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01 Dec 2023
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Drop Everything, Read This

herd, or our part in it. Rubin encourages the reader to be comfortable standing outside the herd and to develop one’s own voice, instead of sounding like others. “As soon as convention is established, the most interesting work would likely be the one that doesn’t... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

26 Apr 2024
Blog Post

How I Spent my 2+2 Deferral: Matthew Young

the Commanders. The 2+2 program allowed me the flexibility to spend that second year with them knowing I’d have a spot in the Class of 2025. What advice do you have for prospects considering the 2+2 program? The biggest View Details

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Women at HBS - Alumni

and mobilizes professionals who deliver strategic and tactical advice to a wide range of clients. Chief , cofounded by Carolyn Childers (MBA 2008) , supports New York—based women in their journey to executive leadership. The private... View Details

13 Jun 2022
Research & Ideas

Extroverts, Your Colleagues Wish You Would Just Shut Up and Listen

meetings, say the researchers, is a vital art that comes with big rewards. “Whatever you can do to more directly convey that you are listening and are retaining information should be helpful,” says Zlatev. Advice for the workplace The... View Details

Keywords: by Pamela Reynolds

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Providing Assessment & Feedback - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

assessing student and instructor performance. This section features advice in the following areas: Judging Success Student Performance Instructor Performance Christensen Center Tip Sheets Characteristics of Effective Case Method Teaching... View Details

16 Mar 2021
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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

30 May 2024
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How to Have Effective Conversations

wife very reasonably would offer me this good advice – like why don't you take your boss out to lunch and you guys can get to know each other? And instead of being able to hear what she was saying, I would get even more upset and say, you... View Details

29 Mar 2022
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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

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Finding Talent Opportunities

should not overlook. Recruiting Advice 21 Nov 2024 Jess Hopper How Alumni Can Recruit When They Aren’t Recruiters How Alumni Can Recruit When They Aren’t Recruiters How Alumni Can Recruit When They Aren’t Recruiters 21 Nov 2024 Jess... View Details

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

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About the Center - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

qualitative course evaluation analysis on both the faculty and course level as well as for midterm feedback; advice and counsel in the areas of pre-term planning, within-term troubleshooting, post-term reflection, classroom presence... View Details

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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

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Leading in the Classroom - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

that cut across the entire class session, including the management of time, student participation and engagement, and the use of boards. This section of the Case Method in Practice site explores each of these aspects of case teaching in the classroom. This section... View Details

28 Jul 2023
Blog Post

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

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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Creating an Inclusive Recruiting Process for Candidates with Diverse Abilities - Recruiting

Insights & Advice 16 Sep 2024 Creating an Inclusive Recruiting Process for Candidates with Diverse Abilities Becca Carnahan Author HBS Team tag All Industries All Locations Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Recruiting View Details

16 May 2023
In Practice

After Silicon Valley Bank's Flameout, What's Next for Entrepreneurs?

muted-than-expected impact of SVB’s failure indicates that many startups might be less limited by financing frictions than we thought. This is a good thing! While there are many barriers to venture growth—from challenges in getting the right View Details

Keywords: by Avery Forman; Technology; Financial Services

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Recent Insights from HBS Podcasts

cons of approaches companies can take to decarbonize electricity. Reimagining Financial Advice for the Modern World In this episode of The Disruptive Voice, Anders Jones, co-founder of Facet, offers a great example of disruption in... View Details

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Our Team - Impact Investments

research examines corporate and household finance in emerging markets, with a focus on insurance, credit, and savings. He has also done extensive work on financial education in the US and emerging markets. His recent research focuses on designing and delivering View Details

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