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07 Mar 2023

Diverse Perspectives of the 2+2 Program

Join us for a virtual panel discussion highlighting Black and Hispanic students who are currently attending Harvard Business School (HBS). Hear about their different paths to HBS, their HBS experience, and what they plan to do next! View Details

30 Nov 2021

MBA Program & Admissions Information Session

This online information session will be hosted by a member of the MBA Admissions Office and will include a short presentation on the HBS MBA experience, admissions process, and financial aid offerings. The information session is primarily Q&A based. View Details

26 Oct 2021

MBA Program & Admissions Information Session

This online information session will be hosted by a member of the MBA Admissions Office and will include a short presentation on the HBS MBA experience, admissions process, and financial aid offerings. The information session is primarily Q&A based. View Details

30 Sep 2021

MBA Program & Admissions Information Session

This online information session will be hosted by a member of the MBA Admissions Office and will include a short presentation on the HBS MBA experience, admissions process, and financial aid offerings. The information session is primarily Q&A based. View Details

17 Sep 2021

MBA Program & Admissions Information Session

This online information session will be hosted by a member of the MBA Admissions Office and will include a short presentation on the HBS MBA experience, admissions process, and financial aid offerings. The information session is primarily Q&A based. View Details

02 Mar 2020

Peek Program Chat at Kettering University

Join this informal chat to hear directly from a past Peek participant and learn more about the residential educational experience designed for college students to gain knowledge and insight into the MBA degree. View Details

22 Jan 2019

Peek Program Chat at UC Irvine

Please join us for an informal discussion with a Peek Ambassador. Peek Weekend is a residential educational experience designed for college students to gain knowledge and insight into the MBA degree. View Details

21 Aug 2018

HBS MBA Program Chat in Melbourne

This event is hosted by an HBS alumnus and is designed for prospective students to learn more about the Harvard MBA Program. Topics to be covered include the academic experience, HBS community, admissions process, and alumni network. View Details

26 Aug 2016

HBS MBA Program Chat in Dublin

Join an information session about the Harvard Business School MBA Program. This event will be hosted by current HBS students. Topics to be covered include the academic experience, HBS community and alumni network. Please arrive by 6:15 PM to check in for the event. View Details

02 Aug 2016

HBS MBA Program Chat in Denver

Join an information session about the Harvard Business School MBA Program. This event will be hosted by a current first-year student. Topics to be covered include the academic experience, HBS community and alumni network. Please arrive by 5:15 PM to check in for the... View Details

16 Jul 2016

HBS MBA Program Chat in Douala

Join an information session about the Harvard Business School MBA Program. This event will be hosted by the incoming co-president of the Africa Business Club, a current first-year student from Cameroon. Topics to be covered include the academic experience, HBS... View Details

23 Apr 2020
Video

The Program for Leadership Development Community

March 1987 (Revised October 1993)
Case

Au Bon Pain: The French Bakery Cafe, The Partner/Manager Program

By: W. Earl Sasser

In recent years, Au Bon Pain (ABP), a chain of upscale French bakeries/sandwich cafes based in Boston, confronted a set of human resource problems endemic to the fast food industry (i.e., a labor shortage which made it difficult to attract and maintain quality crew... View Details

Keywords: Motivation and Incentives; Managerial Roles; Retention; Employees; Performance Improvement; Recruitment; Problems and Challenges; Compensation and Benefits; Food and Beverage Industry; Service Industry; Boston

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Educators

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01 Dec 2010
News

Chinese Executives Give IXP Program a Boost

The Chinese have a long tradition of gift giving, so it wasn’t a complete surprise when the seventeen executives who completed Executive Education’s 2010 Global CEO Program for China decided to show appreciation for their experience. They... View Details

15 Mar 2023

2+2 Program and Admissions Virtual Information Session

Do you know where an MBA can take you? Open your mind to the breadth of career opportunities available in business and learn how an MBA in general management can open new doors for your professional and leadership development. Come learn more about the MBA View Details

01 Mar 2023

2+2 Program and Admissions Virtual Information Session

Do you know where an MBA can take you? Open your mind to the breadth of career opportunities available in business and learn how an MBA in general management can open new doors for your professional and leadership development. Come learn more about the MBA View Details

15 Feb 2023

2+2 Program and Admissions Virtual Information Session

Do you know where an MBA can take you? Open your mind to the breadth of career opportunities available in business and learn how an MBA in general management can open new doors for your professional and leadership development. Come learn more about the MBA View Details

20 Nov 2018

Life at HBS Program Chat - Virtual

Life At HBS Program Chats are a unique opportunity to hear straight from current HBS students regarding their MBA experience. Tune in for this live virtual chat! View Details

14 Jun 2023

2+2 Program and Admissions Virtual 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