Perspective Taking - Publications - Faculty & Research

26 May 2015
Blog Post

5 Ways the Case Method Changes How You Learn

The case method is a staple of the HBS MBA experience. Pioneered by our faculty, we think it’s the best way to prepare our students for the challenges of leadership. So how does it work? And how does it change how students think? We decided to have a few of our... View Details

07 Nov 2017
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Women and the MBA: 6 Important Aspects of the HBS Program

the obvious answer. But I am consistently impressed by the example she sets, and not just for women -- for anyone in the workforce, for anyone in the public eye, for anyone balancing work and family.” 5. You’ll find women offer a unique View Details

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Launching Tech Ventures - Course Catalog

range from SaaS to freemium to e-commerce to transaction-based to tough tech. There is a heavy focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) throughout the cases and coursework. Educational Objectives The course takes the View Details

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Steve Alden

in investment banks and firms related to the crisis. It's fascinating to hear the perspectives of people who have been wounded in battle. And I've been impressed by how current the cases are in all classes," Steve adds. "The... View Details

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Our Work Together | About

empathy for different perspectives as well as the spirit of partnership that has guided their work. The groups have been tasked with identifying actions we might take in the short term and longer-term... View Details

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Lauren Taylor & Rebecca Henderson

some precision to the discussion of culture in organizational change. She'll use the concept of relational contracts to help readers see the "fuzzy" side of management with clarity. Rebecca: My work on change is unusual in two respects. First, it explicitly integrates... View Details

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Shaun Miller

exciting it could be to live and work abroad - and thus I was able to chart a path that would take me there. Back on campus, the global perspective and reach of HBS provided me with the resources to achieve... View Details

Keywords: Other Financial Services; Consulting; Nonprofit / Government

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South Asia - Global Activities 2021

South Asia South Asia Fostering Agile Leadership Pictured: Since the 2016 launch of the Senior Executive Leadership Program—India, some 300 business leaders have participated in the program, which takes place in Mumbai and at HBS. Five... View Details

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Fabian Frick

making; I wanted more of a management role,” says Fabian. A consulting assignment with McKinsey gave him the opportunity to explore strategic digitization projects. “In Germany,” Fabian notes, “we have lots of large, traditional companies that are still paper-based.... View Details

Keywords: Consulting; Tech

21 Jun 2004
Research & Ideas

Racial Diversity Pays Off

objective, branch-level productivity measures, Ely said. In general, Ely added, companies such as the one they studied tend to take on one of three perspectives about diversity: 1. Discrimination and... View Details

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Michael Worosz

to sit in these classrooms, listening to your perspectives and offering my own. Whether it was probing racial injustice in South Africa or restructuring Mexico's debt, I have come to see our worlds as inextricably linked that I might... View Details

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Imran Amed

discover that my differences were actually a source of strength. From playing a burdensome accordion to taking modern-art classes to ripping up the soccer field—they exposed me to everything so I could discover my talents, find out what... View Details

09 Nov 2018
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Veterans Day Reflections

an unconventional background, I did not think I had any real shot of getting in. Discovering my unique perspective Despite all the uncertainty in my mind, I decided to sign up for a campus tour and class visit before interview results... View Details

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Cristiana Torres

business. I think one of the reasons the business failed is that we didn't have a broader perspective on running it. I realized it's important to have the broader view before you funnel your perspective into... View Details

Keywords: Tech; Nonprofit/Government/Education

01 Mar 2023
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Making Dreams Attainable

Illustration by David Vogin HBS believes that leadership talent is more evenly distributed than opportunity across society and the world, and takes the approach that preparing future leaders for today’s challenges depends on having a... View Details

01 Dec 1998
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New Senior Executive Programme Strengthens African Managerial Leadership

One key to becoming more integrated into the global marketplace will be southern Africa's ability to respond to the radical economic and social changes taking place in its own backyard. "This not only poses complex challenges for... View Details

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Product Management - Course Catalog

focus on early stage ventures searching for initial product market fit. It also complements Scaling Technology Ventures, which has a cross-functional perspective and focuses on overall organization design. Course Content In this half... View Details

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Luis Cervantes

By the time Luis Cervantes was in his third year of college, he was pursuing his business ambitions through a kind of education sandwich: “I took classes in the morning and the evening, with work in between,” he says. “Doing both gave me a wider View Details

22 Sep 2015
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Finding New Ways to Solve Civic Problems

lead change in our community. I also felt that the business experience that I received at Harvard Business School gave me a unique perspective and an opportunity to bring new thoughts and new ideas, new ways to solve problems, to... View Details

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Janelle McDonald

Right away, Janelle McDonald makes something clear. “Coming to HBS is a significant achievement, not just for me, but for my family,” she says. “I’m a first-generation college graduate. This accomplishment means a lot to my parents and grandparents.” For Janelle,... View Details

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