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Eliminating Unintended Bias in Personalized Policies Using Bias-Eliminating Adapted Trees (BEAT)

An inherent risk of algorithmic personalization is disproportionate targeting of individuals from certain groups (or demographic characteristics such as gender or race), even when the decision maker does not intend to discriminate based on those “protected”... View Details

Keywords: Algorithm Bias; Personalization; Targeting; Generalized Random Forests (GRF); Discrimination; Customization and Personalization; Decision Making; Fairness; Mathematical Methods

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22 Nov 2023
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Humans vs. Machines: Untangling the Tasks AI Can (and Can't) Handle

problem-solving. The researchers designed a task “where consultants would excel, but AI would struggle without extensive guidance,” the paper explains. The BCG consultants in this group first had to understand a company’s distribution channels that included franchise,... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Information Technology; Technology

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Driving Digital Strategy

program is eligible for the Digital Transformation Certificate. Learn More Key Benefits By the end of this course, you will emerge as a dynamic and future-ready leader, armed with the knowledge, tools, and mindset necessary to lead your... View Details

Winter 2021
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Dealmaking Disrupted: The Unexplored Power of Social Media in Negotiation

By: James K. Sebenius, Ben Cook, David A. Lax, Isaac Silberberg and Paul Levy

While social media has had profound effects in many realms, the theory and practice of negotiation have remained relatively untouched by this potent phenomenon. In this article, we survey existing research in this area and develop a broader framework for understanding... View Details

Keywords: Bargaining; 3D Negotiation; Negotiation; Conflict and Resolution; Social Media

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25 Jan 2023

Peek

Are you a current college student? Are you curious about the MBA? Consider joining us this January for Peek to learn more about the value of an MBA for your future. This virtual program will include live View Details

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02 Oct 2018
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New Research and Ideas, October 2, 2018

occupation or possession by grant/gift, and tributary or chieftaincy. Publisher's link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=54766 Opportunistic Returns and Dynamic Pricing: Empirical Evidence from Online Retailing in Emerging... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

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years (pledge payments not reflected here). Please consider making a gift today using our online giving form . Thank you in advance. Questions? Email or call 617.495.6207 Meaningful Impact Your support advances the HBS mission of... View Details

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Disruptive Innovation

success. This program is eligible for the Certificate of Management Excellence. Learn More Key Benefits Examining disruption and strategic decision-making through the lens of Christensen's transformative theory, you will gain a deeper... View Details

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program? Please use our online search tool or contact your company's human resources office to find out if your employer matches charitable gifts and to learn the associated policies and procedures. What is... View Details

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Families in Business

excellence, and wealth management, but also robust scaffolding to interconnect these operations. When the pieces fit together, family enterprises can grow wealth, create jobs, and realize profound societal benefits. In this personalized View Details

16 Oct 2018
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New Research and Ideas, October 16, 2018

highlighted in Chapter 1. In this case, newly competitive technology of open platforms not only shaped individual organizations but changed the structure of the entire industry. Download working paper: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=55092 Developing... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

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Foundations of Private Equity and Venture Capital

teamwork and amplify the program's impact. Executives with significant experience in private equity and venture capital are encouraged to explore our advanced investment management program, Private Equity and Venture Capital. Learning and... View Details

Keywords: Finance; Finance

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The Information Age has introduced well-received opportunities to track performance. Fitbits and Fuelbands allow individuals to track their own performance; companies like Uber and leading hospitals help you choose a driver or a doctor based on how others rated... View Details

Keywords: Management Accounting; Disclosure; Performance Measurement; Incentives; Control; Education; Education Industry; Health Industry; Transportation Industry; Energy Industry; Auto Industry; United States; Japan; India

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Managing Innovation

companies across the globe. With new insight into innovation processes, you will be ready to take action and lead a highly creative, innovation-focused culture that can consistently deliver results. This program is eligible for the Certificate of Management Excellence.... View Details

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The HR-Executive Suite Connection

are on the path to becoming HR heads Particularly appropriate for: HR leaders who report to the CEO or are members of the top leadership team Not appropriate for: General managers Learning and Living at HBS When you participate in an... View Details

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Driving Corporate Performance

communication, accountability, and organizational design, you will emerge fully prepared to help your organization drive short-term and long-term success. This program is eligible for the Certificate of Management Excellence. Learn More... View Details

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Transforming Customer Experiences

service-oriented businesses. You will explore new strategies for designing sustainable service models, addressing gaps in service execution, and delivering a transformational customer experience. This program is eligible for the Certificate of Management Excellence.... View Details

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Agribusiness Seminar

Seminar is generally not appropriate for individuals from consultancies and other professional services firms. Learning and Living at HBS When you participate in an Executive Education program on the HBS campus, you enter an immersive... View Details

Keywords: Agriculture; Agriculture

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Making Corporate Boards More Effective

program that best addresses your learning and development goals. Contact a program advisor via email or call 1.800.427.5577 (outside the U.S., call +1.617.495.6555). Application Submission We recommend that you apply at least four weeks... View Details

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