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Commencement 2011 Address | About
the husbands, wives, and partners, the parents, the sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, and friends who have nurtured you, encouraged you, and believed in you. Give them a hand. Your challenge is to reassert character as an important View Details
- 21 Apr 2009
- First Look
First Look: April 21, 2009
orientation of the "hierarchical industry leaders" can entail large missed opportunities for other members of the ecosystem, who are unable to fully exploit their potential in global markets. We argue that Japan has to adopt several key legislative View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 01 Dec 2007
- News
How Business Schools Lost Their Way
In 1926, C.P. Biddle, an assistant dean at Harvard Business School, provided one framing of what was, at the time, the highly contested question of whether and why business schools belonged in universities: The interests of the shareholders are primarily View Details
- 02 Mar 2020
- What Do You Think?
Are Candor, Humility, and Trust Making a Comeback?
report to you succeed, I think it’s pretty hard to lead with anything other than humility and vulnerability.” Dfallah said, “I believe candor, humility and trust are core values for visionary companies ” Michael H. added, “For several years, I’ve been advocating a... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 24 Aug 2016
- Research & Ideas
Can Obamacare Be Saved?
many carriers may have to develop a fundamentally different business model—the commercial segment model is not viable for the public exchanges.” INGREDIENTS FOR SUCCESS From consumers: Consumers need to learn how to make smarter choices... View Details
- 01 Dec 2001
- News
Q&A: John Quelch
watershed Harvard Business Review article on the globalization of markets. The gathering will acknowledge the impact of that paper, assess the accuracy of its forecasts, and look to future trends. It's that kind of big-picture thinking that we're after. We can View Details
Keywords: Deborah Blagg
- 01 Aug 2005
- What Do You Think?
Is There an “Efficient Market” in CEO Compensation?
measure average CEO compensation and facilitate discussions in which companies are encouraged to adjust salaries to keep pace with some percentile of the average for all companies. The absence of any dampening mechanism in this... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 01 Aug 2001
- News
HBS Alumni Association Board of Directors: President's Report
It was a busy spring for alumni, both on and off the HBS campus. The Cleveland Conference, Reunions, and Club Officers Roundtable were each very successful and energizing events. Such occasions provide us with a unique opportunity to hear... View Details
Keywords: John Hoffman
- 01 Mar 2017
- News
Alumni and Faculty Books for March 2017
only with those above you. Otherwise, where’s the fun? Beltway Upheaval by Ken Gorman (AMP 100, 1987) (lulu.com) A political novel about bizarre presidential conflicts in Washington, DC. The Entrepreneur’s Playbook: More than 100 Proven Strategies, Tips, and Techniques... View Details
- 30 Mar 2015
- Research & Ideas
Managing the Family Business: Preparing to Sell
and support new family wealth creators for future generations. The family has been the foundation of your success, and it always will be. Remember, businesses come and go, but business families can last for generations. Maintaining family momentum and growing family... View Details
- 13 Jun 2017
- Blog Post
What is the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences Program? A Q&A with Professor Tom Eisenmann
experience—ideally, designing and/or developing technology-intensive products.” Is there a competitive advantage to pursuing a degree program like this in Boston? “Boston ranked first among 25 U.S. cities in a study conducted by global incubator 1776 and the U.S.... View Details
- 01 Jun 2022
- News
'Rooted' In Innovation
make a measurable improvement in life on our planet. Learning to build a successful company is a stepping stone to that.” At HBS, Ajanoh acquired the knowledge, contacts, and managerial skills to further... View Details
Keywords: Deborah Blagg
- 12 Nov 2024
- HBS Case
Inside One Startup's Journey to Break Down Hiring (and Funding) Barriers
societal problems. Identify the metrics that are a measure of success and compensate on those,” says Gompers. Keep an open mind when building a team. “For someone like me, we need to pull in people with... View Details
- 05 Feb 2014
- Research & Ideas
Can Putin Score Olympic Gold?
ride out of town. "The question is, can Russia demonstrate that it has the planning and operational expertise to run the Games—especially with venues so spread out?" asks Greyser. Secondly, Russia will be measured by the View Details
- 17 Jan 2012
- First Look
First Look: January 17
full-service international passenger model with a premium air-cargo business model while separately operating a no-frills passenger model for domestic flights. LAN's multi-model success comes from recognizing the complementarity of its... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 20 Jan 2010
- First Look
First Look: Jan. 20
delegation, but there is less empirical evidence, especially across countries. This has limited the ability to understand the phenomenon of decentralization. To address the empirical lacuna we have developed a research program to measure... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 05 Jun 2000
- What Do You Think?
What’s Happening to Our Patience?
front of the pump instead of paying in slower, more conventional ways, did 2.7 million people sign up for the program and increase their loyalty to Mobil by one extra visit to the pump per month? The explanation was the saving of one to several minutes per visit. The... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 23 Jan 2008
- First Look
First Look: January 23, 2008
Working PapersA Resource Belief-Curse: Oil and Individualism Authors:Rafael Di Tella, Juan Dubra, and Robert MacCulloch Abstract We study the correlation between a belief concerning individualism and a measure of luck in the US during... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 05 Dec 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, December 5, 2017
definition that extends the concept beyond the traditional binary retain/not retain view of retention. We discuss a variety of metrics to measure and monitor retention. We present an integrated framework for managing retention that... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- Blog
Up Close: A Return to In-Person Executive Education Programs
work and case discussions aligned with guidelines. Reisch, recalled Corsino, pulled out a measuring tape to determine the correct person-to-table ratio. June's temperate weather also allowed for greater flexibility with dining and... View Details