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- 01 Jun 2010
- News
M.I.A. Boards
art-auction company executive; the former CEO of a Spanish-language television company; a retired rear admiral who had headed the Girl Scouts and served on the board of Weight Watchers International; a theatrical producer; and, until two... View Details
- 01 Mar 2011
- News
The Rankings Game
methodologies differ so much that “the best” school in one ranking can fall far behind in others. So while the rankings game is great for selling publications, it’s confusing for readers. Bloomberg Businessweek bases its ranking largely on “customer” satisfaction,... View Details
- 01 Jun 2018
- News
In Memoriam: Hugo Uyterhoeven
renovation of a number of campus buildings. “I worked at Hugo’s side for over 50 years,” McArthur recalls. “During my years as Dean, he was one of just a handful of our colleagues who carried the greatest weight in leading and changing... View Details
- 15 Dec 2015
- News
The Year in Ideas 2015
Grail is the ship’s logs, which would answer several 161-year-old mysteries. “That would be remarkable,” says Balsillie, with a joyful laugh—as if he had never considered the weight of such a find before. “I just can’t imagine.” Even... View Details
- 01 Apr 1996
- News
Technology for Learning's Sake
have to be rushed." In addition, this approach ensures a consistent level of student preparation. Bhide has also created an on-line bulletin board where students can post additional observations after class discussion. These comments are given the same View Details
Keywords: by Deborah Blagg; photo by David Zadig
- 23 Jan 2017
- News
The CEO Who is Perking Up Peet’s Coffee
offices. Burwick managed all of this, the article notes, while guiding the company through a transition from public entity to private ownership. Before joining Peet’s, Burwick worked at PepsiCo and as president of Weight Watchers North... View Details
- 01 Dec 2016
- News
Alumni Books of 2016
game and that a passive approach is more profitable in today’s market. By adjusting your portfolio asset weights to match a performance index, you consistently earn higher rates of returns and come out on top in the long run. This book... View Details
- 01 Mar 2007
- News
Ideas That Stick
touting seven sandwiches under six grams of fat. Why is the story of one very fat man who lost weight stickier than other weight-loss stories? We respond instinctively to this aspirational story of a guy who overcame big odds. Why do... View Details
- 01 Jun 2017
- News
Better Hiring Through Brain Science
like to give is, ‘Would you get a better read out of someone’s weight if you asked them how much they weigh, or if you just put them on the scale?’ ” says Polli. The online game interactions are precisely timed, so they also offer greater... View Details
Keywords: Dan Morrell
- 27 May 2020
- News
Prepare to Exit
stigma. People assume you are not worth your pay or that your work product did not meet a certain threshold. I am slowly letting go of this weight and burden—and realize that it’s not personal. In fact, approximately 1 in 5 Americans have... View Details
- 01 Jun 2016
- News
Ask the Expert: Barreling Ahead
We’ll also be able to work with Constellation Brands where it makes sense on sales and distribution. (In some cases, a simple introduction may be worth its weight in gold.) + ONLINE web-only content Which side of the industry do you see... View Details
- 01 Dec 2022
- News
Road to Recovery
which people can be encouraged toward healthier behaviors through the framing of choices. One approach that has proven effective in weight loss and smoking cessation has been leveraging “loss aversion,” even if that’s just the loss of a... View Details
- 01 Dec 2017
- News
A Safer—and Speedier—Way to Name Your Startup
sector, taking what we had learned about name selection and availability and making it accessible inexpensively to everyone, everywhere,” says Master. Say you have a name in mind for a financial planning service firm. Type in your name and describe what you are naming.... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Jun 2000
- News
The Right Connections
that it has a good product and that it can bring favorable returns to investors," she says. "But that's just part of the package. It must also assemble a management team that brings a combination of influential and complementary affiliations to the table." Social... View Details
Keywords: Judith A. Ross
- 01 Oct 2002
- News
John R. Davis
tagging and immunizing all calves. In the decade that he has run the ranch, Davis has increased production fourfold. He uses a method of “rotational cell grazing” that takes advantage of cattle's natural ability to harvest the land by using their View Details
- 01 Jun 1996
- News
GMAT Added to Admissions Criteria
student needs more work in this area, we will require completion of a college-level course prior to enrollment in the MBA Program. How much weight will the GMAT have in the admissions decision? Will there be a cut-off score? GMAT scores... View Details
- 01 Mar 2023
- News
Is AI OK?
creditworthiness on purely financial and operational grounds, omitting the prejudice endemic among loan officers. The team used machine-learning techniques to sift through loan records from the Small Business Administration, identifying and View Details
- 01 Dec 2017
- News
Examining the Magnitude of Syria’s Refugee Crisis
in Paris arranged Trumbull’s interviews with government officials and NGO leaders across the continent. “They were all exhausted,” Trumbull recalls of his interview subjects. “The human weight of the situation was taking a toll on them.”... View Details
- 26 May 2022
- News
Northern California Club Honors Noom; LGBTQ Alumni Share HBS Stories
combination of technology, psychology, and human coaching, Noom is backed by more than a decade of user research and product development. Its platform includes two core programs: Noom Weight for weight... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 01 Sep 2018
- News
Case Study: A Good Fit
apps allow, the team discovered a way to guide people through behavior changes with results that stick. Individuals using Gain Life’s weight loss apps achieve results that double the one-year benchmark for other methods, Eldridge says.... View Details
Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint