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01 May 2023
News

Yahoo Acquires Alumni Startup Wagr

sports betting as a fun, social, and inclusive experience for all sports fans, not just gamblers." "We want to rewrite the narrative around sports betting to show the world it doesn't always have to be an... View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions - Research Computing Services

stem from being off-campus but not connecting to the HBS VPN first ( VPN instructions ) being on-campus on the WiFi, but connected to HBS Guest instead of HBS Secure Please see Logging In for more... View Details

15 Apr 2014
First Look

First Look: April 15

agency logic, they produce pessimistic recommendations for firms with high CSR ratings. Moreover, we theorize that over time, the emergence of a stakeholder focus, and the gradual weakening of the agency logic, shifts the analysts'... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

06 Aug 2012
Research & Ideas

Strategic Intelligence: Adapt or Die

that companies shouldn't rely on consultants to develop their strategy. Why is that? A: It's a good idea for companies to seek out support in developing strategy, but not to delegate responsibility to an... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

01 Oct 1999
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Eight Among Many: Alfred A. Checchi

disparity, and the need for government to modernize itself and not impede the business process. "As a society, we recognize that the private sector is our most dynamic, innovative, and capable institution,"... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons

26 Mar 2018
Research & Ideas

To Motivate Employees, Give an Unexpected Bonus (or Penalty)

with how employees are motivated than the actual consequences they receive. Motivation is important in business for one reason: In the contract between employers and employees, it’s simply not possible to... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Manufacturing

26 Mar 2021
Blog Post

How to Build a Resume That Stands Above the Competition

Jill Huggett is the CEO & Founder of Bridgepath Career Advisors, LLC, a full-service career management firm, an Expert Content Contributor for Forbes.com, and an HBS Career Coach. She specializes in propelling people forward in their... View Details

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Peter Gumulia

reliant on its skilled labor force,” he explains. “But as it moves forward, the labor force is not prepared for this change. My goal is to upskill and empower young Indonesians, so that they are ready to... View Details

05 Jun 2019
Blog Post

Exploring the Beauty Industry through an Independent Project

people and narratives they wish to trust. Most will gather multiple inputs and consult multiple sources before making decisions on beauty products. In looking for brand and product recommendations, they are no longer turning to... View Details

13 Nov 2017
Research & Ideas

Want to Be Happier? Spend Some Money on Avoiding Household Chores

other time-sucking tasks reported greater life satisfaction. In the United States, for example, buying time increased happiness about 0.77 on a 10-point scale, which may not seem like much, but it is... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

17 Sep 2021
Research & Ideas

The Trial of Elizabeth Holmes: Visionary, Criminal, or Both?

the case against Holmes is not a slam dunk and explains why even a conviction is unlikely to deter others. The interview was edited for clarity and length. Harvard Gazette: What are your thoughts as the... View Details

Keywords: by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette; Biotechnology; Technology; Medical Devices & Supplies

15 Oct 2019
News

Bridging Business and Engineering

how to lead a successful business. “I feel that in Israel, we’re very good at creating technology, but not as good at scaling it. We end up getting an early exit, instead of taking the company all the way, which emphasizes the need View Details

Portrait Project

Carlos Emilio Larreategui

eventually left Ecuador, convinced I would never return, as the shadows of hatred and discord at home loomed larger each day. With time, however, emptiness filled me. It was then that I realized that purpose could not be manufactured; it... View Details

01 Mar 2024
News

Giving All Stakeholders a Voice

For John Wu (MBA 2000), “Web3” means more than technological innovation. “It’s a mindset,” he says of the movement toward a decentralized internet that accelerates innovation and gives end users greater collaboration with businesses. “It’s a transformative shift in... View Details

Keywords: April White

Portrait Project

Carlton Burrell

epidemic. It was a sanctuary for my grandparents escaping the segregated South during the Great Migration. It’s the birthplace and matchmaker of my parents. It is where blue-collar residents find their independence as they look to survive... View Details

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Shira Asa-El

became close friends. What’s the best thing about your home town? Jerusalem is an amazingly beautiful city – not only for its fascinating history and its religious importance, but because of how incredibly... View Details

Research Summary

Organisational Learning in Software Requirements Engineering and Management

The current research project addresses the continuing low success rate of software development projects, which has been frequently reported in empirical studies. For example, the 2004 Chaos Report by the Standish Group found that only 29% of 9,236 application... View Details

24 Nov 2015
Blog Post

What is an HBS MyTake?

While it’s true that students come to HBS to develop their leadership skills and learn the fundamentals of general management, what they take away tends to be so much more. When we interview students and alums for this blog, we hear time... View Details

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By: Ethan S. Bernstein

I have spent my career studying novel talent management practices and their effect on collaboration and performance. My core research focuses on two interrelated organizational trends that have become salient in the 21st century: workplace transparency (who gets to... View Details

02 Jun 2010
What Do You Think?

How Do You Weigh Strategy, Execution, and Culture in an Organization’s Success?

sustainable without a framework of cultural values and rules." Drew Williamson pictured the relationship as "a virtuous circle that can break at any of the three points. It starts with a happy, innovative culture that generates a strategy View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

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