Leadership Transitions - Publications - Faculty & Research

11 Jun 2007
Lessons from the Classroom

Teaching the Next Generation of Energy Executives

You may think that being an energy executive—especially a manager in a leading oil company—might be the easiest job around. Just flip the production switch, and watch gas prices head toward $4 a gallon. But students enrolled in Harvard Business School professor Forest... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Energy; Utilities

01 Mar 2008
News

Alumni Books

Morgan provides a candid account of the election and the later transition to democratic self-governance. He discusses the security measures protecting the election, which was a defeat for al-Qaeda and terrorist insurgents trying to hinder... View Details

Keywords: Noel Capon; Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

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VBHCD Initiative - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

kidney disease Diabetes Congestive heart failure Care transition patients to reduce frequency of readmission Primary and psychiatric care for patients with intellectual and behavioral disabilities Behavioral health for post-traumatic... View Details

June 24, 2016
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Why Brexit Is a Big Deal

By: John A. Quelch

The consequences of yesterday's vote by the British people to leave the European Union will be far-reaching, but there is no reason for global markets to panic.
Brexit is a vote against the European Union. Once heralded as the engine of a one-for-all and... View Details

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Preview the Harvard Business School Online Learning Experience

but aren’t sure where to start, this guide is for you. Download for Free Your Guide to Preparing for Business School Gain the knowledge and tools to decide whether an MBA is right for you, how it could impact your career, and how to prepare for business school.... View Details

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Road to the White House 2024, a Private Sector Perspective on Presidential Politics - Course Catalog

Presidential Transition & Governing in Polarized America 9. Leadership Models Around the World 10. Election Issues – Election Integrity, Voter Suppression, Gerrymandering 11. Role of Business Leaders in... View Details

01 Dec 2012
News

Commemorating a Milestone

you'll meet alumnae who transitioned from the Harvard-Radcliffe Program in Business Administration into the MBA Program between 1960 and 1965 and hear from some of the eight women in that first two-year Class of 1965. Naturally, the hope... View Details

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Navigating a Career in Education | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

Navigating a Career in Education When I was at American Express, I thought that business school would be a good way to learn about different career options and to possibly transition into an area that would be more mission-driven. Careers... View Details

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Kristen Jones

All her life, Kristen Jones has been singing. As an undergraduate at Harvard, she transitioned into arranging music and directing musical theater. “I enjoyed putting the pieces together,” Kristen says. “Directing went beyond just being on... View Details

01 Dec 1997
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1997 Placement Data Reflect January Cohort's Success

indicated little or no difference between the two cohorts as they made the transition from student to working MBA. On average, the 245 members of the January cohort reported equal satisfaction with their job offers, received the same... View Details

17 May 2018
Blog Post

HBS/HKS Alum Regan Turner on Empowering Veterans

they do so important? “Almost 4 million American military veterans served in the post-9/11 era, and many of them have successfully transitioned into school or the labor force. However, a 2011 Pew Research Center study showed that 44... View Details

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Figuring Out Her Mission | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

Leadership Fellows Program job posting at Boston Ballet gave her a chance to explore it as a reality. Executive Director, Max Hodges (MBA 2010), was seeking a Chief of Staff with a business background and MBA skills in strategy and... View Details

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Juliane Schwetz

Juliane. “I knew HBS was the place for me,” she says. “I’m in the leadership business, and HBS is the icon for leaders overall in America. The mission of HBS was already aligned with what I wanted to do with my life.” Magic, fashion, and... View Details

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Partners & Families | MBA

and partner experience great. Partners can also take a leadership role by becoming the Partner Rep or the Family Rep in their student’s section. Campus Clubs Partners are invited to join any of the 95+ student-run clubs . Participating in... View Details

11 Apr 2018
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The First Five Years: Regan Turner (MBA 2013)

important? “Almost 4 million American military veterans served in the post-9/11 era, and many of them have successfully transitioned into school or the labor force. However, a 2011 Pew Research Center study showed that 44 percent of the... View Details

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Leading a Family Business (LFB) - Course Catalog

there will be relevant takeaways for those planning to take a leadership role in a family office or family foundation. Educational Objectives: The objective of the course is to prepare you for the unique challenges and opportunities that... View Details

02 May 2016
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Can Brian Shortsleeve Fix the MBTA’s Budget Woes?

officials and transit advocates. Shortsleeve said his goal is to balance the agency’s books for the first time in 15 years, even if that means taking on sacred cows. He said any savings will be reinvested in the system to make it run more... View Details

01 Jun 2010
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MBAs on a Mission

was typical for an HBS Leadership Fellow. The program catapults new grads into high-level positions at nonprofit and public-sector organizations, offering access to CEO-level management and decision-making. Meanwhile, organizations... View Details

Keywords: Sarah Auerbach;Deborah Blagg;Julia Hanna; Corporate Services; Management; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

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BiGS Fellows | Institute for Business in Global Society

BiGS Fellows The BiGS Visiting Fellows are scholarly researchers who focus on issues of business and society. Consisting of scholars who study climate change or racial equity, they provide intellectual leadership and research support that... View Details

18 Dec 2018
Blog Post

"There's No Substitute For Finding The Right Role": James Correa, MBA 2015

knew he wanted to "manage a team and help people develop," and that HBS, as the "premier leadership institution in the world," would be the "best way to learn the general aspects of business." As graduation... View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Technology

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