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- 31 Oct 2018
- What Do You Think?
What is the Function of Fear in Leadership?
upon what she has found in that work. Specifically, her concern is the degree to which fear—fear of not being included, fear of appearing ignorant, fear of being ignored, fear of being the "skunk at the garden party,"—destroys teamwork,... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- Web
Policies, Rules & Guidelines | About
flights; the purpose of this policy is to help clarify acceptable use and safety of UAS on or above the HBS campus. Drug & Alcohol Policy Harvard Business School’s policy on drugs and alcohol reflects our... View Details
- 07 Feb 2022
- Research & Ideas
Digital Transformation: A New Roadmap for Success
encourages the psychological safety necessary for cultivating a growth mindset among employees. To nurture that sense of shared purpose, as well as customer-centric thinking, participants described how they... View Details
- Web
Blavatnik Fellowship in Life Science Entrepreneurship - Health Care
offers Harvard Business School (HBS) alumni and Harvard-affiliated postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to advance new ventures around promising life science technologies and develop their leadership talents during a 12-month... View Details
- 13 Nov 2023
- Blog Post
HBS Veteran Spotlight: Lindsey Chrismon (MBA 2025)
On Veterans Day, we take a moment to honor the courageous individuals who have served in the armed forces. Today, we hear from Lindsey Chrismon (MBA 2025) who served with dedication and is now pursuing an MBA, connecting the worlds of... View Details
- 29 Mar 2022
- Book
5 Qualities That Help Companies Thrive for Decades—Even Centuries
years. That’s a lot of war, natural disaster, and political turmoil to survive. The new book Leadership to Last: How Great Leaders Leave Legacies Behind looks at the ingredients of long-lasting businesses in... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 18 Jun 2020
- Research & Ideas
What Is an "Essential" Purchase for a Low-Income Family?
Do lower-income families need and deserve access to fewer things than everyone else? As a society, we seem to think so, revealing a "grim double standard," finds a study published this... View Details
Keywords: by Rachel Layne
- 01 Dec 2006
- What Do You Think?
How Important Is Quality of Labor? And How Is It Achieved?
to take the initiative to risk one's safety to cross a border to support one's family a positive indicator of the... View Details
Keywords: by by Jim Heskett
- 03 Oct 2005
- Research & Ideas
The Truck Driver Who Reinvented Shipping
addition, since McLean's trailers were fully enclosed and secure, they were safe from pilferage and damage, which were considered costs of business in the traditional shipping industry. The safety of McLean's trailers also enabled... View Details
- 29 Nov 2010
- HBS Case
United Breaks Guitars
and $1,200 in flight vouchers; when Carroll asked that his compensation be given to another, similarly affected customer, United chose instead to donate $3,000 View Details
Keywords: by Julia Hanna
- Program
Value Creation Through Effective Boards
Health & Safety Protocols Admissions Criteria and Process You can submit an application through the IESE Business School website. Because availability is limited, we encourage you to apply as early as... View Details
- 01 Jun 2022
- Blog Post
Five Lessons From My First Year at HBS
Elisa Djuhar (MBA 2023) is from Singapore. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science from Cornell University. Before HBS, she oversaw research and development, and quality and safety of food products at various CPG companies. Never in... View Details
- Web
Technology & Innovation - Faculty & Research
Balancing Digital Safety and Innovation By: Tomomichi Amano and Tomomi Tanaka May–June 2025 | Article | Harvard Business Review Designers of consumer-facing digital products have tended to focus on novelty... View Details
- 26 May 2022
- HBS Case
Apple vs. Feds: Is iPhone Privacy a Basic Human Right?
Apple CEO Tim Cook didn’t come to his post with an activist agenda, yet when law enforcement officials began pressuring the company to hand over iPhone users’ data without their permission, Cook took what he... View Details
Keywords: by Avery Forman
- 21 Aug 2000
- Research & Ideas
Inside the OR: Disrupted Routines and New Technologies
necessary for successful adoption of new technologies. "You have to talk. I have no qualms about it," said a member of one of the successful teams. "In a regular case, you clam up, but it's too late in MICS. There is no... View Details
Keywords: by Hilah Geer
- 01 Feb 2023
- Blog Post
How I Spent My HBS 2+2 Deferral: Jada Haynes
my comfort zone (even if I knew I could fail because I had a safety net to fall back on). Did 2+2 change your path or alter your post-undergraduate plans? Not only did I change my career path and take more... View Details
- September 2009
- Case
The Risk Management Foundation of the Harvard Medical Institutions, Inc.
By: Richard M.J. Bohmer, Stephen P. Bradley and Natalie Kindred
Through its uniquely proactive approach to medical malpractice risk management, the Risk Management Foundation (RMF) has decreased claims—and premiums—for the Harvard hospitals it insures. The RMF is the captive medico-legal insurer of the Harvard medical institutions... View Details
Keywords: Cost Management; Insurance; Health Care and Treatment; Risk Management; Performance Improvement; Safety; Health Industry; Insurance Industry; Boston
Bohmer, Richard M.J., Stephen P. Bradley, and Natalie Kindred. "The Risk Management Foundation of the Harvard Medical Institutions, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 610-014, September 2009.
- 2009
- Book
The Adventures of an IT Leader
By: Robert D. Austin, Richard L. Nolan and Shannon O'Donnell
Becoming an effective IT manager presents a host of challenges-from anticipating emerging technology to managing relationships with vendors, employees, and other managers. Ultimately, a good IT manager must be a strong business leader, not just a technical... View Details
Keywords: Books; Leadership; Crisis Management; Personal Development and Career; Relationships; Safety; Information Technology
Austin, Robert D., Richard L. Nolan, and Shannon O'Donnell. The Adventures of an IT Leader. Harvard Business Press, 2009.
- Research Summary
Health-care Applications
Active postmarketing drug surveillance. There is substantial interest within the U.S. health community and among health policymakers in developing a surveillance system that scans public health databases in order to proactively detect potential drug safety... View Details