Product Life Cycle - Publications - Faculty & Research

26 Oct 2022
Research & Ideas

How Paid Promos Take the Shine Off YouTube Stars (and Tips for Better Influencer Marketing)

burgeoning area for marketers, and one they’d be well served to understand better. When influencers get popular enough, companies often pay them to promote products to their followers, a relationship they are typically required to... View Details

Keywords: by Kara Baskin; Technology; Media & Broadcasting

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The Harvard Business School Faculty Summer Reader 2023

Healthy Minds by philosopher John Kaag. This book is a fantastic summary of the life and work of William James, the father of modern psychology, and a professor right here at Harvard. James endured intense personal struggles and is known... View Details

25 Apr 2011
Research & Ideas

What CEOs Do, and How They Can Do it Better

do," says Harvard Business School professor Raffaella Sadun. "Most of the time it's difficult to codify the qualities of a good manager." “We went in with the curiosity of trying to understand the life of a CEO” Despite... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

04 Apr 2017
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First Look at New Research, April 4

sustainable businesses whereby DSM could create value with differentiated offerings. Sijbesma emphasized innovation and moving into “sunrise” businesses that would fuel future growth by playing a positive role in the broader society. Sijbesma asked himself, did DSM’s... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

13 Jun 2019
Blog Post

Expanding My Worldview Through FIELD Global Immersion

to learning what life is like as a millennial in South Korea. One day, our GP took us to a massive fish market where we had rounds of seafood, including super-sized crabs. It was one of the best meals of my life. They told us it was a... View Details

29 Nov 2021
Research & Ideas

How Bonuses Get Employees to Choose Work Over Family

send a signal that, not only do you care about the time workers spend on productive tasks,” Whillans says, “but also that you care about the quality of their life outside of work.” About the Author Rachel... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Kim Raczka

11 Apr 2024
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Climate Stories: Water Series - Episode #17: Leni Peterson Redondo (HBS MS/MBA 2023), Founder & CEO of Celeste

the effects of the drought every day,” Leni confirmed. “Many Mexico City neighborhoods are grappling with worsening water shortages, enduring longer periods without access day by day. This feels as if our way of life is at risk.” She... View Details

10 Jan 2022
Research & Ideas

How to Get Companies to Make Investments That Benefit Everyone

behavior. In fact, the code responsible for creating many consumer electronics is widely available and is often used as a springboard for developers to further innovate, sharing ideas and crafting new products for all to use. Everyone... View Details

Keywords: by Lane Lambert

17 Sep 2018
Research & Ideas

Welcome to Retirement. Who Am I Now?

retirement, Amabile and colleagues found that, for many, the transition begins smoothly enough but then develops into retirees questioning their own identity and puzzling over how to structure their days as their familiar work life fades... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Entertainment & Recreation

30 Jul 2013
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First Look: July 30

https://archive.harvardbusiness.org/cla/web/pl/product.seam?c=25120&i=25122&cs=0b17ff7f3d16c64e4a6b72b71b876054 2013 pub Information and Subsidies: Complements or Substitutes? By: Ashraf, Nava, B. Kelsey Jack, and Emir Kamenica Abstract—Does providing... View Details

Keywords: Anna Secino

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The Idea of Instant Photography - Edwin H. Land & Polaroid | Harvard Business School

1965 41 By 1943, Edwin Land began to turn his thoughts to the post-war production efforts of Polaroid. The corporation had significantly expanded its research and engineering division for military activities and would need to focus on a... View Details

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Alternative Investments Course | HBS Online

Choosing Between RE Investment Types Featured Exercises Identify phases of the real estate market Prepare for a real estate negotiation Conduct valuation analysis Classify real estate products based on their diversification potential 6-7... View Details

05 Jun 2009
What Do You Think?

What Does Slower Economic Growth Really Mean?

bad . Quantitative metrics serve as best indicators when they are based on qualitative platforms." Along this line, Ken Ackerman reminded us that "Growth is a product of confidence we spend too little time measuring the mood of... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett; Financial Services; Construction; Real Estate

08 Mar 2022
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Recalling My First Cold Call: A Conversation with Second-Year Students

Entrepreneurship Club, and the Women In Investing Club. After graduation she will be joining Amazon as a senior technical product manager in Amazon Web Services (AWS), where she completed her internship last summer. What do you remember... View Details

28 Apr 2003
Research & Ideas

Supply Chain Risk: Deal With It

risk, Raman explains, has been through inventory. But "for numerous reasons, inventory became very expensive." Shorter product life cycles contribute to higher... View Details

Keywords: by David Stauffer

10 Oct 2023
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Policy Drivers for Environmental Justice: What Businesses Need to Know

environmental justice defined? Looking at policy and business definitions to understand what terms mean for productive action. Policy: What policy is in place in the U.S to drive environmental justice action by businesses? Breaking down... View Details

02 Apr 2001
Research & Ideas

Not All M&As Are Alike—and That Matters

build market position quickly in response to shortening product life cycles. As John Chambers, Cisco's president and CEO, says, "If you don't have the resources to develop a component or View Details

Keywords: by Joseph L. Bower

18 May 2010
First Look

First Look: May 18

food production by 2030. Purchase this case:http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/product/510025-PDF-ENG Life Journey Profile: Amee Chande Bhaskar Chakravorti and Shirley M. SpenceHarvard Business School Case... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

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Documenting the Wartime Effort | Baker Library | Bloomberg Center | Harvard Business School

of industrial films, Richie took on assignments with Bethlehem Steel, Republic Steel, Jones & Laughlin Steel, and U.S. Steel. Both Korth and Henle, who were among a wave of German artists immigrating to the United States in the 1930s, found work with national... View Details

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The 20th Century Zeitgeist - Leadership

and laborers for employment and better climate Massive dust storms uproot millions Smallest ten-year increase in population: 123-132 million Influence: Medium-High 40 1940 s 19 Baby boom begins Suburbs start to form Influence: High 50 1950 s 19 Medical advances extend... View Details

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