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- 20 May 2014
- First Look
First Look: May 20
Corporate and Integrated Reporting: A Functional Perspective By: Eccles, Robert G., and George Serafeim Abstract—In this paper, we present the two primary functions of corporate reporting (information and... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 10 Mar 2021
- News
New Releases: Alumni and Faculty Books, Podcasts
of manners and politeness but rather a crucial component of a functioning democracy. Civility Rules! shows us how, with conscientious practice and patience, we can each contribute to the preservation of our democracy, one interaction at a... View Details
- 16 Sep 2022
- Blog Post
Climate Stories Episode #9: Shelly Xu (MBA 2021) Reducing Waste Through Beautiful Design
ecorepel, which biomimics the protective function found in waterfowl feathers.” Other innovations include “functional ones like a reversible laptop sleeve, and a QR code that tells the full story of the product.” Shelly grew up in China... View Details
- 01 Sep 2012
- News
Curb Your Smartphone Habit
the team to rally around and second, scheduling a weekly team check-in. You start with a facilitated discussion around whether you can take your night off—and if not, why not. That might lead to... View Details
- 17 Jun 2014
- First Look
First Look: June 17
quickly to execute the strategy. The firm has committed $1b in investment, building out a new software center in California and a commercial sales function at headquarters to deploy the new products and services. Purchase this case: View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 07 Jul 2009
- First Look
First Look: July 7
Abstract The potential supply of biomass feedstocks in the U.S. and Canada is estimated using a static supply function approach. Estimated total biomass available at a price of $100 per metric ton is 568 million metric tons in the U.S.... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 08 Oct 2014
- Research & Ideas
Who Is the Chief Sustainability Officer?
opposite: He delegates decision rights and makes functions and business units accountable. "What companies are doing at this stage is refocusing their strategy from an inward perspective to an outward focus," Serafeim says.... View Details
- 21 Apr 2009
- First Look
First Look: April 21, 2009
the lowest employee satisfaction scores and highest employee turnover rate among all of the departments at EMU. Furthermore, her new unit was infamous for its culture of confrontation, blaming, and favoritism. The staff that has remained is dissatisfied, unmotivated,... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 19 Aug 2024
- News
Quantum Leap
Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify More Skydeck episodes Dan Morrell: Hi, this is Dan Morrell, host of Skydeck. Quantum computing has long been talked about as one of the next big things—the kind of technology, like AI, that will change everything. But to our... View Details
- 15 Aug 2024
- Op-Ed
Post-CrowdStrike, Six Questions to Test Your Company's Operational Resilience
to crucial functional systems is not just a one-time task, but an ongoing process. This approach fosters a culture of continuous improvement and preparedness, ensuring that the company is always ready to respond to potential disruptions.... View Details
Keywords: by Hise Gibson and Anita Lynch
- 10 Mar 2021
- Blog Post
COVID Killed the Traditional Workplace
real-time connections with colleagues, but will prefer to maintain their at-home work lifestyle. I suggest managers put some structure in place to ensure that time in the office is optimized for face time. For example, make a team... View Details
Keywords: All Industries
- 31 Mar 2009
- First Look
First Look: March 31, 2009
strategy be different from that of South Africa? What is the appropriate structure? Purchase this case: http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/b01/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=809066 'Lather, Rinse, Repeat': FeedBurner's Serial Founding Team... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 04 Aug 2020
- News
How Business Can Advance Racial Equity
lives cut short by either race-based violence or fatal encounters with law enforcement. So if I'm being candid, my initial response was a tragically resigned, here we are again. You develop over the decades a certain veneer that allows you just to View Details
- 15 May 2007
- First Look
First Look: May 15, 2007
Purchase this note: http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/b01/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=907412 HDFC (A) Harvard Business School Case 301-093 The top management team at India's leading home finance company must decide how to deal with the... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 20 Mar 2025
- Blog Post
Scaling Climate Tech Innovation with Lee Scott (MBA 2023)
capital sources including TopCo equity, project equity, grants, debt, and government support. There is no one correct approach on how to fund these projects. The uniting characteristics of projects that do successfully fundraise are a View Details
- 06 Feb 2018
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas: February 6, 2018
https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=53786 forthcoming Strategic Management Journal Scope versus Speed: Team Diversity, Leader Experience, and Patenting Outcomes for Firms By: Choudhury, Prithwiraj, and Martine R. Haas... View Details
- 29 Aug 2018
- News
The Value of Valleys
So the experience in a lot of ways was really great. I thought as far as a professional setback goes, I think at the time I was hoping it would be the launch pad to a very comprehensive marketing experience whereby I would get to make a bunch of rotations through... View Details
- 30 Jun 2020
- Book
Capitalism Is More at Risk Than Ever
urge business leaders everywhere to seize this opportunity to rebuild public confidence in capitalism and its ability to function in a way that generates inclusive and sustainable prosperity,” write coauthors and HBS professors Joseph L.... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 28 May 2019
- News
A More Perfect Union
started her career at Bain and then spent a decade building Dalberg, a strategic advisory firm, from a team of seven people to more than 30 offices globally. From 2012 to 2017 she served as senior development advisor to the Secretary of... View Details
- 23 Dec 2008
- First Look
First Look: December 23, 2008
run gas and water distribution systems in diverse urban and rural locations throughout mainland China—often in the face of entrenched local interests who could have blocking power. Discussions with HKGC's negotiation teams revealed an... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace