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C. Roland Christensen - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

subjects as geography, history, astronomy, and literature. A 1941 graduate of the University of Iowa, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, Christensen received an MBA from Harvard in 1943. After serving as a captain in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps from 1943 to... View Details

30 May 2024
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How to Have Effective Conversations

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify More Skydeck episodes Dan Morrell: Hi, this is Dan Morrell, host of Skydeck. Charles Duhigg (MBA 2003) is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, a staff writer for The New Yorker, and author of the bestselling books The Power of... View Details

21 Mar 2018
Research & Ideas

Why Artificial Intelligence Isn't a Sure Thing to Increase Productivity

prior art existed. Half of the students were assigned randomly to use the Boolean search tool and half to use the machine learning tool. Furthermore, they gave half of each group access to expert advice to help them better craft their... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Technology; Information

16 Oct 2017
Research & Ideas

The Most Successful Startups Have Hands-On Founders

the paired founders discussed their business challenges and were told to provide advice about management and strategy to their partners. On the final day, the founders completed a list of changes they planned to implement after returning... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

2022
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L'entreprise, une affaire de cœur

By: Hubert Joly and Caroline Lambert

A remarkable turnaround by a leader with a remarkable philosophy: Find your noble purpose. Put people at the center. Unleash human magic.
"It was fall in Minnesota. It was getting cold and we were supposed to die." This is how Hubert Joly describes the early,... View Details

Keywords: Capitalism; Leadership; Mission and Purpose; Business and Stakeholder Relations; Leading Change

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How to unleash “human magic" and achieve improbable results.

Having recently stepped down as Chairman and CEO of Best Buy, Joly shares the leadership principles – illustrated by multiple vivid and concrete stories -- that underpinned... View Details

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users. Once the monthly limit is reached at a terminal, data cannot be downloaded until the start of the next month. Please seek View Details

28 Jul 2023
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How I Landed My Manufacturing Internship at HBS

fortunate to receive an offer of an interview during the winter break period and made use of the advice I’d learned in CPD-run behavioral interview seminars to prepare. A few days after the interview, I received a telephone call from HR... View Details

20 Sep 2017
Research & Ideas

The Three Types of Leaders Who Create Radical Change

of the envisioned social change, and dilution—watering down the movement to the point that it no longer addresses grievances. Battilana has advice for avoiding potential traps and how to determine when to play which roles. Keys include... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

02 Nov 2023
Blog Post

Getting a Peek Into the HBS Experience

Helsinki, Finland. What advice do you have for college students considering attending Peek? If you are considering or planning to attend Peek, I encourage you to proactively engage in the interactive sessions and never be afraid to... View Details

06 Oct 2008
Research & Ideas

Updating a Classic: Writing a Great Business Plan

doing exactly as written, he or she will be sadly disappointed. At the same time, every player has to be somewhat optimistic about the possibility of overcoming inevitable setbacks. I think of ventures as roller coasters, not rocket ships. Q: Any general View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

16 Mar 2021
Blog Post

2+2 Where Are They Now Spotlight: Smitha Das (MBA 2018)

in this moment, when the pandemic has exposed and deepened the fragility and structural inequity of our systems, I’m inspired that the CIB could contribute to a more equitable economic recovery. What advice do you have for prospects... View Details

07 Apr 2023
Research & Ideas

When Celebrity ‘Crypto-Influencers’ Rake in Cash, Investors Lose Big

researchers suggest that investors who followed advice from a crypto influencer’s tweet, on average, could see modest returns in the first two days, with shrinking returns turning to losses by about day five. At day 10, investors were... View Details

Keywords: by Kristen Senz

29 Mar 2022
Book

5 Qualities That Help Companies Thrive for Decades—Even Centuries

successful women. Zia Mody, a founding and senior partner of law firm AZB & Partners, suggests it’s not enough to just bring women into the organization; mentors must actively guide their growth. For example, her firm has a structured program in place to provide... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

13 Jul 2020
Research & Ideas

Merck CEO Ken Frazier Discusses a COVID Cure, Racism, and Why Leaders Need to Walk the Talk

we've awakened to issues of racial justice and wanting to participate and contribute. And so what advice do you have for the leaders who are sincerely interested in making a difference inside of their companies and outside of their... View Details

Keywords: by Staff; Pharmaceutical

15 Feb 2024
Blog Post

How I Spent My 2+2 Deferral: Carol Wright

intentional about which jobs I was applying for. I wanted to ensure that I spent time at a company that would allow me to gain new skills, grow, and create an impact before starting my studies at HBS. What advice do you have for prospects... View Details

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Getting Started - Alumni

advice from alumni on perfecting your pitch. One of the most important tools in your career growth arsenal is the 30-second elevator pitch – a succinct personal narrative that explains where you are, where you want to go and why. Gain... View Details

01 Mar 2023
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How Much Does 'Deep Purpose' Matter to the Bottom Line?

“Hybrid work is here to stay We now communicate differently—and better—in online meetings. We learned how to use these tools more effectively because we had to during the pandemic.” Respondents didn’t stop there. They provided advice... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

09 Nov 2023
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The No. 1 Character Trait You Will Need to Succeed in Business

purpose is just an act of futility,” as Joe Almeida, CEO of Baxter International, explained when I asked him what advice he would give to young people who wanted to cultivate a sense of courage. “When you are inexperienced, and you're... View Details

13 Nov 2023
Blog Post

HBS Veteran Spotlight: Lindsey Chrismon (MBA 2025)

mistakes, celebrating successes, and always striving to do better. Because at the end of the day, the respect of my soldiers was earned, not given. "Buy a pair of cleats." This advice resonated profoundly, and the underlying principle was... View Details

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