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Exploring Trade Links in the Interior - A Chronicle of the China Trade

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The Art of American Advertising: 1865 - 1910

Home Site map Map / Directions Search: General Information HBS Home About Annual Report Campus Commencement Dean Nohria Employment Fifty Years of Women Give News New Construction Academic Programs Doctoral Programs Executive Education MBA... View Details

07 Oct 2011
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Tea’s Time

not just an idea anymore.” Based in San Francisco, Tea’s sales are projected to hit $25 million in 2011. Sold in some department stores (Nordstrom’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s) and children’s clothing boutiques, Tea has seen steadily increasing View Details

Keywords: Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores; Retail Trade

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Max Wibaux

degree of openness in mind. "Our classes are based on the input from others," he says. "You often learn more from your classmates than the direct teaching from professors. In fact, many times... View Details

Keywords: CPG

06 Dec 2019
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Moving to the States with My Daughter to Pursue an MBA and Switch Careers

including consulting, technology, and health care, but I was not quite sure which direction I should go in. There are several ways to switch careers, such as directly changing jobs or pursuing another advanced degree in a new field.... View Details

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Flatiron School: Reflections from Summer 2020 - Recruiting

has drastically impacted the type of role I’m interested in. With the skillset that I gained this summer, I have much more confidence and interest in one day assuming a managerial position where I can direct teams and individuals that are... View Details

06 Jul 2009
Research & Ideas

Conducting Layoffs: ’Necessary Evils’ at Work

example. Rather than simply following an automated routine, many people in our study would often tailor their conduct toward the victim in ways that reflected the specific challenges of the situation or the needs of the victim. They frequently had to improvise. “Stress... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

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Navigating Your Worth: AI, Negotiations, and the Nature of Expertise - Course Catalog

the implications of data and AI on the job market and offer practical insights to students who are entering the work force. Structure: The course is 6 modules with a mix of case and project-based learning exercises. Module 1: In what... View Details

20 Dec 2004
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The U.S. Patent Game: How to Change It

that are feeling threatened have learned how to bully younger upstarts by wielding licenses and patent law like a weapon. It certainly doesn't encourage the spirit of innovation, does it? However, it isn't just the inventors and fledgling... View Details

Keywords: by Ann Cullen

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The Experience | Information Technology

The Experience A seamless experience for highly engaged online learning Designed to recreate the look and feel of Harvard Business School’s world-renowned instructional spaces, HBS Live Online Classrooms feature 96 high-definition screens... View Details

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IT Strategy: Helping Leaders Grow Their Skills | Information Technology

specific needs based on identified competencies. Various development resources, such as workshops, online courses, mentoring programs, and direct project assignments will be provided. These options will support leaders in prioritizing... View Details

12 Dec 2017
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Hal (MBA 1968) and Diane Brierley

Hal (MBA 1968) and Diane Brierley Hal (MBA 1968) and Diane Brierley For Hal Brierley (MBA 1968), Harvard Business School changed the direction of his career. He arrived at Soldiers Field assuming he would combine his BS in chemical... View Details

31 Jan 2024
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Career Advice from the Guests of the HBS Climate Rising Podcast

outside of our direct industry to address it. Paul McDonald, Senior Director, Opower Product Strategy & Marketing at Oracle (How OPower Uses Behavioral Science & AI to Reduce Energy Demand): “There's nothing that quite replaces... View Details

29 Jul 2024
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Leading the Way

they bought Standard Printing Company, a provider of bill printing and mailing services located in Phoenix. Since then, Trejo has been learning the ropes as president and CEO, while Trujillo serves as Chairman. “A lot of beautiful things... View Details

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Sarah Zia

inter-section Indian dance competition. The dances are open to all students in the section, and the performers represent diverse backgrounds. I choreographed the performance for Section J, and it was one of my first times leading such a large group. Everyone had their... View Details

28 Jul 2014
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Mid-summer Update

Business System) and witnessed its culture in action at “ground zero”. There was much emphasis on being data-driven and self-driven. We spoke to past MBA interns who have joined the company full-time and have done exceptionally well. We View Details

Keywords: Manufacturing

21 May 2018
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Community Partners Delivers “Expert Goodness” to the Bay Area

nonprofits a year,” either through direct engagement or in pro-bono brainstorming sessions. “It’s a wonderful way to give back,” says Club President Jan Gullet (MBA 1977). “We’ve done the research. Our members tell us what they value most... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

17 Apr 2019
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Making Sabbaticals Mainstream Series: Marty

perspectives on prioritizing breaks in service of meaningful lives and impactful careers. ----------------- Marty's story: Marty Mannion has taken three company-sanctioned sabbaticals during his 30 years in private equity with Summit Partners in Boston. During my... View Details

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Challenges and Opportunities in the Restaurant Industry

private companies; information on investment firms and capital transactions; For a multimedia learning module on Capital IQ check out our Learn... View Details

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Social Entrepreneurship and Systems Change (SESC) - Course Catalog

capacity, such as serving on non-profit boards, as a major donor, or in consulting roles. Educational Objectives Enhance your ability to critically analyze social enterprises and understand how to lead and scale them effectively. Learn... View Details

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