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Career Support - Business & Environment

financial support as well as a peer network and community Social Enterprise Summer Fellows : Enables students to explore career opportunities in roles or regions where compensation is generally lower than the traditional MBA level.... View Details

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Inside the Learning: Program Formats Unpacked

learning. The virtual portion may consist of live, synchronous learning, self-paced part-time learning, or both. A blended program is typically a multi-module program, with each module's format chosen to support learning goals. In-Person. A learning mode in which you... View Details

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Sustainable Investing Course | HBS Online

investments. Stay active by engaging in a new activity every three to five minutes. Description of silent animated video above: Learner completes an interactive question by dragging and dropping choices into two different categories Get social by collaborating with a... View Details

09 Jun 2024
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The EC Formula: MBA Class of 2024 Looks Back

services. I also deeply enjoyed the peer group in this course—nearly one-third of the class was either a joint MD/MBA student or a medical resident. It’s rare to get the chance to hear from so many experts on different health topics. Long... View Details

11 Aug 2011
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Perfecting the Project Pitch

Steenburgh's course, students give their pitches in front of peers who evaluate the performances on a number of factors, including the quality of the idea itself, how likely it is to succeed, and how effectively the presenter communicated... View Details

Keywords: by Dennis Fisher

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Business Economics Online Course | HBS Online

to five minutes. Description of silent animated video above: Bar graph transitions into prices associated with sweaters and songs on iTunes Get social by collaborating with a global community of peers before, during, and after your... View Details

12 Nov 2015
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3 Facts About HBS Discussion Groups

entirely. 3. Discussion groups are a great way to make new friends Discussion groups really help students meet their peers who are not in their section. They’re a great way to become close to a small group of people at HBS. My... View Details

26 May 2003
Research & Ideas

When Silence Spells Trouble at Work

every interaction, shut down creativity, and undermine productivity. Take the case of Jeff, a team leader at a Fortune 100 company who was working on a large, long-term, high-pressure project. Each Tuesday, Jeff and his peers had a... View Details

Keywords: by Leslie A. Perlow

18 Jul 2011
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Looking in the Mirror: Questions Every Leader Must Ask

importance of asking subordinates for coaching. The more senior you are in a company, the fewer senior executives and peers are able to effectively observe and coach you. Kaplan gives advice on several techniques that leaders can use to... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

01 Dec 2015
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What is the HBS FIELD Program?

a personal and professional setting as you look to work on new projects with peers or enter career recruiting. Through various other team simulations, I learned the importance of setting team norms and establishing a game plan during a... View Details

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Launching Tech Ventures | HBS Online

collaborating with a global community of peers before, during, and after your course. Learners who successfully complete an HBS Online program will be added to the HBS Online Community's Official Networking Group and gain exclusive access... View Details

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Online Business in Society Courses | HBS Online

worldview. Social Join a global community of business professionals. Learn from and network with peers before, during, and after your course. Ask questions, collaborate, give feedback, and share experiences and expertise across industries... View Details

04 May 2021
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Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at HBS

to where I’m “really from.” My peers will sometimes offer statements like, “I don’t think of you as Asian,” an attempted wink and nudge that despite my Japanese heritage, they still see me as one of them. Through telling his experience in... View Details

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2024 Reunion Presentations - Alumni

your own longevity? Learn how to support aging parents without derailing your career, damaging your health, or unnecessarily depleting the family’s assets. Join your peers to discuss specific legal, financial, medical and caregiving... View Details

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Sebastian Velasco

offers: an incredible group of peers with diverse backgrounds, interactions with experienced faculty and world leaders, and the ability to further develop a network of friendships that will be very important in my future." The most... View Details

Keywords: Financial Services

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HBS - The year in Review

June 2021, following 15 years of service. Wallace brought innovation to the stewardship of KLS as an information management hub for academics and business leaders on campus and around the world. She was widely respected as a leader among her University View Details

09 Sep 2015
Research & Ideas

Leadership Lessons of the Great Recession: Options for Economic Downturns

peer group in the recovery? “According to our research, companies that master the delicate balance between cutting costs to survive today and investing to grow tomorrow do well after a recession These companies reduce costs selectively by... View Details

Keywords: by Sandra Sucher & Susan Winterberg; Aerospace; Electronics

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Power and Influence for Positive Impact | HBS Online

completes an interactive question by dragging and dropping choices into two different categories Get social by collaborating with a global community of peers before, during, and after your course. Learners who successfully complete an HBS... View Details

01 Jun 2024
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Alumni and Faculty Books

about it? Why is telling your son or daughter to “just say no” a hopelessly ineffective strategy? How do imaginary peers influence your adolescent’s decisions? Why does the focus on reforming bullies and supporting victims miss the point... View Details

10 May 2020
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Let’s Hear it For the Moms – The Incredible Balancing Act of Student Mothers

much more flexible schedule than any job I have ever had. I have found a family here within my section and a peer community through clubs like Crimson Parents and the MoMBAs. I am excited for you to meet these inspiring MoMBA women... View Details

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