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02 Dec 2010
What Do You Think?

Making Right Choices: Art or Science?

it is both, depending on such things as the level of complexity, stage of the decision-making process, the purpose of the decision, the context in which the choice is made, whether we are deciding or rationalizing the decisions we've... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

18 Nov 2013
Research & Ideas

Pulpit Bullies: Why Dominating Leaders Kill Teams

actions," says Gino. "Bringing this type of awareness to leaders walking into group decision-making situations could set up a different process whereby they benefit from what others have to offer." These findings don't let... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

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Teaching Quantitative Material - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

discussions should enable the instructor to address each of the following questions: Which analyses or quantitative tools, if covered, will advance my students’ decision-making abilities? What critical insights, concepts, and techniques... View Details

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Is AI Coming for Your Job?

"miscalculations" have still occurred during attempts to put rockets into space because human decision-making and judgment continue to play vital roles in problem-solving. "AI TOOLS CAN CREATE TREMENDOUS VALUE. HUMANS MUST DECIDE HOW BEST... View Details

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Peter Gumulia

out, during which you slowly develop your decision-making muscle and, more importantly, your very own leadership philosophy.” Peter’s eagerness to explore has already yielded new opportunities. Active in the Education Club, he is... View Details

02 Aug 2020
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Is the 'Experimentation Organization' Becoming the Competitive Gold Standard?

level. Their work has been both influenced by and reported recently by several academics. Harvard Business School professors Michael Luca and Max Bazerman track experimentation in decision-making back to the Book of Daniel, BC 167-164.... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Technology

12 Sep 2018
Blog Post

Optimizing the Coaching Experience for Midcareer Professionals

– and it's okay if they're complex or thorny." Give yourself permission to not know exactly what you want or where you're going. Instead of a plan, coaching participants are better served by bringing an open mind and a willingness to reflect. "The four... View Details

Arthur Schleifer

Keywords: automotive; computer; consumer products; financial services; grocery; insurance industry; manufacturing; marketing industry; restaurant; retailing; software; tire; tobacco; wine

25 Feb 2020
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Task Force

table. “Our user stories fire me up on why we’re doing this,” says Campbell. Monroy agrees, citing the additional satisfaction of building a company culture. “We’re creating the place where I would like to work,” he says. “Having the View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; gig economy; Retail Trade

18 Jul 2019
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Lessons from the Rise and Fall of VisiCalc

VisiCalc is long gone—but the tech industry has embraced lessons learned by its experience that continue to shape strategy and decision-making of engineers and executives alike. Among those lessons: First, new empires take shape at the... View Details

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Student Spotlight: 2023 HCC Co-Presidents Reflect on Their Time at HBS and the Current Health Care Systems - Blog: Health Supplement

technology, and commercialization decision-making in the life sciences. They complemented the case method with applied learning through projects and written assignments–for example, a mock diligence report for a biotechnology company.... View Details

03 Dec 2020
Research & Ideas

Cut Payroll Costs with Transparency, Fairness, and Compassion

Series How Remote Work Changes What We Think About Onboarding What Leaders Can Do to Fight the COVID Fog It’s Time to Reset Decision-Making in Your Organization What the Stockdale Paradox Tells Us About Crisis Leadership The COVID... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Sarah Abbott

08 Feb 2000
Research & Ideas

Building Effective R&D Capabilities Abroad

essential that managers from the highest levels of the company be involved in the decision-making process from the start. Senior scientists met with high-level managers and entered into a long series of discussions. Their first decision:... View Details

Keywords: by Walter Kuemmerle

01 Dec 2022
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Future Vision

metaverse, and quantum-edge computing are just a few examples. In this environment, leaders must understand how to use data for decision-making (and use judgment for data); how to use design-thinking approaches to address unmet needs for... View Details

Keywords: Brian Kenny; Educational Support Services; Educational Services

2019
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Rehabilitating Corporate Purpose

By: Malcolm S. Salter

In this paper, I address how the ascendance of the theory of shareholder value maximization into the central consciousness of public corporations and its canonization as the only legitimate expression of corporate purpose has contributed to both a widening breach... View Details

Keywords: Capitalism; Justice; Corporate Purpose; Shareholder Value Maximization; Ethical Reciprocity; Economic Systems; Business Ventures; Mission and Purpose; Ethics; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact

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09 Jun 2021
Research & Ideas

How Tennis, Golf, and White Anxiety Block Racial Integration

the researchers say. This segregation may not only create fractures in an organization’s culture, but may also disadvantage minority employees in performance evaluations and promotion decisions, given that senior decision-makers remain... View Details

Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald

13 Jan 2021
Research & Ideas

How 'Small C' Change Can Beat Large-Scale Rebuilding

modest manner, Flick always shared the recognition of success with the team and his staff. In challenging times, the team effort is all that counts. A close involvement of those affected in the decision-making process is crucial to... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg, Sascha L. Schmidt, and Sebastian Flegr; Sports

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Is the Digital Transformation Certificate Right for You?

case studies on industry pioneers, provided practical insights, and sparked meaningful conversations among peers. Participating in these programs amplified my understanding of the strategic decision-making processes in large digital... View Details

21 Aug 2017
Lessons from the Classroom

Companies Love Big Data But Lack the Strategy To Use It Effectively

discussions around case studies. “First, students learned a framework for combining intuition and data/analytics (including regression and optimization) into a comprehensive decision-making strategy. Second, students developed an... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

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