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- 13 Aug 2014
- Lessons from the Classroom
Managing the Family Business: Entrepreneurs Needed for Long-Run Success
lines of business, rejuvenate the founder's legacy, and put the enterprise on a new growth path. Entrepreneurs (typically family members) working outside the business but with family financial support can keep talented kin inside a broader "family... View Details
Keywords: by Michael J. Roberts
- 27 May 2021
- News
History’s Future
government hopes that the tourism industry will revitalize the region and account for 10 percent of the country’s GDP in a decade, up from just 3 percent. The work of drawing global attention to this forgotten swath of the country is part of Saudi Vision 2030, a... View Details
- 01 Sep 2018
- News
An SUV Built for African Roads—by African Workers
Motor Vehicle Manufacturers—the lack of manufacturing deprives the region of an important source of jobs and economic growth. “It is critical for economies in this region to diversify beyond the usual sectors, such as agriculture,... View Details
Keywords: Amy Yee
- 09 Feb 2017
- Blog Post
Alumni: Where Are They Now? Featuring: Anddria Varnado (Clack-Rogers)
with HBS Community Partners, completing pro-bono consulting projects for local non-profit organizations with alumni of all classes. These experiences have been mutually rewarding, in addition to leveraging my business expertise for social good, I’ve View Details
Keywords: Consumer Products / Retail
- Profile
Di Bai
came to HBS for its rigorous curriculum, diversified student body, unparalleled reputation, and outstanding alumni network," Di says. Answers for known – and unknown – problems "Before I came to HBS," says Di, "I... View Details
- 01 Jun 2022
- News
Research Brief: Weatherproofing Renewables
Colombian energy firms manage frequent fluctuations in the weather by diversifying their energy sources: During the dry season, when the cost of hydropower can increase as much as tenfold, firms increase their reliance on fossil fuels.... View Details
- 07 Dec 2016
- HBS Case
Why Millennials Flock to Fintech for Personal Investing
diversification of assets, managed through a portfolio of exchange-traded funds (ETF’s) that track market indexes. “It’s a great way to invest cheaply in a diversified basket of stocks, bonds, and other securities,” says Viceira. If... View Details
- 15 Jun 2021
- News
HBS Addresses Racial Equity
color, diversifying boards, and leveraging diversity in organizations, as well as one called Thrive, which is designed to encourage career advancement for underrepresented minorities with 5 to 7 years of experience (with an emphasis on... View Details
Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie
- Profile
Humbulani Dombo
throughout life." Seeking "optionality," Humbulani majored in economics and information systems at the University of Cape Town. After completing her degree, she joined Anglo American, a diversified mining company, and... View Details
Keywords: Manufacturing/Energy
- 01 Jun 2001
- News
Group Therapy: The Role of Business Groups in Emerging Economies
implications for leaders in three distinct areas. First, he stresses, managers should not assume that conventional wisdom based on contemporary U.S. experience will transfer to developing countries unaltered. For example, highly View Details
- Profile
Leila Meliani
administrators to "improve the way women and underrepresented minorities experience HBS." Together, they work on issues such as diversifying the case curriculum and establishing gender equity policies. "I really appreciate... View Details
Keywords: Consulting
- 01 Jun 1998
- News
Katharine Graham Offers Advice on Leadership
from friends such as feminist Gloria Steinem and investor Warren Buffett (a major Post shareholder), Graham gradually gained the personal confidence and management skills that enabled her to build the Washington Post Company into a highly View Details
- 31 Aug 2010
- First Look
First Look: August 31
Authors:Geoffrey Jones and Asli M. Colpan Publication:Chap. 3 in The Oxford Handbook of Business Groups Abstract Business groups—collections of legally independent firms interconnected by multiple economic and social linkages that exhibit widely View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 21 Nov 2005
- Research & Ideas
The Geography of Corporate Giving
will illustrate the need to geographically diversify social spending. I want to point out also that this may have social implications that have not yet been systematically explored. Given the continuing trends in large-scale mergers and... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 18 Apr 2005
- Research & Ideas
Selling Luxury to Everyone
houses—Morse noted that Estée Lauder has 400 chemists—selling products to customers who come in for services help it compete. Daniel Langer, executive director of marketing for hair products maker Bumble and Bumble, said that while many luxury goods companies have... View Details
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IFC: Saudi Arabia; Economic Diversification - Course Catalog
is implementing ambitious measures aimed at diversifying its economy away from oil dependency as part of its Vision 2030 initiative. This transition marks a significant shift for the country. The society has been seen through a set of... View Details
- 26 Apr 2011
- First Look
First Look: April 26
Central Asia to Europe for the first time, which would diversify supply sources. At the same time, an Italian-Russian consortium announced South Stream natural gas pipeline, which would diversify transport... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Dec 2015
- News
Case Study: Bionic Banking
approach for the masses. Investment management startup Alpha Architect, cofounded by COO Patrick Cleary (MBA 2010), is considering the launch of an affordable, active robo-advisor that would seek to outperform a passive, globally View Details
- 22 Jul 2015
- News
Supporting a Return to Work for Women Execs
her teaming up with Julianne Miles, a former business executive turned psychologist, to found Women Returners. “What we also knew was that there was a lot of demand on businesses to diversify their senior management and replenish the... View Details
- 17 Nov 2022
- Blog Post
Creating Emerging Markets Sustainability Series - The Future of Green Building
sustainable development, but how they also represent wise business decisions. Christoph Schiess is Chairman of TANICA, a Chilean business group founded in 1954 with diversified activities that include real estate and tourism. Schiess... View Details