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- 26 Nov 2001
- Research & Ideas
Manager or Mentor? Why You Must Be Both
system. And we also have to be aware of the fact that where we're most likely to give up is when we're working across differences." Instead, he said, ask employees, "Have you had any more thoughts about our conversation?"... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 24 Sep 2001
- Research & Ideas
How To Be an Angel Investor
incorporating this methodology into your evaluation process. At the very least, if you decide to discard it, you will do so having a much better awareness of your own framework. The Harvard framework Figure 11.1 You have seen the... View Details
Keywords: by David Amis & Howard Stevenson
- 07 Aug 2000
- Research & Ideas
Rocket Science Retailing
World Company has achieved a gross-margin return on inventory investments of more than 300%—a substantially higher return than any other retailer we are aware of. Dallas-based CompUSA, which sells computers and associated merchandise, has... View Details
- 19 Sep 2024
- Research & Ideas
Global Talent, Local Obstacles: Why Time Zones Matter in Remote Work
“There will be no friction, so nobody will be left out,” he says. “If your team is east-west, then be aware that some people will be less able to time-shift,” Choudhury says. In that case, he says, teams must either relocate north to... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 24 Aug 2010
- First Look
First Look: August 24
manufacturer of switching power supplies, hoped to enter the market for gasoline-electric hybrid power trains for automobiles by being a major component and subsystem supplier. While most public awareness of hybrid vehicles fell to the... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 13 Feb 2006
- Research & Ideas
Turning High Potential into Real Reward
into outdoor gear. He builds up a worldwide supply chain by recruiting people who want to gamble that there is a customer need not being met by polyester. NB: For prospective entrepreneurs, what are the key lessons to be learned here? Lassiter: The key lesson is you... View Details
- 27 Feb 2006
- Research & Ideas
Corporate Values and Employee Cynicism
At Maverick, employees' morale had gone down, but no one had quit. In my conversations with the CEO, he was eager to learn how employees were feeling about the company, but did not express awareness of this problem. Q: In this firm or... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 16 Aug 2016
- First Look
August 16, 2016
toward sharks. Given that nature documentaries are often regarded as objective and authoritative sources of information, it is critical that documentary filmmakers and viewers are aware of how the soundtrack can affect the interpretation... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 24 Nov 2008
- Research & Ideas
Harvard Business School Discusses Future of the MBA
In an increasingly globalized world, deans and recruiters generally believe that business schools have not gotten globalization right. They want students with heightened cultural awareness and a more refined global outlook.... View Details
- 02 May 2012
- What Do You Think?
Can the “Leadership Industry” Fulfill Its Promise?
a journey of a deeper awareness of self and others and impact of self on others." Jackie Le Fevre pointed out that "We can learn to become consciously connected with our own values." Scott Spreier extended this idea even... View Details
Keywords: by Jim Heskett
- 20 Jun 2011
- Lessons from the Classroom
Fame, Faith, and Social Activism: Business Lessons from Bono
early 1990s began raising awareness of the conflict in Sarajevo, playing live footage of the war during U2's Zooropa tour. After working to get eight industrialized nations in 1999 to agree to $100 million in African debt relief, he... View Details
- 10 Oct 2005
- Research & Ideas
Homers: Secrets on the Factory Floor
companies, why do employers—or at least supervisors—apparently tolerate the practice by looking the other way? A: Managers, executives, and supervisors are mostly well aware of the practice. They often turn a blind eye toward it because... View Details
- 18 Jul 2005
- Research & Ideas
Identify Emerging Market Opportunities
travel abroad freely, and it still doesn't allow many ideas to cross its borders. Consequently, while it may be true that multinational companies can invest in China more easily than they can in India, managers in India are more inclined to be market oriented and... View Details
- 14 Aug 2012
- First Look
First Look: August 14
bribes paid, including the bribe amount, the name of the corrupt official, and services rendered. The ipaidabribe.com portal then aggregates these data to create maps and charts of corrupt activities across Indian cities. The theory is that such data will build View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 21 Feb 2012
- Research & Ideas
Leadership Program for Women Targets Subtle Promotion Biases
require raising awareness of and pushing back on gendered structures and work practices. Another way women can gain access to leadership opportunities is through more effective networking. And since there are myriad differences between... View Details
Keywords: by Maggie Starvish
- 14 Nov 2011
- Research & Ideas
Creating a Global Business Code
responding at once," Deshpandé says, explaining that the School ended up investing in a dedicated server for the project. "We were not aware of anyone else at the School engaged in a project of this magnitude—both in the sheer... View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- 24 Apr 2018
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, April 24, 2018
sampling channel and by decreasing returns; and (4) amplify these demand and operational benefits in dealing with customers who have the most acute need for the firm’s products. Moreover, the effects we document strengthen with time as showrooms contribute not only to... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 02 Jun 2008
- Research & Ideas
Spending on Happiness
our siblings or in-laws any less difficult to deal with over the course of the following year. ) Although people believe that having money leads to happiness, our research suggests that this is only the case if at least some of that money is given to others. Q: If we... View Details
Keywords: by Sarah Jane Gilbert
- 18 Apr 2005
- Research & Ideas
Prosper with Multi-Channel Retailing
for parent company Limited Brands on both the Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret brands. While privacy concerns about information sent over the Web persist, Velando said Victoria's Secret is very aware that some customers feel... View Details
- 16 May 2012
- Research & Ideas
Can Decades of Military Overspending be Fixed?
effective reforms of the acquisition process. High federal deficits at the end of the first decade of the twenty-first century, the continuing need for a strong defense, and a growing awareness of the need to deal more effectively with... View Details