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Teacher Profiles - Case Method Project

Elverson Philadelphia, PA Subjects: US History, AP Government, Social Science OR Molly Bruins St Mary's School Medford, OR NY Sue Brumer White Plains High School White Plains, NY NC Mark Brunton Charlotte Latin School Charlotte, NC Subjects: US History, Modern World... View Details

24 Apr 2014
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Leaders must be strategists first

Cynthia Montgomery believes strategy should be a habit of mind, not a document; a continuous process, not a destination. Leaders need to use strategy as a dynamic tool for guiding the development of a... View Details

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Partners - Case Method Project

AP US History, Historical Inquiry MD 7 of 21 Stefania Clerici Montgomery Blair High School Silver Spring, MD MD 8 of 21 Brenda Diaz Gaithersburg High School Gaithersburg High School, MD MD 9 of 21 Josh Furnary Georgetown Preparatory... View Details

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Agents of Change: The Founding of the AASU - The Value of Business Education

Building on the Legacy Thought Leadership Andrew F. Brimmer James I. Cash Jr. Linda A. Hill David A. Thomas HBS Faculty Members HBS Doctoral Students Alumni Profiles Research Links Essay on HBS Thought... View Details

01 Mar 2024
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Alumni and Faculty Books and Podcasts

actionable strategies, this guide is tailor-made for the ambitious young professional who is eager not just to navigate but to conquer today’s workplace. Guide to Foods of México: Discover the Delights of Mexican Food By Erich Almasy (MBA... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

01 Sep 2012
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Faculty Books

use their best elements in a hybrid “third way.” He demonstrates how the tools and principles of organizational economics can be used to build an innovation infrastructure with the right incentives and time horizons for investments. The Strategist: Be the Leader Your... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

02 Jun 2009
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First Look: June 2, 2009

Organizational Ambidexterity: IBM and Emerging Business Opportunities Authors:Charles A. O'Reilly, III, Michael L. Tushman, and J. Bruce Harreld Publication:California Management Review (forthcoming) Abstract The empirical evidence is... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

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Technology & Operations Management Awards & Honors - Faculty & Research

C. Edmondson : Awarded the 2024 Medal for Distinguished Service by the Teachers College at Columbia University. Kris Johnson Ferreira : "Warnings and Endorsements: Improving Human-AI Collaboration Under Covariate Shift" with Matthew... View Details

24 Mar 2009
First Look

First Look: March 24, 2009

Authors:Michael A. Rees, Jonathan E. Kopke, Ronald P. Pelletier, Dorry L. Segev, Matthew E. Rutter, Alfredo J. Fabrega, Jeffrey Rogers, Oleh G. Pankewycz, Janet Hiller, Alvin E. Roth, Tuomas Sandholm, Utku Ünver, and Robert View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

Research Summary

The Role of Leadership in Strategy

By: Cynthia A. Montgomery

Professor Montgomery's current research centers on the human side of strategy, and in particular the unique and abiding role leaders play in the formulation and implementation of strategy. Her article "Putting Leadership Back into Strategy,"... View Details

1995
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Of Diamonds and Rust: A New Look at Resources

By: Cynthia A. Montgomery

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04 Jan 2012
First Look

First Look: January 4

work, highlighting recent psychological investigations that explore the emergence, practice, and implications of colorblindness. We conclude by discussing alternative strategies for managing diversity, underscoring the importance of an... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

07 Dec 2015
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Easing the Costs of Adoption

Houston real estate investment firm Rowland Taylor. Pathway’s perpetual trust, set up by Taylor, has already funded more than 250 family loans. With the support of fellow OPM alumni and a few key HBS staff and faculty members, including... View Details

2005
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Resources and Corporate Strategy

By: Cynthia A. Montgomery

Keywords: Corporate Strategy

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May 1991
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Sears, Roebuck and Co. in 1989

By: Cynthia A. Montgomery

Keywords: Retail Industry

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March 1991 (Revised August 1993)
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ISS--International Service System A/S

By: Cynthia A. Montgomery

Keywords: Corporate Strategy; Competitive Strategy

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March 1991 (Revised August 1994)
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Berkshire Partners

By: Cynthia A. Montgomery

Berkshire Partners is a limited partnership engaged in the acquisition of companies valued between $25 million and $250 million. The purpose of the case is to examine the resources of the firm and discuss the firm's competitive advantage vis-a-vis other types of... View Details

Keywords: Working Capital; Partners and Partnerships; Competitive Advantage; Acquisition; Corporate Finance

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March 1991 (Revised December 1994)
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Marks and Spencer Ltd. (A)

By: Cynthia A. Montgomery

Marks and Spencer is a highly regarded retailer in the United Kingdom. This case examines the history of the firm, its organizational capabilities, and its long standing relationships with employees, customers, and suppliers. Also discusses the firm's expansion into... View Details

Keywords: Expansion; Organizational Design; Relationships; Retail Industry; United Kingdom

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