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- 05 Jul 2023
- News
GCC Alumni Celebrate Grand Opening of New Club Center
Sinemale, Director of Corporate Relations, Middle East and Africa at HBS; Sarah Shaw, Lead of Athar Program, HBS Club of GCC; and moderator Keshia Pieters, Senior Policy and Strategy Manager, HBS Club of GCC. As a hub for the 1,400 HBS alumni in the region, as well as... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- June 2010
- Article
Change for Change's Sake
By: Freek Vermeulen, Phanish Puranam and Ranjay Gulati
No one disputes that firms have to make organizational changes when the business environment demands them. But the idea that a firm might want change for its own sake often provokes skepticism. Why inflict all that pain if you don't have to? That is a dangerous... View Details
Keywords: Interpersonal Communication; Innovation and Invention; Leading Change; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Structure; Creativity; Power and Influence; Adaptation
Vermeulen, Freek, Phanish Puranam, and Ranjay Gulati. "Change for Change's Sake." Harvard Business Review 88, no. 6 (June 2010).
- 2010
- Working Paper
The Mirroring Hypothesis: Theory, Evidence and Exceptions
The mirroring hypothesis predicts that the organizational patterns of a development project (e.g. communication links, geographic collocation, team and firm co-membership) will correspond to the technical patterns of dependency in the system under development. Scholars... View Details
Keywords: Infrastructure; Product Design; Organizational Design; Practice; Groups and Teams; Social and Collaborative Networks; Information Technology
Baldwin, Carliss Y. "The Mirroring Hypothesis: Theory, Evidence and Exceptions." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 10-058, January 2010. (Revised June 2010.)
- Web
Career Re-Entry & Flexible Work - Alumni
Networking Taking a break from a job should not mean disappearing from the marketplace. Continue to maintain and expand your network, both virtually (digital communities, like LinkedIn) and in-person. Harvard ManageMentor: Leveraging Your... View Details
- 20 Jul 2011
- Research & Ideas
Five Discovery Skills that Distinguish Great Innovators
two-thirds of our innovation skills still come through learning—from first understanding the skill, then practicing it, and ultimately gaining confidence in our capacity to create. This is one reason that individuals who grow up in societies that promote View Details
- 07 Jun 2023
- Blog Post
My One Case: MBA Class of 2023 Looks Back
retention when compared to competitors. It was fun to find a virtuous cycle within a business model that has nothing to do with the network effects of a tech platform. The case was extremely important in highlighting why we should look... View Details
- 21 Dec 2010
- First Look
First Look: December 21
Authors:Ranjay Gulati, Maxim Sytch, and Adam Tatarynowicz Publication:Organization Science (forthcoming) Abstract This paper explores the interplay between social structure and economic action by examining some of the evolutionary dynamics of an emergent View Details
- Web
Alumni Engagement | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
resources on governance. Sign Up For OnBoard Program Updates The Leadership Collaborative The Leadership Collaborative is designed to connect and support alumni deeply engaged in social impact as a career and who are currently working full time in the field. This View Details
- Web
Business Fundamentals Course - CORe | HBS Online
alongside a global community of peers through our Active, Social, Case-Based learning model. Learners who successfully complete an HBS Online program will be added to the HBS Online Community's Official View Details
- Profile
Brice Fodouop
advance his communication skills and find a network that shared his interests in Africa. “I was looking for a program where I could voice my opinions in front of a group of people,” he says. “How do you... View Details
- Profile
Adrian Obleton
network and access that I didn't have before. Being part of the HBS community is like Being pushed to be thoughtful every day. As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A lawyer. Honestly, just... View Details
- 10 Jan 2012
- First Look
First Look: January 10
cross-sectional differences in communication patterns: relative to people in the line organization, staff members are more central in the corporate e-mail network and possess broader networks. However, much... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 16 Mar 2021
- Blog Post
2+2 Where Are They Now Spotlight: Smitha Das (MBA 2018)
commitment to learning and community – I’m excited to stay connected to the school and its network to broaden and deepen my understanding of business and leadership and ultimately realize my goals. Are you... View Details
- 10 Dec 2013
- First Look
First Look: December 10
interaction between analysts and managers on conference calls. The evidence suggests that private interaction with management is an important communication channel for analysts for reasons other than firm-specific forecasting news. ... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 06 Oct 2015
- First Look
October 6, 2015
technology and improved digital communication have been explored in a variety of contexts, the impact on economic activity—from consumer and entrepreneurial behavior to the ways in which governments determine policy—is less well... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
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Financial Accounting Online Course | HBS Online
community of peers before, during, and after your course. Learners who successfully complete an HBS Online program will be added to the HBS Online Community's Official Networking Group and gain exclusive... View Details
- 02 Nov 2023
- News
Seeding Startups
Shirish Nadkarni (MBA 1987) was the director of product planning for Microsoft’s MSN when he decided he was ready to become an entrepreneur. He had recently led the growing internet portal’s 1997 acquisition of Hotmail, the first free, web-based email solution, and the... View Details
Keywords: April White
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Systems Integration - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness
Concentrating volume by medical condition and moving non-acute care out of heavily resourced hospital facilities improves outcomes and reduces costs. When providers integrate care across a network of facilities, and in conjunction with... View Details
- 01 Dec 2019
- News
Bridging the Gap
centers on a citywide effort to improve public education, led in part by an alliance of 50 business and community leaders. This focus on education is a new one for the partnership, which has historically worked on economic development.... View Details
- April 2012 (Revised May 2012)
- Case
EILEEN FISHER: Repositioning the Brand
By: Anat Keinan, Jill Avery, Fiona Wilson and Michael Norton
Well-established fashion brand Eileen Fisher has traditionally appealed to older women. However, to drive growth, Eileen Fisher's management team wants to target a younger demographic and has revamped its Fall product line to offer more fashionable styles to appeal to... View Details
Keywords: Marketing; Brand Management; Brand Positioning; Market Segmentation And Target Market Selection; Retailing; Fashion; Corporate Social Responsibility; Brands and Branding; Product Positioning; Segmentation; Social and Collaborative Networks; Growth and Development Strategy; Social Media; Retail Industry; Fashion Industry
Keinan, Anat, Jill Avery, Fiona Wilson, and Michael Norton. "EILEEN FISHER: Repositioning the Brand." Harvard Business School Case 512-085, April 2012. (Revised May 2012.)