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18 Sep 2019
Op-Ed

WeWork—The IPO That Shouldn’t?

No IPO in recent memory has received as much negative pre-public publicity as WeWork, which provides shared workspaces and services for startups and other enterprises. The outpouring of criticism has focused on a number of items including... View Details

Keywords: by Nori Gerardo Lietz; Financial Services; Real Estate

06 Feb 2013
What Do You Think?

Is ‘Conscious Capitalism’ an Antidote to Income Inequality?

more thought if responses are an indicator. But as Wallace Earner puts it, "A long, strong struggle with a good question is much better than quick, smart answers." Many took an "it would be nice if " stance. Among them, Clifford Brown commented that "The fundamental... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

02 Jan 2024
What Do You Think?

Do Boomerang CEOs Get a Bad Rap?

who opposed Iger’s reappointment, along with the most-often cited research investigators on the topic, say no. Those who support the notion of bringing back a formerly successful CEO cite the need for someone who understands the business,... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

15 Aug 2023
HBS Case

(Virtual) Reality Check: How Long Before We Live in the 'Metaverse'?

technological fiefdoms, similar to how social networks and mobile app stores operate today? The answer is not yet clear—and may not be for years to come. When will the metaverse make a splash? “For the last 10 years, metaverse and virtual reality have View Details

Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald; Technology; Computer; Information Technology

10 Aug 2016
Blog Post

3 Benefits of the Case Method

I was trained as an engineer. I followed a path of fairly conventional academic coursework mostly consisting of lectures, problem sets, and exams. Problems generally had only one correct answer, and the method for finding the solution... View Details

14 May 2018
Research & Ideas

Amazon vs. Whole Foods: When Cultures Collide

other hand, always prided itself on its personal touch, empowering individual stores—even individual employees—to make decisions about products that emphasize high quality, healthy, and local foods. That... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Food & Beverage

20 Jun 2005
Research & Ideas

Creating a Positive Professional Image

she says. "It is only wise to add your voice in framing others' theories about who you are and what you can accomplish." There are plenty of books telling you how to "dress for success" and control your body language. But keeping View Details

Keywords: by Mallory Stark

15 Jun 2007
Research & Ideas

Remembering Alfred Chandler

accessible, friendly man. He was always willing to talk about business, share anecdotes, and exchange ideas. He never stopped. He was a living compendium of information about the history of business. I once had a 2-hour conversation with... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

07 Feb 2022
Research & Ideas

Digital Transformation: A New Roadmap for Success

This is the second of our three-part "Leading in the Digital Era" series. Read parts one and three. For the past two years, we've been asking executives: Where is your company in its digital journey, and where do you want to go?... View Details

Keywords: by Linda A. Hill, Ann Le Cam, Sunand Menon, and Emily Tedards

02 Aug 2022
Blog Post

From HBS to Cutting-Edge Tech

age, he has been interested in using technological innovation to better human lives. When and why did you decide to pursue an MBA? Growing up I always wanted to be an engineer, more specifically a roboticist. The biggest technological... View Details

18 Jul 2023
News

The First Five Years: Brooke Biederman (MBA 2019)

What inspired you to launch Forby Entertainment Partners? I started working on film and TV shoots in New York City during college. My first boss, an executive producer, recommended Edward Jay Epstein’s book, The Hollywood Economist: The Hidden Financial Reality Behind... View Details

Keywords: Robert Bochnak

12 Oct 1999
Research & Ideas

Porter’s Perspective: Competing in the Global Economy

Competitive advantage. Corporate strategy. The competitive advantage of nations. All over the world these terms quickly bring to mind the groundbreaking work of HBS professor Michael Porter, whose two decades of research on these and... View Details

Keywords: Re: Michael E. Porter

09 Feb 2024
HBS Case

Slim Chance: Drugs Will Reshape the Weight Loss Industry, But Habit Change Might Be Elusive

Year after year, millions of people make a new year’s resolution to lose weight. But because success traditionally depends on making major lifestyle changes, like eating healthier and exercising more, many people fall short of their... View Details

Keywords: by Lane Lambert; Health; Pharmaceutical

Profile

Rafaella Mazza

feed the cows. Who is one person from your life that you admire the most today? My mom. She has had a very rough life but always showed unconditional love. She also always... View Details

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Recent Alumni Regional Events - Alumni

support you on your journey. We hope you will join us! Don’t see your city? Traveling a lot for work? You are always welcome to join us in the city of your choice. Past Events: HBS in SF: MBA Classes... View Details

11 Aug 2008
Research & Ideas

Strategy Execution and the Balanced Scorecard

strategy and operations (or tactics) are both important but they are different. The normal course of events is for companies to focus on day-to-day operations and short-term problem solving. Management meetings focus View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

12 May 2021
Book

The Hard Truth About Being a CEO

looks like,” he says. Here, Fubini explains five key pieces of advice for business leaders. 1. Avoid half-truths and misperceptions “When you are an advisor to an organization, as I was for three decades,” he says, “this is one that View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

17 Aug 2006
Working Paper Summaries

Corporate Governance and Networks: Bankers in the Corporate Networks of Brazil, Mexico, and the United States circa 1910

Keywords: by Aldo Musacchio

Web

Measure Outcomes & Cost for Every Patient - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

since when costs are reduced one must be sure that outcomes are not made worse. Outcomes are also essential parts of value based payment plans like bundled payment. In regional and national expansion of delivery organizations, they are... View Details

14 Jul 2022
Research & Ideas

When the Rubber Meets the Road, Most Commuters Text and Email While Driving

A majority of commuters admit to multitasking on the road, including texting and reading emails, according to new research that reveals the widespread extent of distracted driving. About 87 percent of commuters are engaged in at least... View Details

Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald

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