Advice - Publications - Faculty & Research

11 Aug 2022
Research & Ideas

When Parents Tell Kids to ‘Work Hard,’ Do They Send the Wrong Message?

“Work hard, and you’ll be successful.” How often do we tell children that the key to success is putting forth effort? That advice might seem like admirable inspiration to encourage kids to work hard as they pursue their goals. However,... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Education

07 Apr 2022
Research & Ideas

Giving Back: Consumers Care More About How Companies Donate Than How Much

doing so in the future. Keenan and colleagues found support for these additional beliefs; however, perceptions of a brand’s generosity remained the primary driver of their study results. Valuable advice for generous firms The results may... View Details

Keywords: by Pamela Reynolds

20 Aug 2021
Blog Post

Is the MBA Worth It? Hear What Recent HBS Grads Have to Say

life goals and a path to achieve them. I would also never take back the opportunity to have my kids exposed to life living at HBS. What advice do you have for prospective HBS students? To consider what they want out of their MBA and... View Details

01 Jun 2024
News

In My Humble Opinion: Career Change

Jordan. And I’d love to visit all the World Heritage sites.” Cravings: “Avocado, any which way. I love it.” In her feed: Tanaka follows several female leaders on LinkedIn. “I also follow Japanese companies that we recently onboarded and try to give View Details

Keywords: Michelle Cassidy; recruitment; demographics; Japan

12 May 2021
Book

The Hard Truth About Being a CEO

looks like,” he says. Here, Fubini explains five key pieces of advice for business leaders. 1. Avoid half-truths and misperceptions “When you are an advisor to an organization, as I was for three decades,” he says, “this is one that... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

21 Jun 2018
Blog Post

Living in a Dorm at HBS

tunnels at HBS a myth? No! They connect the dorms to other parts of campus - super convenient! You can grab lunch, get to class, or go visit a friend in another dorm without having to go outside! What advice would you give prospective... View Details

06 Jun 2011
Research & Ideas

Why Leaders Lose Their Way

Fuld persistently rejected advice to seek added capital, deluding himself into thinking the federal government would bail him out. When the crisis hit, he had run out of options other than bankruptcy. It's lonely at the top, because... View Details

Keywords: by Bill George

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Entrepreneurship - Recruiting

Advice 13 Mar 2025 Shoma Simkin Launching leaders: HBS's new initiative fuels first-generation and low-income student success Launching leaders: HBS's new initiative fuels first-generation and low-income student success Launching leaders:... View Details

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General Management - Faculty & Research

2024 Building the Road to 'Small Business Utopia' with AI and Fintech Re: Karen Mills 01 Nov 2024 Layoffs Surging in a Strong Economy? Advice for Navigating Uncertain Times by Rachel Layne 24 Oct 2024 With Millions of Workers Juggling... View Details

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Skydeck - Alumni

agriculture can protect the planet's soil—one garden at a time If I Were You Alumni offer their advice to current HBS students Your Family, Your Work, Your Way Dasiy Dowling (MBA 2002) helps working parents hit the reset button,... View Details

27 Jul 2020
Book

Reflection: The Pause That Brings Peace and Productivity

book Step Back: How to Bring the Art of Reflection into Your Busy Life. “We often get advice to reflect, and we often give the advice to reflect. But what is reflection?” Badaracco asks. “And how do busy... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

14 Aug 2023
Blog Post

Crossing the Bridge: A Reflection on the HKS/HBS Joint Degree Program

elected officials and industry titans, and joining this community surrounded by such authentic and humble people has been a blessing. This is truly a magical place. Do you have any advice for prospective students considering a joint... View Details

08 Mar 2021
In Practice

COVID Killed the Traditional Workplace. What Should Companies Do Now?

A year ago, COVID-19 forced many companies to send employees home—often with a laptop and a prayer. Now, with COVID cases subsiding and vaccinations rising, the prospect of returning to old office routines appears more possible. But will employees want to flock back to... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

08 Dec 2021
Blog Post

The Drive to Succeed: Silvio Memme (MBA 2020) and the Transition to Venture Capital

As a child, Silvio Memme (MBA 2020) had a big dream – to one day design engines for Ferrari. While naysayers told him to be realistic, Memme took that advice to mean he would need to pour himself into this goal for it to become a reality.... View Details

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Employment Data Trends

<1% Other Latin America <1% <1% <1% <1% <1% Middle East & North Africa <1% <1% 1% 1% <1% Sub-Saharan Africa <1% <1% <1% <1% 0% United States 85% 87% 91% 89% 88% International 15% 13% 9% 11% 12% Insights & Advice 13 Mar 2025 Shoma Simkin... View Details

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Investment analyst reports (equity research reports)

How do I find investment analysts' reports on companies, industries and geographies? Analyst Reports contain advice on whether to buy or sell the securities of specific companies or industries. They are produced by research analysts... View Details

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Europe - Global

customization process in minutes, others spent hours, sometimes contacting mymuesli for advice or abandoning the purchase altogether. Bessau wondered if the company could limit customer questions and increase order completion rates and... View Details

18 Jul 2023
News

The First Five Years: Brooke Biederman (MBA 2019)

Book). Then, since I’d worked for film executive producers and directors before school, I was asked to produce the HBS Show (the full-length musical theater production that spoofs the business school experience.) It was a jam-packed year and I loved every minute of... View Details

Keywords: Robert Bochnak

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About - Global

administering academic programming in their regions, providing advice to MBA students interested in careers abroad, and developing corporate relationships with potential FIELD Global Capstone partners. A Global History Explore key dates... View Details

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HBS - The year in Review

August. The program provides an overview of Harvard Business School and a window into research and research support at the School, the case method, and the classroom experience. Teaching faculty join study groups and practice preparing and opening a case, and then... View Details

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