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- 01 Sep 2011
- News
The Spangler Effect
students would regard simply as home away from home. By all accounts, they succeeded. Angela Crispi (MBA ’90), associate dean for administration, recalls life on campus pre-Spangler. “There was so much energy in the classroom, but once... View Details
- 01 Mar 2004
- News
New Horizons for Iraq
offensive. Coppa was awarded Bronze Stars for his service in both Afghanistan and Iraq. We moved out of Kuwait on March 21. It was extremely hot and dirty. Everyone understood the position that they were in — you know you’ve got to get... View Details
- 13 Dec 2011
- News
Harvard Business School Launches US Competitiveness Project
Charnovitz, George Washington University; Stacey M. Childress, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Mihir A. Desai, HBS; Daniel C. Esty, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and Yale Law School; Robin Greenwood, HBS;... View Details
- 17 Jun 2019
- Research & Ideas
What Hospitals Must Learn to Compete
holds true in most health care service markets in the United States: You should think about what market position you occupy, how it is differentiated from others’, and whether you are fulfilling the needs of your target market. It’s... View Details
- 07 Jan 2015
- What Do You Think?
SUMMING UP: What Are the Limits On Workplace Transparency?
perspective to interpret/appreciate the information can (produce) negative energy that is avoidable ." Peter Lee echoed the thought this way: Management must "work to improve trust before emphasizing transparency; transparency... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 01 Jan 2004
- News
Barbara Hackman Franklin, MBA 1964
a knack for dealing effectively with government agencies and knowing "what buttons to push" to ensure that talented women were hired, including the first female chairperson of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. The overall result of... View Details
- 23 Jun 2003
- Research & Ideas
Psychology, Pathology, and the CEO
development, service delivery, and project management. They had only small teams and no P&L responsibility. Their charter was to set standards within their areas and to work with others to bring about necessary improvements. . . . The... View Details
Keywords: by Rosabeth Moss Kanter
- 01 Jun 2014
- News
What’s Next
learning that results positions them better for their careers and lives. Interestingly, though, it's worth noting that the students who arrive at HBS today are already passionate to take on these challenges; we see their energy as early... View Details
- 01 Jun 2022
- Blog Post
Climate Stories Episode #6: Climate Change, Peacebuilding, and Business: Lise Grande and Dr. Teagan Blaine, USIP.
coastal areas in West Africa and Sub-saharan Africa. She asks: “How can already dysfunctional governments provide critical water, transportation or education services as the seas rise? The challenges exacerbate urban fragility.” As... View Details
- 07 Mar 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research, March 7
Abstract—Himachal Pradesh outperforms other Indian states in implementing universal primary education. Through comparative field research, this article finds that bureaucratic norms—unwritten rules that guide public officials—influence how well state agencies deliver... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Jun 2014
- News
Case Study: A Souped-Up Strategy
the model before tackling the more competitive cities that the traveler-oriented services are blanketing. Testing a few big markets periodically will help confirm whether the return is greater by sticking to small and medium in the near... View Details
- 02 Jan 2018
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, January 3, 2018
new offering that would "change the way people experience TV." The new service would allow consumers to bypass traditional cable and satellite delivery and use the Internet to access live streams of more than 40 popular... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Jun 2017
- News
Supercharged
And government officials are furiously promoting what they call new energy vehicles (NEVs)—a catchall term that includes electrics, hybrids, and fuel-cell vehicles—through a variety of means. As a result, local EV manufacturers have... View Details
- 24 Apr 2012
- First Look
First Look: April 24
by contracting on output, aligning preferences via employee selection may provide a useful alternative. This study investigates this idea empirically using personnel and lending data from a financial services organization that implemented... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 03 Feb 2020
- What Do You Think?
Can an Organization Have Too Much 'Rebel Talent'?
pot, “we need to channel the energy through coaching to effectively use the energy.” Shann Turnbull commented that rebel talent often encounters the real problem: us. As he put it, “humans, like all other social creatures, are hardwired... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 23 Jul 2007
- Research & Ideas
HBS Cases: How Wikipedia Works (or Doesn’t)
maintained, the power of self-policing organizations, the question of whether the service is drifting from its core principles, and whether a Wikipedia-like concept can work in a business setting. (See related story below.) The Wisdom Of... View Details
- 21 Jun 2010
- Research & Ideas
Strategy and Execution for Emerging Markets
wrestle with for 15 years. There's also the sheer energy in emerging markets, the excitement and enthusiasm that people there and now thankfully people everywhere feel about emerging markets. This too makes it possible to take a long... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- September 2024
- Case
Topaz: Navigating Governance, Legacy, and Change
By: Christina R. Wing and Carla Larangeira
Since its founding in 2011, the Garza Sada brothers and their father positioned Topaz among leading family offices in Monterrey, Mexico, with several assets under management. Topaz aspired to have a transformative impact across multiple Mexican industries. An industry... View Details
Keywords: Business Conglomerates; Family Business; Governing and Advisory Boards; Managerial Roles; Management Succession; Family Ownership; Corporate Governance; Organizational Structure; Adoption; Financial Services Industry; Financial Services Industry; Financial Services Industry; Financial Services Industry; Latin America; Mexico
Wing, Christina R., and Carla Larangeira. "Topaz: Navigating Governance, Legacy, and Change." Harvard Business School Case 625-062, September 2024.
- 01 Jun 2001
- News
Teaching for the Ages: the MBA Classroom in the 21st Century
technological enhancements supporting classroom learning. But it also reminded me that the heart of the HBS classroom experience lies in the human energy of the discussions that the case method creates. Technology or no, Socrates lives on... View Details
- 11 Sep 2012
- First Look
First Look: September 11
high commitment and broad responsibilities, the leadership intended to provide a level of client service that would justify premium rates. However, the system is not working. Issues include: tips are lower than expected, reducing expected... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne