Digital transformation - Publications - Faculty & Research

27 Jun 2017
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First Look at New Research and Ideas, June 27

Karthik, David F. Drake, and Douglas Fearing Abstract—Mobile money systems, platforms built and managed by mobile network operators to allow money to be stored as digital currency, have burgeoned in the developing world as a mechanism to... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

19 Apr 2023
News

A Kick Start for Latin American Startups

unlock partnerships or who can help founders think through problems." The tech MAYA is funding is also fulfilling its transformative mission. Alice, for example, is a Brazilian startup that is upending the health care industry, offering... View Details

Keywords: Maureen Harmon

04 May 2015
Research & Ideas

Need to Solve a Problem? Take a Break From Collaborating

connectivity can lead to a premature consensus, to the detriment of organizations that aim to transform information into knowledge. Fostering effective problem-solving requires flexibility—flexible technology, flexible employees, and a... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Video Game; Web Services

01 Mar 2024
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Alumni and Faculty Books and Podcasts

in the face of strong disagreements? Philip Blackett’s book is a guidebook for engaging in thoughtful and respectful debates, even during polarizing conversations. Through a five-step framework, you will learn how to transform conflict... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

25 Aug 2022
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Reinventing the Future of Business

Illustration by Daniel Hertzberg Rapid technological changes are sweeping across our society—affecting how we do our work, how we run our businesses, and even how we live our lives. HBS has stepped forward to elevate and expand faculty research on the breadth and depth... View Details

11 Dec 2023
Blog Post

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

the opportunity for growth. “I was able to join the management team responsible for carving out Cole Haan from Nike and standing it up as an independent company, growing it, transforming it, and turning it around. I got to wear a lot of... View Details

19 Jun 2018
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New Research and Ideas, June 19, 2018

Kazuo (Kaz) Hirai becomes CEO and successfully transforms Sony, including a relentless focus on differentiation through "wow" products instead of chasing scale. How should he organize and manage the company's response to View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

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Tsedal Neeley | About

for Teaching and Learning at the Harvard Business School. She is recognized as one of the Forbes Future of Work 50 , Thinkers50 and 100 people transforming business who are innovating, sparking trends, and tackling global challenges. She... View Details

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Credential of Leadership, Impact, and Management in Business | HBS Online

digital tools and data-informed leadership to execute, innovate, and work smarter Identify what makes a successful personal brand to establish your own Gain frameworks and in-demand skills from a business curriculum with breadth and depth... View Details

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Advisory Board - Entrepreneurship

entrepreneurship, digital media and on the future of the Internet. Andrew Goldfarb (MBA 1993), Globespan Capital Partners Andy is Executive Managing Director of Globespan Capital Partners and is based in the firm's Boston office. He... View Details

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HBS Alumni Conference: Accelerating Climate Solutions - Alumni

and child-welfare agencies. Bonita C. Stewart (MBA 1983) Board Partner, Gradient Ventures Bonita C. Stewart (MBA 1983) Board Partner, Gradient Ventures Bonita Stewart has extensive consumer technology and operational experience, as her career spans over four decades of... View Details

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Business Insights Blog | HBS Online

Filter Results Arrow Down Arrow Up Topics Topics Accounting Analytics Business Essentials Business in Society Career Development Communication Community ConneXt Decision-Making Digital Transformation Earning... View Details

01 Feb 2022
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Innovation Isn’t Just for Startups: How Big Companies Can Succeed

Andrew Binns, a consultant affiliated with HBS’s Digital Initiative. Tushman, the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus, chairs the Advanced Management Program at HBS. He co-wrote the book with... View Details

Keywords: by Lane Lambert

07 May 2020
Research & Ideas

The One Good Thing Caused by COVID-19: Innovation

hospitals. The e-commerce giant JD developed a drone program to drop parcels and to spray disinfectant. Smart helmets can identify anyone with fever within a five-meter radius. For other businesses, especially those where digital and... View Details

Keywords: by Hong Luo and Alberto Galasso

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Globalization - Faculty & Research

Joshua D. Margolis , Matthew Preble and Dave Habeeb April 2025 | Case | Faculty Research This multimedia case study focuses on CEO Lisa Su’s turnaround and subsequent transformation of the technology company Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.... View Details

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Online Business Strategy Course | HBS Online

Predicting Competition in Local Markets Competing Against Dominant Platforms Platforms in Your Value Chain Serial Acquirers Show Hide Details Concepts Understanding Network Effects Which Markets Will Tip Strategies for Underdogs Digital... View Details

August 2023
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WayCool: Reimagining the Food Supply Chain

By: Paul Gompers and Kairavi Dey

Founded in 2015, WayCool, is an Indian agri-tech start-up that built a B2B operation acquiring fruits and vegetables from product-specific agriculture companies and small-holding farmers. It sold them to business customers, such as local retail stores, restaurants, and... View Details

Keywords: Agribusiness; Digital Transformation; Operations; Business Strategy; Supply Chain; Performance; Business Startups; Growth and Development Strategy; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; Technology Industry; Web Services Industry; Asia; South Asia

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Online Management Course | HBS Online

Your Free E-Book Upskill Your Team, Transform Your Organization Whether you represent a large multinational corporation or a small local business, we have a solution for your learning and development needs. Learn More Our Difference... View Details

01 Jul 2020
Blog Post

How SVMP Helped Me Take My Next Steps (2+2) and Find Myself

on the horizon. I ended up declining the offer, working at MIT for a semester helping run a product design class, and then worked at a small digital transformation firm for 2+ years. Coming to HBS has truly... View Details

19 Apr 2004
Research & Ideas

Birth of the American Salesman

most significant time period in terms of transforming sales and American business? A: The birth of modern salesmanship occurred in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries with the rise of large mass manufacturing firms. National... View Details

Keywords: by Laura Linard

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