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Alternative Investments Course | HBS Online

material and learned a lot from my peers. Kaushal Khodifad Senior Systems Engineer at Infosys Alternative Investments provided more substantial coverage than what I previously had from school versus on the job. Emily Stebbins External... View Details

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C. Roland Christensen - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

articulate some of the skills discussion teachers must have to be effective. There are so many parts that must fall into place to make the whole process work,” he continued. “How do you open a class? What student do you call on? How do you organize a course when the... View Details

01 Dec 2023
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A Continuum of Innovation

them, and what enables them to craft solutions that others might have missed. “The module was absolutely brilliant. It got me thinking on many tangents that generally aren’t covered here in the regular courses,” one first-year student commented. “This View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

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Esteves Hall | About

campus. Esteves Hall’s living and group spaces accommodate participants in a comfortable, high-quality, technology-rich environment with collaborative work spaces and lounges. The transformative renovation was achieved through the use of sophisticated View Details

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Research & Teaching - Creating Emerging Markets

flourish throughout Asia, Latin America and the Middle East? Published Materials The interviews from the CEM archive have been the basis for scholarly articles, book chapters, conference papers, and graduate level research. We update the... View Details

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HBS Alumni Conference: Accelerating Climate Solutions - Alumni

Material Impact This session will allow the audience to draw inspiration from founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs in a range of businesses who are making real change. Short presentations from each disruptor will be followed by... View Details

May 2018 (Revised October 2018)
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Argentina Power—Don't Cry for Me Argentina

By: Nori Gerardo Lietz and Sayiddah Fatima McCree

In 2016, Bruce Wayne, Managing Director of Energy Finance Corporation (“EFC”), was refining the Investment/Credit Committee materials for the development of up to 10 power generating plants in Argentina. As a subsidiary of the much larger International Conglomerate... View Details

Keywords: Cross Border; Energy Markets; Infrastructure Finance; Infrastructure Development; Business Subsidiaries; Business Cycles; Macroeconomics; Energy Generation; International Finance; Project Finance; Government and Politics; Demand and Consumers; Infrastructure; Utilities Industry; Energy Industry; Financial Services Industry; Argentina; Latin America

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14 Aug 2006
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On Managing with Bobby Knight and “Coach K”

Angeles Lakers basketball team. Supporting material shows film clips of some of the more notorious Knight moments as well as Coach K's press conference after turning down the Lakers job. Students come away with a deep sense of each... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Sports

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Online Management Course | HBS Online

are assigned for Management Essentials. Participants will either be evaluated as complete or not complete. What materials will I have access to after completing Management Essentials? + – You will have access to the View Details

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Online Business Strategy Courses | HBS Online

Administration and Registration Analyst Global Business Disruptive Strategy has given me confidence and clarity in my decisions, and I can already see the material impact of applying this model and mindset to our business and culture.... View Details

31 Jul 2023
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Striving for Imperfection

Experimentation is one of them. You have worked for a long time with Patagonia as a member of the board. Patagonia is a company that was founded by a true experimentalist. I think there’s an example about wetsuits and how they started working with a new View Details

Keywords: Management of Companies and Enterprises; Management

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Educator Resources - Race, Gender & Equity

materials. Managing Differences: Social Diversity & Effective Work Harvard Business Publishing The materials in this collection offer students concepts and applications towards becoming equity-focused managers. Course Explorer Harvard... View Details

17 Sep 2018
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Welcome to Retirement. Who Am I Now?

friends and relatives or start small businesses as a new source of fulfillment. One woman who had been mentoring junior workers at her old firm volunteered her coaching services through a community organization. Putting a material stake... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Entertainment & Recreation

01 Aug 2022
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Does Religious Belief Affect Organizational Performance?

reminded us that, “With data science and AI coming into mainstream, gone are the days of inventory at (auto) dealership lots.” Finally, John Thorbeck asked, “must our inventory model be either/or? data science makes this adaptation possible, cutting excess production... View Details

Keywords: Re: James L. Heskett

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Newsletter - Creating Emerging Markets

Newsletter Join our mailing list to receive updates. We often feature news and updates about the project on the Creating Emerging Markets project website. We also publish regular regional newsletters focused on Africa, Latin America, South Asia and the Middle East.... View Details

14 Dec 2007
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When Your Product Becomes a Commodity

profits? If you've heard it, you've probably wondered if it was just a convenient excuse or if the manager had a valid point. The truth is, even when a raw material has no value added and quality standards are set by law or the industry,... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch

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Eight Steps to Board Success for Female Executives

will be valued by the company. Be realistic about whether you are a good match for at least some of what the company is seeking. Step 2: Prepare Your Personal Elevator Pitch You will need materials that describe who you are as a potential... View Details

25 Apr 2023
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How Short Intensive Programs (SIPs) Transform Your MBA Learning Journey

literacy. We also had some amazing guest speakers and covered a great deal of material over the four-day intensive period. What key learnings did you get from this Short Intensive Program? Some of the key learnings were: 1) When... View Details

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Regional Winners - Alumni

CEO Region: Asia/Pacific Grensol Grensol is unlocking the potential of recycling waste by up-cycling to valuable raw materials that would otherwise end up incinerated or landfilled. Their innovative space-saving solution is designed for... View Details

27 Feb 2019
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The Hidden Cost of a Product Recall

those aren’t driving the big responses that we see by firms and their competitors,” Stern says. “It’s the really severe recalls, where perhaps the materials turned out to be unsafe or there’s a major malfunction that are leading to... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost; Manufacturing; Consumer Products; Auto; Medical Devices & Supplies

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