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- 01 Oct 1996
- News
Trading Up — Kenneth D. Brody (MBA 1971)
On a summer evening in 1991, after a small, invitation-only dinner in New York City, Ken Brody took aside the guest of honor for a private conversation. The longer the two men talked, the more Brody sensed he had found a kindred spirit. View Details
Keywords: Garry Emmons
- Web
Frequently Asked Questions - Research Computing Services
see our documentation here . Miscellaneous How can I transfer data using HBS resources? Please see information here . How do I connect to the HBS VPN? Please see information here . I would like to purchase data; whom should I contact?... View Details
- 01 Sep 2023
- News
End Game
Illustration by James Steinberg In the 1960s and 1970s, as the environmental movement dawned in the United States, a new generation of activist-minded entrepreneurs appeared. Among them were companies like Body Shop, Aveda, Tom’s of Maine, and Whole Foods—all founded... View Details
- 16 Aug 2018
- News
Working with a Giver’s Spirit
half that of traditional pawnshops; and Rappler, the Philippines’ last independent news outlet and where Ayala also serves as chairman of the board. “At Hatchd, it’s kind of like we’re professional cofounders,” he says. Ko, who is now... View Details
Keywords: Constantine von Hoffman
- Portrait Project
Auden Laurence
rides, museum visits with my mom, and countless hours spent on my grandfather’s lap as he recalled tales from his public service days. Mirroring my mom’s strength and my grandfather’s stories, I learned to treat our moves like one grand... View Details
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Launching Tech Ventures | HBS Online
animated video above: Learner types an answer in the discussion board in response to a peer's question Immerse yourself in real-world, case-based examples brought to life by industry-leading experts from companies like Chief, Codecademy,... View Details
- 02 Dec 2010
- What Do You Think?
Making Right Choices: Art or Science?
people (consumers in this case) "a feeling of power" and "of being 'special'." As Dave G puts it, "companies are becoming (good) at making a very aware person like myself make the decision they want me to... View Details
Keywords: by Jim Heskett
- 01 May 2017
- Research & Ideas
Bad At Your Job? Maybe It's the Job’s Fault
Simons says. “They control this narrow slice, but their jobs are tied to things like revenue growth and profitability. The missing piece is the support they are given to accomplish their goals.” When using the tool, a job can be evaluated... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 04 Feb 2014
- What Do You Think?
Has Listening Become a Lost Art?
Summing Up When Is Listening Not a Good Strategy? Like a good case debate, the discussion of the question of whether listening is a lost art was not one-sided. What was clear was how important people felt listening is to effective... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 04 Apr 2023
- Blog Post
Maersk’s Journey to Decarbonize Shipping
significantly lower emissions and higher efficiency for maritime shipping, and how Maersk actively supported these requirements. Maersk felt like many of these regulations were long overdue, and that these rules could provide a framework... View Details
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Why HBS? - Doctoral
Harvard faculty in departments including economics , psychology , and sociology , as well as other graduate professional schools, like the Harvard Kennedy School of Government , Harvard Chan School of Public Health , Harvard Law School... View Details
- 01 Jun 2001
- News
Monsignor Frederick Dolan Finds a New Calling at HBS Club of Montreal
program that will give local high-school students the chance to spend time with HBS alumni in their workplaces. Dolan hopes the program will provide students with a taste of what the business world is like and give them something to aim... View Details
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Growing on the Job - Alumni
continued growth depends largely on your own initiative. Ultimately, growing on the job requires two things: identifying the areas in which you would like to grow, and establishing goals for your progress. Assessing needs and goals... View Details
- 07 Feb 2012
- First Look
First Look: February 7
field study of 78 audit and consulting teams from two global professional firms, revealing an irony of team life: even though motivated to perform well on a high-stakes project, pressured teams are more likely to engage in... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 17 Jan 2019
- Research & Ideas
Why Business Should Support Employees Who Are Caregivers
percent said that caregivers are perceived as less committed to their careers 55 percent said caregivers are less likely to progress as fast as their peers, even if they put forth the same effort 47 percent said that caregiving affected... View Details
- 07 Jul 2003
- What Do You Think?
Can We Have Too Much Productivity Improvement?
or national basis, in the light of the development of the global economy and the Internet? What do you think? Original Article We tend to think of improvement in the productivity of labor and capital like safety; one can't have too much... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 07 Dec 2022
- Blog Post
2022 Climate Symposium: Tackling Climate Together
100% student run conference and we’d like to extend a huge congratulations to the student Climate Symposium Co-Chairs, Co-Directors, and clubs for organizing such an incredible event, which demonstrates strong student leadership at HBS... View Details
- 24 Feb 2022
- Op-Ed
Want to Prevent the Next Hospital Bed Crisis? Enlist the SEC
require hospitals to note their plans for meeting surges in capacity in their financial disclosures, most likely as accounts called “contingent liabilities,” events that are likely to cause expenses in the... View Details
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ARD - Georges F. Doriot : Educating Leaders, Building Companies, Baker Library, Harvard Business School
support. 34 In the first half of the century, wealthy family funds like the Rockefeller Brothers, Inc. (later Venrock) provided the majority of investments for private companies. ARD would be one of the first firms to grant private equity... View Details
- 01 May 2013
- News
Thomas S. Volpe, MBA 1976
“When you start a business, it can seem like the whole world is conspiring to make you fail,” notes Tom Volpe. “That’s one reason I have so much respect for those who are willing to take the leap.” An investor in science and technology... View Details