Advice - Publications - Faculty & Research

13 Mar 2023
Op-Ed

How Leaders Should Leave

advice in private (and upon request after you depart because a few issues are sure to require context only you can give), but do not impose yourself beyond a recommended three-way handover meeting with your boss. Remember: “The king is... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch

01 Sep 2023
News

Action Plan: In Context

Sara Jane Ho (MBA 2012) knows that many people think of etiquette as outdated, nothing more than “stuffy, stuffy old manners.” She has made a career—and now a Netflix series, Mind Your Manners—out of updating this old-fashioned perspective. “I see etiquette as the... View Details

Keywords: April White; communication; manners; business; entrepreneurship; China; human behavior

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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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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

18 Jun 2024
Research & Ideas

What Your Non-Binary Employees Need to Do Their Best Work

beyond.” You Might Also Like: Breaking Through the Self-Doubt That Keeps Talented Women from Leading Want to Make Diversity Stick? Break the Cycle of Sameness Career Advice for Minorities and Women: Sharing Your Identity Can Open Doors... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

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HBS - The year in Review

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 receive feedback and 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

15 Nov 2022
Book

Stop Ignoring Bad Behavior: 6 Tips for Better Ethics at Work

earning billions, kept churning out its pills. By now, this story is a familiar one. But what is less well known is that the company had help not only from management consultant McKinsey & Company, which sold advice to Purdue on how... View Details

Keywords: by Pamela Reynolds

19 Dec 2023
Blog Post

Answering Your Questions About the HBS MBA Application

as the application deadline, though we do extend a 48-hour grace period afterward to recommenders only. Our advice is to ask your recommenders early and encourage them to submit early. 5. Is there an advantage to submitting as soon as... View Details

04 Sep 2001
Research & Ideas

Governing the Family-Run Business

composition and the role of the family council need to change. My advice is to create your board, family council, or family assembly to meet your current needs and to periodically discuss how to update these structures to meet the needs... View Details

28 Nov 2018
HBS Seminar

Jon Jachimowicz, Columbia University

09 May 2016
Blog Post

What Is the Difference between RC and EC Year?

do with their life and asking others for advice on what to do with mine. RC year laid the groundwork for engaging conversations, and EC year introduced the flexibility of exploring personal topics. What You Do in Your Free Time It's not... View Details

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Report

Competitiveness at the Crossroads: Choosing the Future Direction of the Russian Economy

By: Michael E. Porter and Christian H.M. Ketels

The report synthesizes, interprets, and draws implications about Russia's economic progress, applying the Porter competitiveness framework. It is part of a Strategic Audit of the Russian Federation, a broader set of research activities coordinated by CSR to provide a... View Details

Keywords: Macroeconomics; Microeconomics; Globalized Economies and Regions; Policy; Business and Government Relations; Competitive Strategy; Competitive Advantage; Russia

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Student Journey - Entrepreneurship

feedback on my venture? Regardless of your stage in the entrepreneurial journey, HBS provides opportunities for feedback and guidance on your venture: Rock Center Team — Schedule office hours with the Rock Team for advice and guidance.... View Details

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

04 Jun 2024
Research & Ideas

Navigating Consumer Data Privacy in an AI World

the Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard, teamed up with HBS doctoral candidate Ta-Wei Huang to discuss their advice for businesses and their recent research about this rapidly changing landscape. This interview has been edited for... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Technology; Information Technology

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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

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

19 Dec 2023
Research & Ideas

15 Podcast Episodes That Grabbed Listeners in 2023

to innovate in the climate space, and shares his advice for those interested in careers in business and climate. Beyond Net Zero: How Seventh Generation Plans to Achieve Real Zero Carbon Ashley Orgain, chief impact officer at Seventh... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

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

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