mindfulness - Publications - Faculty & Research

25 Jun 2012
Research & Ideas

Collaborating Across Cultures

engage in active inquiry and observations, and be mindful that your assumptions or interpretation of a given culture might not be accurate or applicable in a given context. One way to do this is by keeping a journal and writing down... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

26 Aug 2024
Blog Post

HBS Lingo 101

Program. Graduates earn two degrees in two years and are prepared to grow transformative organizations that will advance new drug discoveries or therapeutics. HIVES: Classrooms in Batten Hall designed with FIELD courses in mind to... View Details

01 Dec 2023
News

In My Humble Opinion: Plugged In

In a career spent investing in innovative startups at Intel, leading National Grid’s innovation and investment operations, and founding a nonpro t dedicated to advancing women and minorities to positions of top corporate leadership, Lisa Lambert (MBA 1997) always has... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg

05 Jul 2012
What Do You Think?

Why Is Trust So Hard to Achieve in Management?

Article Revered management thought-leaders such as Chris Argyris and the late W. Edwards Deming argued years ago that trust is an essential condition for good performance. Trust is an issue on the minds of many people these days. A good... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

30 Mar 2021
Research & Ideas

Commuting Hurts Productivity and Your Best Talent Suffers Most

Many of us have been there: mired in rush-hour traffic, listening to music or news to take our minds off the grind, wishing we didn’t feel so stressed before we’ve even reached the office. A late-night conversation with a fellow... View Details

Keywords: by Lane Lambert

18 Jun 2024
Research & Ideas

Central Banks Missed Inflation Red Flags. This Pricing Model Could Help.

large shocks, they would catch sharp inflationary conditions sooner, Cavallo says. “They should be mindful of which model to apply, as different models are suited to different contexts,” Cavallo says. “Additionally, we need to measure... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Financial Services; Banking

14 Sep 2020
Research & Ideas

You're Right! You Are Working Longer and Attending More Meetings

be constantly looking attentive for hours.” How managers can be mindful The pandemic workforce has created a significant challenge for managers, Sadun says. She offers three pieces of advice to leaders of remote workforces: Empathize with... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

09 May 2017
What Do You Think?

Should Management Be Primarily Responsible to Shareholders?

‘maximizing shareholder value’ over a particular time horizon. Lesser minds have taken it to mean that the phrase inherently focuses on the short-term.” David B. introduced a point that drew a lot of comment when he said that, “Every... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

16 Jul 2020
Research & Ideas

Restaurant Revolution: How the Industry Is Fighting to Stay Alive

treating their employees well is the best way for them to ensure that customers’ concerns about safety are front of mind in every aspect of service while maintaining high standards for hospitality. Restaurant implementation of highly... View Details

Keywords: by Michael S. Kaufman, Lena G. Goldberg, and Jill Avery; Food & Beverage

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Frequently Asked Questions - Crossover Into Business

for being a mentor? No, you will not. This is an extracurricular activity. I am not a current Harvard Business School student, but I am interested in helping with the program, as a mentor, an instructor, or in another capacity. What do I do? We currently do not have a... View Details

11 Oct 2023

2+2 Program and Admissions Information Session

Do you know where an MBA can take you? Open your mind to the breadth of career opportunities available in business and feel the flexibility of the MBA degree. Come learn more about the MBA program at HBS including the 2+2 Program, a... View Details

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Alumnae Circles - Alumni

It provides them with a strong support network and the opportunity to share, support, and inspire one another – personally and professionally – without competition or the need to impress. Members are asked to have an open mind and commit... View Details

09 Jul 2020
Research & Ideas

It’s Time to Reset Decision-Making in Your Organization

the full spectrum of possible outcomes and assign probabilities to each. Keep in mind that “possibilities always exist.” Even in the worst situations, there are opportunities and choices to be made. Thinking about strategy A clear sense... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Sarah Abbott

05 Jul 2022
What Do You Think?

Have We Seen the Peak of Just-in-Time Inventory Management?

for Competitive Advantage. Your feedback to last month’s column Is Stakeholder Management Facing New Headwinds? Thoughtful comments raise added questions. That was the case in the several responses to last month’s column. The general sense that they left in my View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Manufacturing; Shipping; Transportation

14 Jun 2021
Op-Ed

When Your Nerves Get the Best of You, Change the Narrative

focusing on the class I was about to lead, my mind turned to all the ways I fell short: my lack of consulting experience, my greenness as a teacher, my weird accent, my degree from an institution that was not well known, and how... View Details

Keywords: by Francesca Gino

20 Apr 2015
Research & Ideas

The 5 Strategy Rules of Bill Gates, Andy Grove, and Steve Jobs

The result is a look into the minds of three tech pioneers who, to outside appearances, don't share much in common. "When I mention I wrote the book, the first response I get is, 'I can't imagine three more different people,'"... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Computer

10 Jan 2023
Op-Ed

Time to Move On? Career Advice for Entrepreneurs Preparing for the Next Stage

loud or in your mind as you let these things go. What will be different once you let them go? What do you wish to teach others? Whether your transition is related to a great exit or awesome promotion or because you feel you failed in some... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Austin

24 May 2021
Op-Ed

Can Fabric Waste Become Fashion’s Resource?

COVID-19 has broken fashion’s supply chain. As a result, an already wasteful industry has become more wasteful. Even before the pandemic, the global apparel industry was producing about 92 million tons of textile waste a year. That’s about one garbage truck’s worth of... View Details

Keywords: by Geoffrey Jones and Shelly Xu; Fashion

28 Apr 2021
Research & Ideas

Remote Workers Spend More on Housing. Do They Deserve Higher Pay?

To executives expecting to save on office space when some employees continue working remotely post-pandemic: Not so fast. Makeshift desks and kitchen tables have sufficed for many people working from home to avoid COVID-19. However, permanently remote workers tend to... View Details

Keywords: by Kristen Senz

09 Nov 2023
Blog Post

The No. 1 Character Trait You Will Need to Succeed in Business

in a thriving business when a job offer comes from a company you’ve always admired that’s on the brink of bankruptcy. The risks are tremendous but so are the potential rewards – to you and society. This situation brings to mind the... View Details

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