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Michael O. Braimah

after graduating in 2007 and stayed for two years. "In an industry that's upside down," he says, "you're forced to draw on inner strengths." Teaching others, learning about himself After two years, "moving at... View Details

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Roniesha Copeland

overwhelm the other. Seeking economic-development experience, she became an analyst at Fannie Mae. Then she allowed the pendulum to swing the other way, assuming management roles at McMaster-Carr Supply Co., a leading distributor of View Details

01 Dec 2003
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The Next Big Thing

It's a case of competition and strategy on a global scale, and the stakes could hardly be higher. The prize? Leadership in the realm of life sciences, a field that experts say will shape and dominate 21st-century enterprise. What city or View Details

Keywords: life sciences; Scientific Research and Development Services

01 Mar 2003
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Post-Soviet Purpose

HBS assistant professor Rawi Abdelal’s 2001 book National Purpose in the World Economy: Post-Soviet States in Comparative Perspective (Cornell University Press) was awarded the 2002 Shulman Prize for Outstanding Book on International Relations, given by the American... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Publishing Industries (except Internet)

01 Mar 2007
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Winter Break Just Got Educational

different parts of the United States, focused on learning about an industry and job opportunities. “What’s different about the Immersion Programs is that they have a significant faculty-led educational component,” said HBS professor... View Details

Keywords: immersion; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices

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Tools & Resources | Institute for Business in Global Society

Roundtable focuses on regional challenges while exploring the evolving role of business in society. More about Global Leadership Roundtables Europe’s green transition Uncover the impact of industrial policy... View Details

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Building Bridges to Sustainable Infrastructure with Allied Climate Partners - Recruiting

Insights & Advice 15 Jan 2025 Building Bridges to Sustainable Infrastructure with Allied Climate Partners Ousmane Sacko Author MBA Students tag All Industries All Locations Student & Alumni Stories Summer Internships The summer between my... View Details

02 Nov 2015
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Harvard Arab Weekend (HAW) 2015

strongly believe that it is our responsibility to promote a positive, forward-looking view of the region that bridges the gap between its rich history and promising future. The 2015 rendition of Harvard Arab Weekend will seek to promote... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

01 Mar 2004
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David Horgan: Iraqi Briefing, 21st November, 2003

of regional dynamics. Oil industry Postwar oil-field pacification and reconstruction policy has failed. Oil production is under half the 1990 level, and still - after 7 months - under two-thirds the... View Details

Keywords: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support; Government

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Additional Archives - Creating Emerging Markets

interested in the study of Africa. Global Regional Oral History Office, The Bancroft Library, UC Berkeley The Bancroft Library’s large collection of business leaders’ oral histories includes interviews of business and philanthropy in Peru... View Details

11 Jul 2025
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Utah Club Dives into Great Salt Lake’s Challenges; Colorado Alumni Talk Defense Over Breakfast

Before a gathering of 30 alumni and guests, Steed detailed the lake’s geological history and described some of the industries that are vitally dependent on it today. The salt produced from the lake goes into many food products,... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

30 Apr 2001
Research & Ideas

New Paths to Success in Asia

Businesses in the Asia-Pacific region today are caught up in a dizzying swirl of economic, cultural, political, technological, and social change. Enormous opportunities await managers who can harness these power currents to drive their... View Details

Keywords: by Alejandro Reyes & Deborah Blagg

01 Sep 2012
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High Honors

Anglo American in 2007, one of the world’s largest mining companies, Cynthia Carroll determined that increased transparency was important if the company—and the industry as a whole—was going to improve its safety record. “People responded... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices

29 Mar 2023
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Supporting Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria

project that will employ locals in a traditional handicraft business. The effort is centered in southeast Turkey, a region known for its production of high-quality Adiyaman carpets. By building a sustainable View Details

28 Mar 2011
Research & Ideas

Why Manufacturing Matters

Shih: I think it becomes more and more problematic. We see the symptoms of decline, which are driven by things like labor arbitrage and industries moving assembly overseas, followed by more and more sophisticated work. The thesis that we... View Details

Keywords: by Roger Thompson; Manufacturing

30 Jun 2019
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Alumni in France honor self-made entrepreneurs; Shih talks trade in Buffalo

of manufacturing, against the background of the evolving U.S.-China trade challenges. The talk was followed by a Q & A session and reception. Shih shared his expertise in manufacturing and product development across multiple industries to... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

25 Aug 2022
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Vision: To Go-Go

industry is hard,” she says. “You need tons of money to get started. Almost all restaurants go broke after the first year. And very few people get beyond one or two locations.” Azuero was intrigued, yet it wasn’t until the pair met for... View Details

Keywords: Alexander Gelfand; entrepreneurship; foodtech; startup; Latin America

10 Sep 2013
First Look

First Look: September 10

opportunities for changes in corporate culture to encourage sustainability. While the U.S. chemical industry remained defensive and focused on legal compliance, there was a greater proactivity among the German firms. This paper stresses... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

10 Nov 2015
First Look

November 10, 2015

Business School Case 715-433 Uber and the Taxi Industry (A) No abstract available. Purchase this case: https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/product/715433-PDF-ENG Harvard Business School Case 715-434 UberX & Lyft (B) No abstract... View Details