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Distinctive Value Chain - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

HBS ISC Strategy Strategy Strategy Explained Business Strategy Creating a Successful Strategy Corporate Strategy The Role of Leaders Related Topics Creating a Successful St... Creating a Successful Strategy Unique Value Proposition Distinctive Value Chain Making... View Details

29 Nov 2022
Research & Ideas

How Much More Would Holiday Shoppers Pay to Wear Something Rare?

equally important goal of fitting in with the rest of society,” says Chiara Farronato, assistant professor at Harvard Business School. “Too much of a thing and it becomes a commodity, too little of a thing and it becomes something that’s... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Retail

10 May 2021
Research & Ideas

Who Has Potential? For Many White Men, It’s Often Other White Men

settings feel compelled to prove their worth, hide failures and mistakes, and avoid taking risks. But they are especially challenging for white women and people of color, whose talents are often overlooked or underestimated because they are less likely to View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

01 Jun 2023
News

In Full Flower

At Bloom & Wild, delivering a joyful experience that fits through a letter-box door slot (Courtesy of Bloom & Wild Group) When Aron Gelbard (MBA 2009) cofounded London-based Bloom & Wild in 2013, he did so with a specific goal: to make sending (and receiving) flowers... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; entrepreneurship; florist; marketing; supply chain management; Personal Services

31 Mar 2008
HBS Case

JetBlue’s Valentine’s Day Crisis

something the airline takes very seriously." Beyond The Core The JetBlue case fits well with the overall course focus of growing and refining an operating model, Huckman says. "After you spend time perfecting your operation, you... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Air Transportation

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Alumni Engagement | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

Leza has brought adaptive sports to Spain Re: Jorge Perez de Leza (MBA 1996) Webinars HBS OnBoard: Introduction to Nonprofit Board Service Featuring Rob Zeaske (MBA 2002) and Amelia Angella (MBA 2001) Is nonprofit board service right for you? How do you find a... View Details

01 Sep 2023
News

Elevator Pitch: Standard of Care

Illustration by Drue Wagner Mike H. M. Teodorescu (DBA 2018) CEO, SurgiBox Dan Brown (DBA 2019) CFO Concept: Founded in the wake of Haiti’s 2010 earthquake, SurgiBox’s lead product is a portable operating room that fits into a backpack and runs on a rechargeable... View Details

Keywords: entrepreneurship; healthcare; surgery; Ukraine; Ambulatory Health Care Services; Health, Social Assistance

07 Jan 2010
Working Paper Summaries

International Differences in the Size and Roles of Corporate Headquarters: An Empirical Examination

Keywords: by David Collis, David Young & Michael Goold

March–April 2023
Article

Market Segmentation Trees

By: Ali Aouad, Adam Elmachtoub, Kris J. Ferreira and Ryan McNellis

Problem definition: We seek to provide an interpretable framework for segmenting users in a population for personalized decision making. Methodology/results: We propose a general methodology, market segmentation trees (MSTs), for learning market... View Details

Keywords: Decision Trees; Computational Advertising; Market Segmentation; Analytics and Data Science; E-commerce; Consumer Behavior; Marketplace Matching; Marketing Channels; Digital Marketing

April 2024 (Revised February 2025)
Teaching Note

eBee: Affordable Mobility for Africa

By: Ramon Casadesus-Masanell, Gamze Yucaoglu and Jordan Mitchell

Teaching Note for HBS Case No. 724-360.The case opens in March 2023, as Sten van der Ham and Jaap Maljers, CEO and co-founder of eBee, an electric bike (e-bike) company in Africa, are contemplating the different avenues for growth and path to profitability for the... View Details

Keywords: Business Model; Value Creation; Competition; Expansion; Logistics; Profit; Resource Allocation; Corporate Strategy; Business Startups; Growth and Development Strategy; Business Strategy; Product Marketing; Entrepreneurial Finance; Bicycle Industry; Africa; Kenya

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Becoming a Board Member - Alumni

Careers Becoming a Board Member Careers Becoming a Board Member Interested in joining a board? Similar to a job search, you’ll need to make connections with the right people to find a board that fits your interests. Start Networking Start... View Details

28 Jul 2023
Blog Post

How I Landed My Manufacturing Internship at HBS

might be a good fit for me. While I was putting applications together, another HBS alum now employed at Corning as a manager reached out to me to tell me more about her journey at HBS and at the company. The more I learned about Corning,... View Details

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Curriculum - Business & Environment

achieving profit-market fit – and how to activate and then manage exponential growth. For the full listing, click here . Social Entrepreneurship and Systems Change (Fall 2024) Gerald Chertavian and Brian Trelstad This course looks at... View Details

27 Apr 2016
Research & Ideas

How the FBI Reinvented Itself After 9/11

distinct, and enduring elements that give meaning and provide purpose to an organization (“who we are”). “A good match between an organization’s design and its identity is often seen as a prerequisite for strong performance,” the researchers write. “Maintaining a tight... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

26 Aug 2024
Blog Post

HBS Lingo 101

Partner ID card (to join our fitness center and use library resources) and access to some MBA Career & Professional Development services. Partners are also encouraged to attend HBS-sponsored partner events and join HBS clubs. PORTRAIT... View Details

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Alumni - Business & Environment

professional background and is tailored to fit a busy schedule. Contact us for more information. Independent Projects Your organization can post options for independent projects that provide second-year MBA students with the opportunity... View Details

19 Oct 2022
Op-Ed

Cofounder Courtship: How to Find the Right Mate—for Your Startup

expose perceptions and expectations of each other and how the leadership of the business will play out. Experienced hiring managers know that it is rare they’ll hire the first candidate they interview for a newly created role because they may not be clear on the right... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Austin

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The Role of Leaders - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

defining and communicating a company’s unique position, making trade-offs, and forging fit among activities. More about strategic continuity The Role of Leaders in Strategy Distinguish operational improvement from strategy Lead the... View Details

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Building Iconic Brands and Brighter Futures: Interview with Glossier CEO, Kyle Leahy - Recruiting

proud professional and parent. However, after graduation Leahy was eager to stay on the East Coast, so instead of moving to Oregon, she enthusiastically joined Cole Haan, a Nike portfolio company. The Nike-owned company provided the culture View Details

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Generative AI - Alumni

your job search. Using GenAI to Write Cover Letters and Resumes One of the most time-consuming aspects of job searching is tailoring your cover letter and resume to each role you apply to, and yet doing so is essential for highlighting the skills that will make you a... View Details

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