explicitly false. However, many executives who... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

29 Nov 2022
Research & Ideas

Is There a Method to Musk’s Madness on Twitter?

company. We have to keep in mind that Musk and his co-investors do have more capital available should they want to again bail out the company. So, in that sense, they do theoretically have some flexibility on what to do about the coming... View Details

Keywords: by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette; Technology

13 Mar 2023
Op-Ed

How Leaders Should Leave

and in the industry about your reasons for leaving. You want to control the narrative around your departure and avoid any hint of acrimony. You will also need to agree on a date of departure. Keep in mind that you may be explaining your... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch

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Frequently Asked Questions - MBA

up to each individual student which to take. When to take the test is also up to each student (keeping mind your GMAT or GRE test date must fall within a specified time frame). A range of test scores are acceptable as admissions decisions... View Details

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My One Case: MBA Class of 2023 Looks Back - MBA

Blog Blog MBA Voices Filter Results Arrow Down Arrow Up Read posts from Author Alumni Author Career and Professional Development Staff Author HBS Community Author HBS Faculty Author MBA Admissions Author MBA Students Topics Topics 1st Year (RC) 2+2 Program 2nd Year... View Details

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