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- 15 Aug 2005
- HBS Case
Classic Cases Live On at HBS
firm owned a number of patents and was the inventor of the first portable welding machine. But it stood out in other ways, too. While Lincoln, a nonunion shop, offered no benefits, it provided guaranteed employment, had an employee... View Details
Keywords: by Garry Emmons
- 01 Jun 2009
- News
From Beats to Tweets
MC Hammer, the 1990s rapper known to his mother as Stanley K. Burrell, visited HBSin February in his latest incarnation: expert on social-media sites, music, and business. According to the Harvard Crimson, Burrell noted that social media, more than any other, excels in... View Details
- 01 Sep 2013
- News
The First Scrum
Edited by Linda Kush Fifty years ago, two Scotsmen started an HBS rugby team to help relieve the stress of studies. A look back at one of the School's most storied traditions. Photo courtesy of Mike Rush (MBA 1972) When the game of rugby first came to Harvard Business... View Details
- 01 Jun 2005
- News
Wizard to the Rescue
Just how much is the famous HBS brand worth? Quite a lot, it seems, from the humorous turn of events in this year’s HBS Show, The Wizard of Hawes. When Dean Clark takes HBS public, savvy students become overnight billionaires. But the good times don’t roll for long... View Details
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2023 Symposium - Race, Gender & Equity
inform her engagement in social change.Yuille’s diverse professional formation — federal law clerk, Latin Americanist socio-economic development lawyer, Wall Street corporate transactional attorney, public school teacher, pro bono... View Details
- Web
1.19 Immersive Field Courses (IFC) | MBA
Course Fee IFCs require a firm commitment and carry a financial obligation. Financial aid is available in the form of a student loan, a need-based HBS scholarship, or a combination of both depending on individual circumstances. The... View Details
- 30 May 2025
- News
Galas in NYC and Mexico City; NFL Coach Shares Leadership Insights in Charlotte
HBS Club of Mexico Celebrates Connection with Gala Dinner The HBS Club of Mexico joined the Harvard Club of Mexico in celebrating the latter’s 75th anniversary with the Harvard Gala Mexico, held on May 12 at the Club de Industriales in Mexico City. Approximately 275... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 04 Oct 2021
- Blog Post
Tapping into “Nontraditional” Private Equity and Venture Capital Talent at HBS
well as the breadth and depth of talent at HBS. Joshua Mbanusi’s Road to HBS Joshua Mbanusi grew up the youngest of five children raised by a single mother and his earliest days shaped his career decisions and professional passions. “To... View Details
- 03 May 2004
- What Do You Think?
How Much Is Enough?
compared to the others. As a manager, this is very complex because one must consider not only what is just enough for the firm and each employee, but also each employee's perception of what is just enough." It raises the question... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 08 Dec 2015
- News
Living the Legacy
kinship, which fostered a strong professional relationship. Cera, the Kusisto’s youngest daughter, is a J.D. candidate at University of Michigan Law School. She is looking forward to a summer job at a large legal View Details
- 01 Sep 2006
- News
Does My Résumé Work?
terms of compensation? Radtke suggested finding someone who already works in the field — a friend or a friend of a friend — and asking for a general range. “Executive search firms can also be helpful,” he said, “especially if you have an... View Details
- 01 Mar 2007
- News
Letters to the Editor
While James Hoagland is correct that in recent years there is a growing tendency to flip or resell buyouts after a rapid turnaround, the general experience is actually quite different. As I mentioned, holding periods and investment time horizons of many successful... View Details
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Harvard Business School
being named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and receiving the Robert F. Greenhill Award for outstanding service to HBS. Dr. Cash earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Texas Christian University, where his... View Details
- 28 Apr 2010
- Research & Ideas
Earth Day Reflections
company's commitment to sustainability mean that firms that ignore this do so at their own risk. BMW Group has been a leader in recognizing this. Several years ago, it issued a Sustainable Value Report detailing energy consumed, water... View Details
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- 08 Dec 2009
- First Look
First Look: Dec. 8
innovations by single user individuals or firms and open collaborative innovation projects. We analyze the design costs and architectures and communication costs associated with each model. We conclude that innovation by individual users... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 23 Feb 2015
- News
Preserving a Musical Tradition; Inspiring Future Generations
They are playing songs that everybody knows and the crowd will be singing along.” These students—“probably the best guitarists in the area”—are the next generation of professional musicians, the people who will be invigorating traditional... View Details
- 01 Jun 2004
- News
Luxe Redux
Thomas Pink are assured of something else, Tranthi notes: “I’m going to wear this shirt, and it’s going to make me feel great. That’s why luxury brands command a premium — it’s an emotional buy.” Needless to say, customer service is at... View Details
- 04 Nov 2020
- News
The Long View: Persevering Through Past Crises
51 years later? First, my years in the Navy were anything but a dead end. I supervised 70 sailors, providing accounting and logistic services to a scout submarine squadron. My boss, commander, and later a Rear Admiral, Ted Walker, was one... View Details
- 01 Jun 2018
- News
Up by the Roots
information technology companies, as well as in complementary areas such as marketing, branding, and design—all of which can help nascent businesses gain a foothold in the marketplace. Plus, the way fintech straddles the broader technology and financial View Details