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Leadership, Culture, and Transition at lululemon | Information Technology

explores the nuances of leadership and organizational change within a distinctive cultural framework, setting the stage at a pivotal moment for lululemon as Day steps in to guide the company through its next phase of expansion and... View Details

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Akshay Ghulati

eight months he sold many of the holdings to a private equity investor and broke new ground again – as the first non-MBA hired by A.T. Kearney. "I helped them set up an office in Dubai," says Akshay. "Now they've... View Details

25 Mar 2021
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Steer Clear of the Blind Spots That Derail Experiments

which interventions had staying power. Focusing too much on “what” instead of “why.” Companies often set out to test a particular question or compare a short slate of options with the goal of finding what... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

01 Mar 2010
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What Happened to Leadership?

midwestern middle class for generations. Manufacturing jobs paid for college educations, including mine.” He called on the private sector to work with government — “a catalyst for leadership and change” — to set View Details

Keywords: Management; Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing; Manufacturing

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Corporate Finance: Corporate Financial Operations (CFO) - Course Catalog

students who simply want to deepen their understanding of corporate finance and how finance concepts can be effectively applied within a wide range of organizations. Educational Objectives The goal of the course is to provide students... View Details

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Tiffany Niver

as I progress through my career. Exposure to the wide variety of business problems, viewpoints, companies, issues, industries, protagonists, and classmates through the case method at HBS was also an important part of my experience. How has your overall HBS experience... View Details

Keywords: Technology; Retail; Consulting

27 Nov 2006
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Manly Men, Oil Platforms, and Breaking Stereotypes

environment? A: The sociological literature contains a number of wonderful ethnographies—vivid descriptive accounts—of men doing dangerous work in such settings as coal mines, fire departments, and the military. Invulnerability looms... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Gilbert; Energy; Utilities

03 Mar 2014
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Align Your Social Media and Recruiting Strategies

associations to create word of mouth marketing about your Q&A platform or a live chat you’re hosting. You may even invite students who have previously interned at your organization to be a key participant in the chat. Set View Details

09 May 2013
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Road Trip

Ready to roll: (from left) Singer, Gerald, Baker, and Alaoui. Photo Courtesy of MBAxAmerica On or about Independence Day, July 4, four HBS students will pile into their rented RV and set out to discover America. No, this is not... View Details

Keywords: Finance; Management

02 Jun 2014
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Excerpt: ‘A Social Strategy’

entailed setting up a corporate page on Facebook, getting people to "Like" it, and then broadcasting messages to those fans with the expectation of receiving a response (in the form of either feedback or increased sales). Companies have... View Details

02 Aug 2021
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Uncovering the Virtual Advantage at Humana

from other students inquiring about internship opportunities. Knowing there was potential to bring in more talent, the Humana recruiting team acted quickly to set up virtual interviews which led to six additional interns joining the class... View Details

Keywords: Health Care; Health-Related Services

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Leadership Execution and Action Planning (LEAP) - Course Catalog

skills required to become an effective “implementer /operator.” Underlying Themes and Goals The industry, organization, and protagonist settings in the course are highly diverse. Cases will focus on... View Details

12 Oct 1999
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Building Competitive Advantage Through Operations

It's the set of processes that transforms either materials or information into a product or service. EE: How has this definition evolved over the past decade? Upton: There have been some exciting changes in recent years. First, operations... View Details

Keywords: by Staff

04 Oct 2016
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The Peek Weekend Stem Cohort Experience

authentic or logical enough in my visions. Though Peek was short, its impact on my intellectual mindset and career goals have been very long term. I really hope to see myself in a cohort setting again one... View Details

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Fereshteh Zeineddin

based on facts and reason.' I still have passion," Fereshteh says, "but now I can communicate that passion more effectively." Managing priorities Fereshteh's long-term goal involves managing a leading cosmetics or retail... View Details

12 Feb 2014
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Private Sector, Public Good

this is not what business does or should do, Henderson said. “If managers can support public institutions and provide public goods and make money, why aren't they?” "They say the answer is regulation or the answer is taxation," said Henderson. "The idea... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

05 Sep 2023
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Solving Climate Change Starts with an Idea

diverse skill set is just what we need to address climate change.They just needed an entry point. So I decided to create “How to Create a Climate Venture.” I have a firm belief that the skills of innovation and entrepreneurship are... View Details

15 Dec 2024
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After Ozempic

work through a set of norms known as the Novo Nordisk Way, Mulroney explains. “We talk about the triple bottom line from day one. Responsibility for financial goals, environmental goals, and societal goals... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint; Illustrations by Pete Ryan; Ambulatory Health Care Services; Health, Social Assistance

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Andrew Goldin

content of the decisions may differ, the people issues are similar: managing teams, setting expectations." As a participant in the New Orleans immersion last winter, Andrew directly witnessed the impact he and his colleagues at HBS... View Details

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IT Strategy: The Future of the Web at HBS | Information Technology

for their teams. Content creators will be trained on how to edit content, and also on the fundamentals of the Web Design System, SEO, and web accessibility to make sure they are set up for success. The project team will also provide... View Details

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