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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

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

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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 08 Jul 2025 In-Office,... View Details

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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

24 Oct 2018
Sharpening Your Skills

Startup or Established Company? Which Is Best for You?

you. These situations can be very rewarding if you’re patient and you can always get outside mentors and advisors if they’re not available at this type of startup. “When we started, we got a lot of advice like: stay focused, don’t expand... View Details

Keywords: by Julia B. Austin

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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

Research Summary

Social Learning

One major area of my research is social learning: the ways and extent to which people discover what they want and need from the behavior and opinions of others. Social learning takes many forms. Probably most obvious is word of mouth—the advice and... View Details

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

10 Jan 2023
Research & Ideas

How to Live Happier in 2023: Diversify Your Social Circle

The classic advice to investors is to diversify—put wealth into a combination of assets. Perhaps some cash goes into mutual funds, some in blue chips, and a little in growth stocks, spreading out risk as well as opportunity. What if... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

01 Feb 2023
Blog Post

How I Spent My HBS 2+2 Deferral: Jada Haynes

make sure I was intentional with my decision. Instead of stressing over applications, GMAT studying, and business school prep, I spent my time career mapping and thinking about what goals I had for my MBA program. What advice do you have... View Details

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Preparing to Teach - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

content and process. This section features advice in the following areas: Getting Started Developing Instructor Style Shaping the Learning Environment Knowing Your Students Planning a Class Session Christensen Center Tip Sheets... View Details

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

10 Nov 2022
Research & Ideas

Too Nice to Lead? Unpacking the Gender Stereotype That Holds Women Back

However, she does have concrete advice for hiring managers and supervisors: Hold male and female employees to the same standards. If an employee seems to miss the mark on an assignment, “it’s possible that we might get unfairly upset... View Details

Keywords: by Shalene Gupta

13 Jun 2017
First Look

First Look at New Research and Ideas, June 13

May 2017 American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings Immigration and the Rise of American Ingenuity By: Akcigit, Ufuk, John Grigsby, and Tom Nicholas Abstract—We build on the analysis in Akcigit, Grigsby, and Nicholas (2017) by using U.S. patent and census data to... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

March 2009 (Revised May 2011)
Case

The Credit Suisse/Gerson Lehrman Group Alliance

By: Robert G. Eccles and Laura Winig

The equity research department of Credit Suisse and the expert network firm of Gerson Lehrman Group, historically competitors, have established a strategic alliance which both believe will give them a competitive advantage. Under the leadership of its head of equity... View Details

Keywords: Business Model; Financial Crisis; Investment Banking; Innovation and Invention; Alliances; Social and Collaborative Networks; Competitive Advantage; Banking Industry

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01 Nov 2020
Research & Ideas

Good Leadership Is an Act of Kindness

Executive Education programs. With the COVID-19 pandemic transforming our lives at every level, a growing number of students and former students have sought my advice about how to lead in a time of great uncertainty and unprecedented... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Susan Seligson

21 Dec 2023
Blog Post

Top 10 MBA Voices Blogs of 2023

to get to this point, I wanted to share four pieces of advice for future MBA students:[...] Read More>>> MY ONE CASE: MBA CLASS OF 2023 LOOKS BACK How many cases do MBA students read over their two years at Harvard Business... View Details

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Research Services - Faculty & Research

publication-related services including editing, assistance with copyright permissions, document processing, and the submission of course materials to Harvard Business Publishing. The Division of Research and Faculty Development provides View Details

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2023 Reunion Presentations - Alumni

two books about love and relationships. In this live recording of the Skydeck podcast, Greenwald gives expert advice on how to talk about money with loved ones, shares research that applies to the workplace, and reveals insights into the... View Details

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Resources - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

Practical Guide by E. Anderson & B. Schiano This book gives practical advice on how to teach with cases at institutions where it is not the primary pedagogy. 2003 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Socrates' Muse: Reflections on Effective Case Discussion... View Details

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