Filter Results:
(826)
Show Results For
- All HBS Web
(826)
- People (7)
- News (508)
- Research (151)
- Events (2)
- Multimedia (12)
- Faculty Publications (63)
Show Results For
- All HBS Web
(826)
- People (7)
- News (508)
- Research (151)
- Events (2)
- Multimedia (12)
- Faculty Publications (63)
- 01 Jun 2018
- News
In My Humble Opinion: Be Our Guest
of Asia Pacific for Marriott International, Smith worked his way through college at his uncle’s inn in Provo, Utah. After graduation, he volunteered to be the housekeeping manager at a Marriott property in Newport Beach, California. “The... View Details
- 01 Jun 1998
- News
José Royo
General Management course, and he has conducted research with Assistant Professor Robert D. Austin. Royo credits his parents, who instilled in him a sense of responsibility about giving back to the community, for his ambitious extracurricular involvement at HBS. His... View Details
- 26 Oct 2011
- News
On Top, Down Under
also notable for its activity in the community, “investing millions of dollars, and with nearly one-third of employees volunteering their time to help out with community-based organizations,” the Australian reported. In 2010, for the... View Details
- 01 Mar 2019
- News
A Wider Net
body, which he joined as a volunteer in 2007 after a lengthy career in global finance, including more than 25 years at Goldman Sachs. “For many of us, it was another reminder that things needed to change—not just with the men’s team but... View Details
- 01 Feb 1998
- News
Short Takes
Fortune 500 companies, and studied the nonprofit involvement of executives in twelve companies. He found that 81 percent of the Harvard MBAs were volunteering and that 57 percent of the surveyed graduates were active board members. "Our... View Details
Keywords: Judith A. Ross
- 20 Jun 2016
- News
Having an Impact on Development and Poverty Issues
71, 1975), chairman of Tata Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates. With Tata’s support, Gandhi started the Indian chapter of AIESEC, a nonprofit organization that helps young people learn leadership skills through global internships and View Details
Keywords: Constantine von Hoffman
- Profile
Gordon Ross
how HBS has changed his perspective, Gordon laughs. “How have I changed? How haven’t I changed! The classes, the section experience – everything is loaded with thunderbolt moments.” One particular standout is the New Orleans IXP trip in which Gordon View Details
- Profile
Ann Lucena
debating and considering many viewpoints enriches my perspective," says Ann. "If I want to be a good leader, I have to consider all points of view, not just those I initially agree with." Still exploring Ann supplements her studies with her involvement... View Details
- 13 Mar 2020
- News
Expanding Cancer Care
after graduating from Harvard Business School, I started to volunteer at Brigham and Women's Hospital. And then I ended up working there for a little while. And in working at Brigham and Women's, I actually realized that being in health... View Details
- 01 Feb 1998
- News
Innovative Course Brings Students and Alumni Together
general manager. After failing to find appropriate materials through traditional sources, Garvin went directly to the front lines for relevant information: to HBS alumni who had recently made just such a transition themselves. In a mass e-mailing to HBS alumni, Garvin... View Details
Keywords: Meg Gardner; photo by Joshua Lavine
- 01 Aug 2001
- News
Amy Schiffman Langer (MBA '77)
named executive director of the National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO), where she had signed on as a volunteer three years earlier. When she joined NABCO, the New York City-based organization's annual budget was $17,000;... View Details
- 01 Oct 2001
- News
Margaret Hanson Costan: A Whole New World
Christ Church in Washington's Georgetown section, in fact, where she met Jay when they both signed up to volunteer in a soup kitchen. After marrying in 1991 and several years of trying to have a child, they came to the conclusion that... View Details
Keywords: Young, Susan
- 18 May 2021
- Book
Launching a Career in the COVID Economy? Here Are 5 Tips.
Volunteer for work: New projects are opportunities to show your competence and your commitment. But be careful not to over-commit. Volunteer only if you have the time to follow through. 5. Claim an... View Details
Keywords: by Carolyn DiPaolo
- 07 Nov 2007
- Op-Ed
How Marketing Hype Hurt Boeing and Apple
damage to Apple brand equity among its core customers. After heavy blogging complaints about Apple exploiting its loyal followers, Steve Jobs had to apologize publicly (after a curt "That's technology" response fueled the fire) and View Details
- Profile
Aspa Lekka
originally had in mind." In fact, much of her HBS experience can be described as an amplification. As a volunteer with InSITE Fellows, Aspa is sustaining her interest in startups by consulting with two in Boston. After completing her... View Details
Keywords: Consulting
- 17 Jun 2019
- Blog Post
Why I Would Have Applied to the MS/MBA Biotechnology: Life Sciences Program
considered the path of becoming a medical doctor. However, a volunteering experience at the hospital of the University of Pennsylvania drew my attention to clinical research and, in particular, the significant impact translational science... View Details
- 01 Jun 2000
- News
Going Public: Shari P. Hubert
smile talks about her experience tutoring a single mother on welfare as a volunteer in Boston City Hospital's Adult Literacy Program. "This woman was smart, motivated, and capable," recalls Hubert, who met with her student twice a week,... View Details
Keywords: Deborah Blagg
- 01 Dec 2004
- News
GLF Showcases London
and to their fellow alumni. I’ll keep you posted on all the committees’ work as the year progresses. In closing, let me say that one of the things that really impresses me about the Alumni Board is the level of intensity and commitment each of these View Details
- 01 Sep 2004
- News
Alumni Board Wraps Up Year
As autumn approaches and the HBS Alumni Board prepares for a new year of activity, I want to bring you up-to-date on the group’s most recent accomplishments. But first, it’s important to acknowledge the role this dedicated group of View Details
- Profile
Andrea Nadosy
everyone was interested in the progress ofmy own business.” In a very practical way, Andrea was able to use her experience with Meadowmere Lane as the foundation for her approach to her courses. “I would use it as an example in many cases,” she says. “Then after class,... View Details