Individual Connections - Publications - Faculty & Research

26 Jul 2016
First Look

July 26, 2016

connecting the macroscopic with the microscopic in human behavior has traditionally been difficult. Manifestations of homophily, the notion that individuals tend to interact with others who resemble them,... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

20 Nov 2019
News

Lifting Fallen Families

Reiling, who connected them with student interns to assist in determining the idea’s viability. Finally, Kim went home and pitched the idea to Cynthia, who came from a military family. Together, the Kims and Roth each invested $10,000 of... View Details

Keywords: Maureen Harmon

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Ai Weiwei Strength 2019 | About

painstakingly molded, conjoined, and cast to create striking forms. The titles for the individual sculptures in this series were suggestions from the artist’s son, based on his personal observations or View Details

06 May 2002
Research & Ideas

Profits for Nonprofits: Earning Your Own Way

assumed that because it had a business it didn't need their support anymore. The bakery helps not only individuals but also the organization as a whole, Ekstrom insisted. Individuals "get the incredible... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

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Fostering Candor in Teams and Organizations - Recruiting

directly aligns with healthcare professionals’ collective goals and individual purposes. Appealing to employees’ motivations enables leaders to help team members unite under a common goal. By extension, setting the stage for employees to... View Details

20 Dec 2022
Blog Post

Thinking About an MBA? Think About Your Purpose

narratives – combined with a strong moral compass – clarify which direction they want to take in their MBA studies. Then, when they enter the job market, they are more likely join a company that aligns with their individual purpose. This... View Details

11 Dec 2023
Blog Post

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

Leahy shares. “There's so much pressure and stress that individuals feel to find the perfect internship or the perfect next job. But HBS students and alumni are incredibly talented and can find the View Details

Keywords: Consumer Products / Retail

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Labor Practices | Baker Library | Bloomberg Center | Harvard Business School

unionization efforts. Employee magazines, an increasingly popular genre after the war, helped foster a sense of belonging to a family-like organization where a strong connection existed between workers and their managers and executives.... View Details

12 Feb 2008
First Look

First Look: February 12, 2007

inspiring showcase for its new technology, helped business partners connect with the company in a positive way, and offered individuals all over the globe the chance to contribute to something big. Expanding... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

10 Mar 2021
Blog Post

COVID Killed the Traditional Workplace

As much as some employees will crave the return of in-person social connections in the office, they have become accustomed to the flexibility that comes with virtual work—from less time to commute to more time with family and pets. I... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

21 May 2024
Blog Post

IFC India: From Trash to Treasure: Inside a Waste Management Site in Mumbai

amounts of recyclable plastic available in that huge stockpile is an operational marathon (1). Dalmia is doing this with a hub and spoke model, consisting of centralized sorting facilities (hubs) connected to various recycling facilities... View Details

10 Mar 2021
News

Sister Soldier

like to travel to Syria? It becomes a home away from home, in its own way. You’re there every few months and you notice which stores and restaurants have opened or closed. You become connected to the feel and the smells. The book works to... View Details

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Year in Review | Annual Report 2024

software-enabled optical communications module and data transfer service, connecting individual satellites in any orbit to a broad network of satellites and their connected... View Details

04 Dec 2018
First Look

New Research and Ideas, December 4, 2018

https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=55323 Harvard Business School Case 119-020 LendingClub (A): Data Analytic Thinking (Abridged) LendingClub was founded in 2006 as an alternative, peer-to-peer lending model to connect View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

13 Jul 2020
News

The First Five Years: Meaghan Fitzgerald (MBA 2016)

Player One. And recently it’s felt like the right time in terms of technological advancements, accessibility, and investment for a field like VR to really start taking off and I wanted to be there when it did.” What promise do you think VR holds for View Details

22 Apr 2021
News

Leading for a Better World in Boston; Virtual Event Showcases Japan Fellowship

which connects farmers to food banks to reduce food waste and feed needy communities; Anne Hayes, executive director of The Food Project, which deploys youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds to work on farms and in urban gardens... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

26 Jun 2013
Op-Ed

A Roadmap for Afghanistan’s Economic Future

precipitates joblessness, which leads to more addiction and disorder—the quintessential vicious cycle. The Kabul of the pre-1970s Soviet onslaught was the Paris of Central Asia, successful in agriculture, tourism and hospitality. Post-war Kabul of the future could be... View Details

Keywords: by Tarun Khanna

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John Rogers

opportunities in the field. I found that program at HBS. The required first year curriculum, coupled with the case method approach, created a powerful learning environment built upon the diverse backgrounds of my classmates. The elective second year, complimented by... View Details

Keywords: Other Financial Services; Manufacturing

01 Feb 2000
News

Short Takes

through the collaborative process." He also notes that "in cross-sector social-purpose collaborations, unlike commercial business alliances, an essential ingredient for strong leadership involvement is an emotional connection View Details

Keywords: Nancy O. Perry

14 Mar 2011
Research & Ideas

Water, Electricity, and Transportation: Preparing for the Population Boom

By 2050, the Earth's population will likely exceed 9 billion people, up 30 percent from 6.9 billion today, according to projections from both the US Census Bureau and the United Nations. What's more, the population in the world's cities is expected to increase by 3... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

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