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A Catalyst for Commitment | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
served as advisors and helped connect her to leaders in the field; she also cites the importance of courses such as LEAD and the Entrepreneurial Manager in defining her strengths and weaknesses. “Ultimately,” she says, “my experience at... View Details
- 01 Dec 2017
- News
In My Humble Opinion: Truth Teller
cites the importance of being open-minded, listening, and recognizing that turnarounds take time. “Instant change is no change,” he says—though the process still requires operating with a sense of urgency. “This is not the last chance... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Jun 1998
- News
Renewing Baker: Tom Michalak, Executive Director of Baker Library
information broadly, I believe we're seeing a marriage of electronic and print media, wherein each medium has a complementary and important role. What are some interesting uses of technology at Baker Library? We are using information... View Details
- 01 Oct 2001
- News
New Economy Notables: Thomas S. Volpe
important than his business ability, and that's something I got from my parents. Where the new economy is going In any cyclical business — oil, gold, pork bellies, IPOs, venture capital — the only constant is that at both the top and the... View Details
- 01 Jun 2010
- News
Get Well Soon
Art by James Yang/Getty Images Health-care reform is more than a political football. For twenty years it’s been a ground-level topic of increasing importance for the administrators, physicians, nurses, and frontline employees who interact... View Details
- 20 Dec 2010
- Research & Ideas
New Dean Sets Five Priorities for HBS
prosper because they continue to be innovative; they continue to have the courage to embrace change." At the same time, as a student of organizational behavior, Nohria said he understood the importance of remaining resolute about... View Details
- 18 Feb 2022
- Blog Post
Short Intensive Program (SIP): Climate Adaptation
co-developed with the Business and Environment Initiative. SIPs are an important way for faculty to build out and test new materials and themes. As Professor Macomber said at the outset, “we don’t yet know the answers to many of the... View Details
- Portrait Project
Scott Spencer
to many places — from my struggles on the lowest levels of the pro tennis tour, to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is a reassuring constant to help me confront the ever-shifting challenges of life. My dream is to be a living, breathing, smiling Gratitude Rock for... View Details
- Alumni WDYDWYD
Amy Reinhard
subjective, there's still nothing I enjoy more than a team environment and the constant thrill of a challenge. I believe it's important to show other women there are no limits to our capabilities. We can be successful teammates and we can... View Details
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R.G. Dun & Company Credit Report Volumes | Baker Library
the first successful commercial reporting agency in the United States and a pioneer in the industry of credit reporting, an important tool in the development of American commerce. Unique in its scale and the breadth of information it... View Details
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Reapplicants | MBA
able to access a candidate’s previously submitted materials. We do recognize that a re-application typically reflects change and additional growth since a previous application, so the current application will always be more important to... View Details
- 01 Mar 2012
- News
Noted & Quoted
education.” —HBS professor emeritus Howard Stevenson, author of Getting to Giving, on the importance of sales strategy in entrepreneurial ventures. (Bloomberg Businessweek online, December 2, 2011) “These are old friends.” —Lawrence... View Details
- 01 Jun 2002
- News
Up to the Challenge: Profiles from the Class of 2002
impressive backgrounds, this year's graduates are not all that different from their predecessors. But based on our conversations with the six outstanding students profiled in the following pages — who repeatedly stressed the overriding View Details
- 01 Sep 2004
- News
Spring Renewal
weekend of social and academic activities, renewing old friendships and forging new ones. In welcoming the attendees, Dean Kim B. Clark stressed the importance of the School’s mission. “Today, more than ever, the world needs great... View Details
- 01 Mar 2004
- News
Liquid and Efficient
focus, Thain observed, “It’s very important that we restore investor confidence, ensure that the reputation of the exchange is built on being a great, liquid, efficient market, and that the marketplace is viewed as having a very high... View Details
Keywords: Finance
- 04 Oct 2019
- Blog Post
Finding My Passion in the Startup Space
daunting. During my MBA, I spent a lot of time reflecting on what I wanted to do in my career. Since we spend a huge portion of our lives working, it’s important to find a job that’s fulfilling. Over time, I've found that what matters... View Details
- 30 Jul 2019
- Blog Post
Leadership That Defines you – Reflecting on my Time at HBS
to answer the most important questions. If there is one thing that I am more confident about as the result of the case method, it's in my ability to ask better questions. I take the time to pause if I ever find myself in a situation where... View Details
- 09 Apr 2021
- Blog Post
Reflections on Student Conferences in 2020
year the winner of the competition was Boston Meats, a new startup based in Boston whose mission is to make delicious, nutritious, and affordable alternative meats. A key takeaway from the day was the importance of advancing technology... View Details
- 16 Nov 2020
- Research & Ideas
Transitions of Power Are Difficult. What Joe Biden and Other Incoming Leaders Need to Know.
have developed a perspective on strategies for the near-term and long-term. But first, before anything else, it’s important to stop the bleeding; that is, deal with crises and pain points. Whether the problems involve financial distress... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 16 Dec 2013
- HBS Case
D’O: Making a Michelin-Starred Restaurant Affordable
problem. “Following the season is the most important thing to do in the applied economics of a restaurant" — Davide Oldani "The people who work at this kind of restaurant are not part-timers coming in for four hours a night or... View Details