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Socioeconomic Inclusion | MBA

Socioeconomic Inclusion The socioeconomic backgrounds of our students reflect a dimension of diversity that adds depth and value to our classroom and student experiences. This includes diverse financial,... View Details

04 Sep 2019
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3-Minute Briefing: Dhivya Suryadevara (MBA 2003)

successful. Mary Barra is an incredible CEO. What we have is a management team that values meritocracy and diversity of thought. To me, it’s less about gender or where I’m from; it’s about bringing in View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna

01 Mar 2018
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What I Do: Philippe Hellich (MBA 1996)

ever-present too, be it a customer tripping on a display or an entire country divorcing itself from established trading protocols. “The diversity of risks is what makes this job so exciting,” says the man whose task it is to prevent... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; illustrations by Peter and Maria Hoey

21 Jan 2022
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Real Talk

Henderson brought more than 30 years of experience in executive-leadership diversity training at places like Nike and Citigroup, and across business and organizations in Asia, Africa, and post-apartheid South Africa. And they brought... View Details

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Anna Wang | MBA

Technology Innovation Fellowship we'll meet diverse individuals who can make anything possible. Tech areas of interest: Consumer technology, accessibility & democratization, product management Formative experience at the intersection of... View Details

11 Jan 2000
Lessons from the Classroom

New Game, New Rules: Developing Managers for a Competitive World

corporate management, and how PGL helps executives address these critical issues. Q: How are fundamental changes occurring in the global business environment driving change at the organizational level? A: These are turbulent times for business as many companies... View Details

Keywords: by Staff

19 Aug 2019
Blog Post

Investing in Breakthrough Technologies to Lead the Energy Transition

friendships with classmates from all walks of life, and through these relationships I have been inspired by the multitude of ways that my classmates are shaping the world. Shell’s M&A group has many similar characteristics to an HBS classroom. My View Details

Keywords: Manufacturing; Technology

09 Dec 2020
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How to Create a Psychologically Safe Workplace

and welcoming organizations. It is widely recognized that diversity in teams has a positive impact on an organization’s output. Therefore, attracting and hiring employees from different backgrounds... View Details

22 Aug 2016
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The Future of GE

General Electric, now 124 years old, is looking to the future, CEO Jeff Immelt (MBA 1982) recently told Vanity Fair. When Immelt took the helm of GE in 2001, it was a diverse conglomerate. Now, Immelt said, “we’ve exited almost all of... View Details

Larissa Bifano

Larissa S. Bifano concentrates on patent and other intellectual property strategy, counseling, prosecution, diligence, and litigation in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and federal courts. She also leads the firm's team that... View Details

13 Aug 2018
Blog Post

Following My Dream: Launching a Venture

Initially aiming to recruit 1-2 summer interns to support me in my endeavor, I ended up hiring an amazing and diverse team of six interns who are as excited about the idea as I am. Given my background in... View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship

Profile

Joseph Blair

Boston-based venture capital firm. How has HBS prepared you for your summer internship? I joined HBS Career Teams, a peer-to-peer workshop that helps students reflect upon what they want out of their future careers. I had an outstanding EC mentor who facilitated our... View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Venture Capital / Private Equity; Financial Services; Retail

27 Mar 2007
First Look

First Look: March 27, 2007

participation: uncertainty about the value of the IP being offered, value dissipating effects of competition for the knowledge, and costs associated with ex-post lawsuits claiming expropriation. Overcoming Barriers to Collaboration: Psychological Safety and Learning in... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

16 Jun 2023
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Improve Decision-Making in Hiring: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

organizations fosters better problem-solving, innovation, and thoughtful strategic planning. Furthermore, studies have shown that talented candidates seek out diverse work environments. Overcoming unconscious bias in your hiring has a... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

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IFC: Japan; Exploring Japan's Innovation Ecosystem - Course Catalog

simultaneously creating economic and societal value. Through project work with a diverse range of business partners, from established corporations to burgeoning startups, students will have an opportunity to gain practical insights into... View Details

27 Jan 2023
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Turning Up the Volume

When the executive director of Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) stepped down in June 2020, Ilana Goldman (MBA/MPA 2002) stepped up. As chair of the board and a political and nonprofit consultant, she saw it as her duty... View Details

Keywords: Maureen Harmon

01 Mar 2006
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Academic Cross-Pollination

faculty in 1998. “It took me a while to find my niche.” His on-going research at HBS synthesizes elements of history, sociology, business, and statistics (see sidebar). In the classroom, Fleming has carved out a place for himself helping students from View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

Student-Profile

Patrick Ferguson

sports analytics consulting group, where he helped professional sports teams identify undervalued players. His next position—as an accounting research assistant at his alma mater—brought these threads together. The senior faculty members... View Details

24 Oct 2024
Research & Ideas

With Millions of Workers Juggling Caregiving, Employers Need to Rethink Support

things around here. And say that worker is on a team and they’re the glue on that team. Another team member has been thinking about quitting, too. We know from psychological research that person will feel... View Details

Keywords: by Christine Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette

18 Feb 2021
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SIPs in 2021

entrepreneur environment. Without locational and travel challenges, the team could expand their global network and offer exposure to a real diversity of learning and entrepreneurial playbooks. The roster of... View Details

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