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T.J. Root

I wonder if I’ll rediscover a sense of purpose. Or feel brave again. Is this life of mine still just as wild and precious, here at the end of my fourth decade? I once worried that I came to HBS too late. Now, I think I arrived right on time. I View Details

27 Sep 2011
First Look

First Look: September 27

exist to measure teamwork. Few have demonstrated all of the psychometric properties recommended for use, and there is inconsistency in conceptualizations of teamwork. More research is needed to develop and refine measures of teamwork for... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

06 Aug 2012
Research & Ideas

Strategic Intelligence: Adapt or Die

opposed to blindly continuing on a path when all the signals in your competitive environment suggest you need to change course. When I've looked more carefully at why companies fail, oftentimes they see a problem but their structure gets... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

14 Jul 2020
Research & Ideas

Restarting Under Uncertainty: Managerial Experiences from Around the World

simultaneous increase in demand for home deliveries, which raised the need for operators in stores. The company worked with catering and cooking associations, whose operations were temporarily closed, to share labor. Instead of staying at... View Details

Keywords: by Raffaella Sadun, Andrea Bertoni, Alexia Delfino, Giovanni Fassio, and Mariapaola Testa

29 Oct 2006
Research & Ideas

The History and Influence of Andy Grove

held against him the fact that he is an immigrant. Nor was he held back because he is of Jewish origin. When he graduated first in his engineering class at the City College of New York in 1960, he was quoted in The New York Times to the effect that "Friends told... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Computer

01 Dec 2018
News

Innovation Outside the Boundaries

introduced as part of the field method, which complements the School’s case method pedagogy. “As future leaders in a global business environment,” Thiry says, “MBAs need skills and insights informed by real-world, hands-on problem solving... View Details

24 Aug 2020
Research & Ideas

How Much Will Remote Work Continue After the Pandemic?

environment where they feel more productive (even though some of their colleagues might feel more productive at home), or they find it easier to connect with people at the office. “These challenges can be overcome, but managers need to... View Details

Keywords: by Kristen Senz

17 Jan 2023
Blog Post

Upcoming Interview? No Problem—Just Connect the Dots

skills, strategy experience, or any other requisite, you want to be able to spell out to the interviewer how the dots on your resume perfectly match the dots on their job posting. And if your dots don’t match their dots, then you’ll need... View Details

26 Aug 2014
First Look

First Look: August 26

Publications August 2014 Management Science Smart People Ask for (My) Advice: Seeking Advice Boosts Perceptions of Competence By: Brooks, A.W., F. Gino, and M.E. Schweitzer Abstract—Although individuals can derive substantial benefits from exchanging information and... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

23 Dec 2009
Working Paper Summaries

The Global Agglomeration of Multinational Firms

Keywords: by Laura Alfaro & Maggie Chen

16 Mar 2009
Working Paper Summaries

Running Out of Numbers: Scarcity of IP Addresses and What To Do About It

Keywords: by Benjamin Edelman; Computer; Communications; Telecommunications

2013
Tool

Harvard Business Review's Go to Market Tools: Customer Lifetime Value

By: Thomas Steenburgh and Jill Avery

How much are your customers worth? Has your marketing budget been slashed? Need to figure out the best place to invest your time and effort to reach your growth target? HBR's Go to Market Tool helps calculate your customer's lifetime value, allowing you to prioritize... View Details

Keywords: Quantitative Analysis; Tools; Customer Lifetime Value; Customer Defection; CRM; Customer Relationship Management; Marketing; Marketing Strategy; Customer Focus and Relationships

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01 Mar 2014
News

Generation Next

noteworthy cases from HBS faculty about companies that are balancing blood ties and balance sheets. hbsp.harvard.edu CP Group Balancing the Needs of a Family Business with the Needs of a Family of Businesses... View Details

Keywords: Mark Bergen; Godrej Group; Management

05 Jul 2006
Research & Ideas

The Accidental Innovator

Retention." That is, we need two processes, one to generate things we can't think of in advance, and another to figure out which of the things we generate are valuable and are worth keeping and building upon. In science, the arts,... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Gilbert

01 Mar 2018
News

Every Trick in the Book

without a bookstore,” she says. “It’s every bit a part of a community as a bank or a grocery store or a hardware store.” As she surveyed her new business in early 2016, however, Brody knew the East Hampton icon couldn’t remain trapped in amber. To survive, BookHampton... View Details

Keywords: April White

Web

Online Business in Society Courses | HBS Online

HBS Online programs, conducted by City Square Associates). Better overall experience (From a 2023 survey of prospective learners, conducted by City Square Associates). Related Content Free E-Book How to Be a Purpose-Driven, Global Business Professional In this guide,... View Details