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- 01 Dec 2018
- News
An Emphasis on Teamwork
be a good investor, you absolutely need to be versed in more than just finance,” elaborates Krebs, now running a family office in San Francisco. “You need to understand leadership. That’s where the HBS general management curriculum really... View Details
- 06 Jul 2017
- News
Leadership on a Global Scale
US Chamber of Commerce and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve that sponsors hiring fairs across the country and resulted in more than 14,000 veterans and military spouses obtaining jobs in the program’s first 18 months. He now lives View Details
- Profile
Cristiana Torres
business. I think one of the reasons the business failed is that we didn't have a broader perspective on running it. I realized it's important to have the broader view before you funnel your perspective into a specific business."... View Details
- 21 Jul 2008
- Research & Ideas
Solving the Marketing Resources Allocation Puzzle
marketing allocation decisions. Many interesting and useful techniques have been developed over the past 20 years that might be brought to bear in addressing these problems, and we thought it would be great to step back and develop a... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 07 Oct 2011
- News
Tea’s Time
be on your convertible note.” Having recently celebrated her 10th Reunion back at Soldiers Field, Rawdon describes the experience as “fun on so many levels. Intellectually, socially and from a Tea point of view, there’s nothing like... View Details
- 01 Sep 2017
- News
In My Humble Opinion: Career Peak
that was very much of interest to a lot of outdoor and sports companies.” On her first ultramarathon, in Madagascar: “I didn’t have proper running shoes, I had no equipment, and I definitely wasn’t trained. So the race was an adventure.... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 01 Feb 2002
- News
Mary Quin: A Life-Changing Story
militants who, they later learned, were attempting to win freedom for a group of Muslim extremists imprisoned by the Yemeni authorities. The next morning, as army troops mounted a rescue operation, one of Quin's captors stuck an AK-47 into her View Details
- 22 Oct 2013
- News
Pulling the Plug
mention his entrepreneurial spirit—can be traced back to his time at HBS. As a student, he loved former HBS lecturer Irving Grousbeck's popular course on starting new ventures and conducted a field study of Analog Devices, View Details
- 06 May 2002
- Research & Ideas
Profits for Nonprofits: Earning Your Own Way
are." A for-profit enterprise has to cope not only within the nonprofit that backs it, but also within the world at large, said Toby Sherman, director of food service for Greyston Foundation. Greyston, a $13 million organization in... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 31 Jan 2025
- News
New York, Boston Alumni Volunteer to Boost Small Businesses
applications. “A couple of years later, we realized we were dealing with ongoing issues in the community which would not end with the pandemic,” says Kane. “We went back to the board and proposed that SBPI become a permanent part of the... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- Profile
Stephen Temple
four-and-a-half year run with Procter & Gamble. Stephen likens his time at P&G and in consulting to what he appreciates most about HBS. “It is a beautiful intersection of complex problems and highly motivated teams working... View Details
- 01 Sep 2010
- News
Start-Ups "R" Us
As we wrapped up our writing assignments for this issue, I was struck by how many stories dealt with the same topic: entrepreneurship. The articles themselves aren’t big, but what they say about HBS is. The heady dream of starting and View Details
- 01 Apr 2002
- News
Career Transitions, Continuing Education Focus of Washington, D.C., Club
I haven't made it to the cover of Forbes yet,' then run and hide. That's the last thing that should happen," says Loughran, a former director of research at a local investment bank whose own résumé - which includes diverse... View Details
- 01 Sep 2017
- News
City of Dreams
crippling civil conflict: Sri Lanka is at a pivotal moment in its history, he says, a moment that represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do no less than help shape his country’s future. He turns back to the lake, framing the view... View Details
- 11 Mar 2009
- HBS Case
The Energy Politics of Russia vs. Ukraine
decision, albeit an extreme one. The context for that incident between the two countries went back years and involved at least one previous shutdown over unpaid Ukrainian bills, as well as disputed pipeline fees, unsigned contracts, bad... View Details
- 27 May 2008
- Sharpening Your Skills
Sharpening Your Skills: Thinking About Global
political stability. How Can My Foreign Assests And Resources Be Protected? Risky Business? Protecting Foreign Investments After a string of forced nationalizations of private enterprises in the 1960s and 1970s, the pendulum swung back... View Details
- Profile
Sebastian Vargas
running out of air, and lack of visibility feel uncomfortable and uncontrollable. But, after a few dives, you find what works for you and the conditions feel familiar. This allows you to enjoy the vastness of the ocean, the plethora of... View Details
- 25 May 2016
- Blog Post
Favorite Memories from HBS
It’s my final Monday on campus, and one thought keeps looping in my mind: “Wow, the last two years went by so fast. Where did the time go?” Commencement is three days away; my first day of work is eight (it was my choice to jump right View Details
- 15 Dec 2024
- News
Crucible: Give It Up
Here’s a great saying that’s been particularly relevant in my life over the past few years: “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” To rewind a bit, I was named president of Micron Technology in January 2012. Five days later, my boss, the CEO, died in a... View Details
- 01 Mar 2009
- News
Gazprom Goes Global
recently produced a three-part case on Gazprom, says the 2006 Ukraine cutoff was in reality a business decision, albeit an extreme one. The context for that incident between the two countries went back years and involved at least one... View Details