Selection and Staffing - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Mar 2008
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Centennial Goes YouTube

never encountered hostility from fellow students. To supplement individual recollections, the project’s steering committee has selected a number of alumni and faculty for oral history interviews. In some,... View Details

Keywords: Roger Thompson; Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

02 Oct 2015
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The ‘F’ Word

government approval of the first 100-percent American-owned medical manufacturing license since the American occupation and took over the joint venture. I learned from the experience to assure the loyalty of those working for me. I left... View Details

Keywords: Walt Disney Studios

01 Mar 2005
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In the Blood

gamble. So there are different ways to get into the game.” In addition to offering close personal attention and care, Clay limits the size of a stallion’s “book,” selecting a limited number of quality mares... View Details

Keywords: Hanna, Julia; horse racing; Animal Production and Aquaculture; Animal Production and Aquaculture; Animal Production and Aquaculture; Animal Production and Aquaculture

30 Aug 2018
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Sharing a Passion for Art

2017). “Journalists and friends would ask, and I always said ‘no, never!’” he relates. “There are already enough museums.” A 2010 public exhibition in Rotterdam of selected... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg; Arts, Entertainment

01 Jun 2007
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Mission Possible

young kids from difficult environments. Launched in 2001 with 25 classmates, the group has grown to 100 members who are involved in a selected set of projects, giving advice, sharing contacts, and providing... View Details

Keywords: Roger Thompson; Margie Kelley; Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services; Social Assistance; Health, Social Assistance

15 Jan 2015
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Asia Alumni Connect Around a ‘Vision’ for the New HBS

alumni and faculty in organizations and communities around the world. The effort to engage alumni began in Boston on April 26, 2014 and will extend around the world over the... View Details

19 Dec 2014
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Atlanta Alumni Connect Around a 'Vision' for the New HBS

highlight the impact of HBS alumni and faculty in organizations and communities around the world. The effort to engage alumni began in Boston on April 26, 2014 and will extend... View Details

01 Apr 2020
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What My Time in Vietnam Taught Me About Dealing with Shortages

production quickly rose to the necessary levels. Government officials and executives from Bell Aircraft developed plans to increase production of “Huey” helicopters from 50 a month to 100 and finally 150 by... View Details

01 Oct 1999
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The View from the Pit

projections," he observes. "But in the final analysis, none of that can happen if you don't have the right people. As an officer, I had to know how to get things done through others by selecting them properly, trusting them, allowing them... View Details

Keywords: Judith A. Ross

01 Apr 2001
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Student Conferences Tackle Business Issues

globalization, combined with a change in U.S. leadership, warrant thoughtful discussion.” “The depth of speakers and breadth of topics allowed for meaningful interaction between the current and future... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

01 Dec 2012
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The Accidental Pioneers

Administration (HRPBA). A SELECT FEW: Women arrived at HBS with the same goal as their male counterparts: to further their education and find meaningful work. One of those women was Sara ("Sally") Wilkinson... View Details

Keywords: Hanna, Julia

01 Apr 2002
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Urban Evolution - HBS Research on the Inner City

as its discount prices and large selection of merchandise. As Sprint and Walgreens have shown, Porter notes, companies that invest in the inner city View Details

Keywords: Paul Grogan; Peter Tufano; David Crockett; Diana Barrett; Real Estate

31 Mar 2023
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How Can We Solve the Teacher Shortage Crisis?

Institute, Joe Fuller. Fuller's guest in this episode is Mallory Dwinal-Palisch (MBA 2015), Chancellor of Reach University and CEO and cofounder of teacher staffing firm Craft... View Details

Keywords: Educational Support Services; Educational Services

01 Dec 1997
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A Piece of the Action

useful research project could focus on the role of venture capital in financing and nurturing high potential ventures in the Valley. Presently staffed with a director and a... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

01 Sep 2004
News

One-on-One with Robert McNamara

McNamara Illustration by Zak Pullen For a man who once commanded huge organizations and made decisions affecting the lives of millions, Robert S. McNamara (MBA 1939) is mostly on his own these days. Dressed casually in khakis View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons

12 May 2022
News

Onboarding

terms of time. But you know, the recruitment and selection process has changed quite a bit. Back in the early 90s, late 80s, it was generally just a question of the chairman View Details

20 Dec 2024
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Clubs Open HBS Doors for Local Leaders; Meet the Club Leaders: HBS PRIDE; Favorite Reads of 2024

participants through nominations by alumni or local leaders. They then invite nominees to apply directly to HBS and only award scholarships upon acceptance. “We select candidates by research View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

23 Sep 2021
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Confronting Sustainability in Business; Pro-Bono Consulting for Black-Owned Companies

business education for the purpose of the betterment of our society. HBS has a very important role in that regard.” Kawasaki says the club selected Professor Serafeim to be the inaugural series speaker because measurement is crucial in... View Details