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Cold Calling - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

participation. Low frequency participant: As the term progresses, an instructor may use cold calls to engage and develop students who have participated with below average frequency in class discussions. This strategy should be used with... View Details

14 Nov 2007
First Look

First Look: November 14, 2007

sectors beyond the original bath soap category. The development causes the brand team to take a fresh look at the clichés of the beauty industry. The result is the controversial Real Beauty campaign. As the campaign unfolds, Unilever... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

15 Nov 2022
Book

Stop Ignoring Bad Behavior: 6 Tips for Better Ethics at Work

for working to help “turbocharge” Purdue’s sales efforts. Bazerman describes two groups of explicit complicitors. “True partners” hold goals aligned with the unethical values of a wrongdoer. “Collaborators,” on the other hand, acquiesce... View Details

Keywords: by Pamela Reynolds

2009
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Singapore Competitiveness Report

By: Christian H.M. Ketels, Ashish Lall and Boon Siong Neo

The 2009 Singapore Competitiveness Report, the first in this new series of regular assessments by the Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI) at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, provides data and analysis to inform the discussions on the impact of the crisis... View Details

Keywords: Economic Growth; Financial Crisis; Macroeconomics; Microeconomics; Policy; Competitive Strategy; Singapore

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30 Nov 2021
In Practice

What's the Role of Business in Confronting Climate Change?

The 26th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, also known as COP26, ended with a hard-fought pact that called on businesses and governments to meet their climate change goals faster. The event followed an August report by the Intergovernmental... View Details

Keywords: by Lynn Schenk and Dina Gerdeman

01 Sep 2016
Blog Post

Reflecting on the HKS/HBS Joint Degree Program

I am currently a joint degree student at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) and Harvard Business School (HBS), and attending Harvard has been a fantastic experience so far. I spent my first year here studying the Master in Public Administration and International View Details

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Online Leadership and Management Courses | HBS Online

experiences that provide a competitive edge and build customer loyalty. 4 weeks, 5-6 hrs/week Pay by May 22 $1,850 Certificate Power and Influence for Positive Impact Professor Julie Battilana Understand how power really works and develop... View Details

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Advisory Board - Entrepreneurship

with the entrepreneurs behind more than 200 companies. Daphne joined Weston Presidio in 1999, following her selection as a 1999 Kauffman Fellow. She is currently involved with the firm's investments in Hunter Fan, Picarro, @hoc, Insulair and Zoots. Daphne previously... View Details

06 Jul 2023
News

Lessons from Major League Baseball's Game-Changing Innovations

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify More Skydeck episodes Hi, this is Dan Morrell, host of Skydeck. Back in 2014, When Chris Marinak (MBA 2008) was in the process of rolling out the instant replay system as a Senior Vice President at Major League Baseball, he... View Details

2014
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In Search of the Self at Work: Young Adults' Experiences of a Dual Identity Organization

By: Michel Anteby and Amy Wrzesniewski

Purpose: Multiple forces that shape the identities of adolescents and young adults also influence their subsequent career choices. Early work experiences are key among these forces. Recognizing this, youth service programs have emerged worldwide with the hope of... View Details

Keywords: Organizational Identity; Socialization; Youth; Youth Service Programs; Identity; Mission and Purpose; Age; Personal Development and Career; Service Industry; Europe

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18 Aug 2022
Op-Ed

Your Best Employees Are Burning Out: A Framework for Retaining Talent

performative actions.” Schultz isn’t the only business leader struggling with this challenge. Many employees do not desire to return to the office. So, what should business leaders do? First, as a leader, it is helpful to listen to the members of your organization and... View Details

Keywords: by Hise Gibson and MaShon Wilson

07 Jun 2023
Blog Post

My One Case: MBA Class of 2023 Looks Back

helped me have a better understanding of how to work with teams, especially when dealing with individuals from different backgrounds, with different skills, and different personalities. Long-term, I have a goal of one day leading... View Details

24 Jun 2008
First Look

First Look: June 24, 2008

Working Papers Firm-Size Distribution and Cross-Country Income Differences Authors: Laura Alfaro, Andrew Charlton, and Fabio Kanczuk Abstract We investigate, using firm-level data for 79 developed and View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

09 Oct 2001
Research & Ideas

Driven: How Human Nature Shapes Organizations

other words, all this energy probably would not be harnessed efficiently to the goals of the larger enterprise. The acquiring drive will lead to ongoing competition as everyone in the organization seeks to boost their relative share of... View Details

Keywords: by Paul Lawrence & Nitin Nohria

04 Sep 2013
What Do You Think?

How Relevant is Long-Range Strategic Planning?

Christensen reminded us that the root cause of every business disaster is mistakenly pursuing short-term goals ahead of long-term ones." Daniel T. C. Lee commented, "Traditional or not, strategic planning has never restricted... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

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Financial Accounting Online Course | HBS Online

course earns you a Certificate of Completion from HBS Online. What you earn . Overview Syllabus Enrollment Stories FAQs Enroll Now Key Concepts Discover how balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements are developed and how... View Details

26 Oct 2021
Research & Ideas

What Companies Want Most in a CEO: A Good Listener

resources. That’s because today’s senior executives face a more complex, technology-driven work world in which they must coordinate diverse teams across the globe to achieve goals and solve problems, the researchers note in their recent... View Details

Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald

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Business History - Faculty & Research

safety, morals, and health could be protected. Article Intermediary Functions and the Market for Innovation in Meiji and Taisho Japan By: Tom Nicholas and Hiroshi Shimizu Japan experienced a transformational phase of technological View Details

20 Feb 2020
Blog Post

Know Your Audience – Recruiting HBS Students for Technology

Strategy, Marketing & Corporate Relations, Career & Professional Development Molly DeCastro – Recruiting Relations Manager, Career & Professional Development Cathy and Molly work closely with... View Details

Keywords: Technology

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Planned Giving - Alumni

can help you achieve your philanthropic goals for HBS, as well as other charities. Learn how to make a gift to HBS from your existing donor-advised fund. John C. Whitehead Society Recognizing alumni and friends who make planned gifts to... View Details

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