Competency and Skills - Publications - Faculty & Research

06 Jan 2021
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A Message from Dean Srikant Datar

hybrid in-person instruction most effectively in all our educational programs. There are skills and concepts that are better learned through an online module where students with varying levels of expertise... View Details

01 Dec 2001
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September 11: A Community Reflects

it is easy to forget the importance of family and friends." Alumni Take Action Once they began to recover from the initial shock of the events of September 11, HBS alumni started putting their skills to... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young;Deborah Blagg

01 Dec 2016
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Vive la Madeleine!

floor had to be clean when the visitors arrived, and he was the one to do it. These are the issues that fill Viana’s day, at least until he finds a factory manager. The last hire didn’t work out—it’s tricky to find someone with the right... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; illustrations by Natalya Balnova

01 Jun 1996
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Keepers of the Flame

It's an international celebration of sport and goodwill whose humble beginnings date back two millennia. Today, with the vastly expanded modern Games, putting on the Olympics has become as much of a test of management View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons

15 Dec 2024
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The Golden Thread

transition more easily and smoothly into retirement. Cultivating those skills can demystify, streamline, and enrich the retirement experience. The stories of the 14... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Illustration by Nigel Buchanan; retirement; careers; psychology

17 Dec 2024
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Solving the Underemployment Crisis

mismatch in skills disadvantages both employers and workers. For many, particularly those from traditionally underserved communities, the path from high school to a viable career is strewn with obstacles.... View Details

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Field Course: Life Sciences Venture Creation - Course Catalog

Content Through hands-on workshops with industry experts and case and/or lecture-based discussions based on a variety of life sciences ventures, students will develop skills across every aspect of the life... View Details

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In-Office, Remote, or Hybrid: Strategies for Success - Recruiting

with the skills to lead in any environment, explore our resources for recruiting HBS talent . Technology: Use It, Don't Let It Use You Remote collaboration is easier than ever thanks to platforms like Zoom, Slack, Google Workspace,... View Details

05 Mar 2001
What Do You Think?

Fine Coupling: Can Human Resource Management Learn from Supply Chain Management?

important." Scott Lichtman agrees, pointing out that "to be efficient in this fast-moving era rather requires longer-term investment in skills and strategy adoption by longstanding employees... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

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HBS - Financials | From the Chief Financial Officer

is reinventing how organizations compete in the digital world. The School welcomed the first cohort of fellows at the Institute for the Study of Business in Global Society (BiGS), bringing together researchers View Details

13 Feb 2020
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Not Throwing Away My Shot

collegial. So there's mentoring going on. There are people who might compete during the day but have a beer at night and talk a little bit about their business or their music. It's also very fluid, so that... View Details

01 Dec 2015
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Golden State of Mind

pitch a room full of VCs, Draper included. Students also test their mettle by breaking boards with their bare hands, building boats, and competing in paintball. The residential program, which has included... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna

15 Jun 2021
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Alumni Achievement Awards 2021

enterprises focused on fostering entrepreneurial development, creating jobs for young people, and transforming Africa’s food and agriculture landscape. LEAP Africa, which I established in 2002 to inspire,... View Details

19 Jan 2023
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Forged in Fire

himself as the victim of a tragedy, he used it to focus his life. "Why have I been put in this situation? What am I meant to do?" By 2014, Foster was in the midst of a flourishing tech and finance career, View Details

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Courses by Title - Course Catalog

Operations Technology & Operations Management Ryan Buell , Robert Markey Fall 2025 Q1Q2 3.0 Managing and Innovating in Financial Services Finance David Scharfstein Spring 2026 Q3Q4 3.0 Market Perspectives Finance Robin Greenwood , Richard... View Details

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Content & Community for Students | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

case writing, and course development; connecting students to internship and full-time opportunities; and providing support and networking... View Details

26 Oct 2020
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12 Weeks of VC Summer: Remote Edition

would I be able to pick up the necessary skills to succeed in a new role and build meaningful relationships with the team and the entrepreneurs? Would I enjoy this experience?... View Details

Keywords: Venture Capital / Private Equity

09 Mar 2023
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Four Alumni Clubs Mark Milestone Year

monthly panel discussion series called "The Future of ," which offers experts' perspectives on emerging technologies, demographic shifts, and macroeconomic developments and highlights the leadership View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

01 Dec 1999
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The Way You See It

In response to a special Bulletin survey, hundreds of HBS alumni selected the people, products, and events that in their view have most affected business over the last 75 years. These intrepid respondents also did some crystal-ball... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons. Data collection by Ericka Webb.

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Terms of Use | HBS Online

linked third-party websites or applications, you do so at your own risk. 11. Eligibility Account registration and participation in any Program or other Service is generally restricted to those individuals 18 years of age or older who are... View Details

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