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September 2013 (Revised November 2015)
Case

Living Proof: Are We a Technology Company or a Beauty Company?

Jon Flint came up with the idea of a science-based beauty company while talking with his hairdresser about the problems with typical hair and skin care products. Together with a small team that included Professor Robert Langer of MIT, he committed to assemble a team... View Details

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Educators

Purchase

01 Sep 2008
News

Negative Ad Power

positively gentlemanly by comparison with political marketing. Many ads are devoted solely to attacking the opponent, third-party surrogates shield a candidate from taking responsibility for unverified “Swiftboating” accusations, and... View Details

Keywords: John A. Quelch;Katherine E. Jocz; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

Career Coach

Zoe Sun

internships, Zoe can provide insights into how US and Asia-based private equity funds recruit, how to best position international background to US recruiters, and how to leverage HBS resources in the recruitment process for a post-MBA... View Details

Career Coach

Parul Singh

position your resume and work experience for success. She is happy to help with career visioning, interview prep, resume and cover letter reviews. To make an appointment, please send Parul an email. Work Experience: 25Madison (MBA... View Details

21 Jun 2004
Research & Ideas

Racial Diversity Pays Off

positions in society. Sociocultural distinctions may be race, ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, and sexual orientation. Theory And Practice According to Ely, there are two competing theories about the impact of cultural diversity... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

25 Apr 2016
News

Just Rewards

Michael Darrington (PMD 27, 1974) believes in putting people first. As CEO of Greggs, which he led for 24 years to become the United Kingdom’s baking industry leader and in previous positions where he oversaw strategic turnarounds. He has... View Details

08 Sep 2020
Sharpening Your Skills

Capitalism Works Better When I Can See What You're Doing

your messages after they are read. The problem: The memory of your uninhibited behavior lingers. Research Papers Surfacing the Submerged State with Operational Transparency in Government ServicesCitizens who see the work that government is doing express more View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

14 Sep 2007
Research & Ideas

How to Profit from Scarcity

of scarcity can be a smart marketing strategy. And even if you're in the unfortunate position of experiencing very real scarcity, there are tactics you can employ to minimize the brand damage and even profit from the error. What's your... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch; Consumer Products; Advertising

13 May 2013
Blog Post

3 Projects, 1 Priceless Picture

the Women’s Training team better understand Nike’s position against global competitors and identify gaps or opportunities to consider in their business plan. Working with the group’s Strategic Planner, I also developed a ‘War Games’... View Details

Keywords: Consumer Products / Retail

16 Jul 2018
Blog Post

3 Key Take-a-Ways From My Summer at Zalando

Plan. As we discussed in a wide range of cases during my first year at HBS, diversity is a key challenge for companies worldwide, especially those which are more tech-oriented. Although Zalando is in a good position compared to other tech... View Details

Keywords: Consumer Products / Retail

Profile

Lindsay Hyde

“I’m so pleased with the level of thought and enthusiasm my classmates of all professional backgrounds have given to making a positive impact through business.” View Details

Profile

Hann Yew

allows her to integrate her science skills into a larger vision for positive change. "All the elements are there to transform health care through technology, which I am very excited about." View Details

Keywords: Consulting; Healthcare/Biotech

Profile

Carol Lauson

confirmed Carol's initial impressions. "The classroom dynamic here is distinctive. You go through so many scenarios. You see how other managers have reacted, positively or negatively, and their choices give you better insight into... View Details

05 Oct 2016
Blog Post

The Women’s College Cohort at Peek Weekend

working that you can apply in school, extracurricular activities, or in your positions directly out of undergrad. I had graduated college only about a month before coming to Peek, but the moment I stepped off of the campus, I realized... View Details

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Harvard Business School

Organization Andy Zelleke (PhD) 2003 Freedom and Constraint: The Design of Governance and Leadership Structures in British and American Firms Christopher O. Wheat (PhD) 2005 Organizational Positions and the Social Structure of Exchange... View Details

04 Sep 2019
News

A Wide Screen Approach

some vocal support on social media, has led to a change in how they position their women wrestlers. The WWE has put its female Superstars, formerly named “Divas,” on par with the male performers—meaning more match time, deeper story... View Details

01 Mar 2008
News

Negotiating with Wal-Mart

enjoyed their own versions of success with the mega-retailer. Getting a ground-level view of how two companies achieved those positive outcomes illustrates the story-within-a-story of implementing corporate change. “Achieving that is... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; General Merchandise Stores; Retail Trade

01 Oct 1996
News

Starting Now — Bruce Wasserstein (MBA 1971)

position in the mergers and acquisitions business. In addition, the firm has had some notable successes in its merchant banking business, having participated in the buyouts of IMAX, Maybelline, and Collins & Aikman, in particular.... View Details

Keywords: Marguerite Rigoglioso, with Elizabeth McNair

30 Mar 2016
News

Alumni in Middle East Connect Around a ‘Vision’ for the New HBS

challenges and opportunities facing Harvard Business School, but also the great opportunities we have to help create positive change throughout the world. “And the Campaign is about more than raising money,” he noted. “It provides an... View Details

01 Dec 1999
News

Jeff Cruikshank

his colleagues. Even when something looked to me like a genuine impending disaster - a true train wreck looming just around the next bend - there was a very good chance that I was failing to see the Big Picture. So no disasters, but there were some highly View Details

Keywords: Jeff Cruikshank

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