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- 01 Dec 2008
- Lessons from the Classroom
How Many U.S. Jobs Are ‘Offshorable’?
members of the workforce.” As background material, students read an overview case, "The Offshoring of America," as well as "Monitor's Opportunities in India," a case that follows the decision-making process of the consulting group's CEO... View Details
Keywords: by Julia Hanna
- 23 Apr 2007
- Research & Ideas
Are Great Teams Less Productive?
Learning promotes performance—is there any argument? Without learning, organizations, teams, and managers are stuck in yesterday's world. In fact, says Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, there are built-in tensions between... View Details
Keywords: by Sarah Jane Gilbert
- 18 Jun 2024
- Research & Ideas
Industrial Decarbonization: Confronting the Hard Challenges of Cement
Cities like Cairo; Chongqing, China; Delhi; and Kinshasa, Congo are experiencing population explosions accompanied by unprecedented demand for homes, offices, factories, and infrastructure. In the United States, the Biden Administration’s policy-driven infrastructure... View Details
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the Startup Toolkit Short Intensive Program (SIP). Learn how to research business models, market sizes, and competitors by meeting with a Research Consultant at Baker Library—anytime. SPRING Pitch your startup for feedback and the... View Details
- 31 May 2004
- Research & Ideas
How Team Leaders Show Support–or Not
socializing; keeping team members informed about stressful situations; addressing subordinates' negative feelings; and disclosing personal information); (3) recognizing good work privately and publicly; and (4) consulting subordinates... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 31 Aug 2021
- Book
Feeling Powerless at Work? Time to Agitate, Innovate, and Orchestrate
the new book Power, for All: How It Really Works and Why It’s Everyone’s Business. Battilana co-wrote the book with Tiziana Casciaro, a professor at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. “Cultivating humility and... View Details
Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald
- 01 Jan 2004
- News
D. Ronald Daniel, MBA 1954
CURRENT READING Inside: A Public and Private Life, by Joseph A. Califano, Jr. A member of McKinsey for almost half a century, Ron Daniel led the management consultancy from 1976 to 1988. While maintaining... View Details
- July 2019 (Revised May 2021)
- Case
Acelerex
By: John R. Wells and Benjamin Weinstock
In early 2019, Randell Johnson, Founder and Chief Executive of Acelerex, was reflecting on the company’s first year of rapid growth and the challenges of scaling the business that lay ahead. Acelerex was riding the waves of change taking place in electrical power grids... View Details
Keywords: Energy; Energy Sources; Growth Management; Expansion; Global Strategy; Cash Flow; Consulting Industry; Consulting Industry; Consulting Industry
Wells, John R., and Benjamin Weinstock. "Acelerex." Harvard Business School Case 720-360, July 2019. (Revised May 2021.)
- 09 Jun 2022
- HBS Case
From Truck Driver to Manager: US Foods’ Novel Approach to Staff Shortages
workers to select and manage products in its warehouses. By the middle of 2021, US Foods, which employs about 26,000 workers, had 1,000 unfilled driving and warehouse positions. "You’re saying you might be a truck driver for a while, but... View Details
Keywords: by Pamela Reynolds
- 21 Dec 2011
- Research & Ideas
The Most Common Strategy Mistakes
somehow you can achieve better results. This is a hard race to win. So many managers confuse operational effectiveness with strategy. Another common mistake is confusing marketing with strategy. It's natural for strategy to arise from a... View Details
Keywords: by Joan Magretta
- 19 Mar 2019
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, March 19, 2019
forthcoming Academy of Management Discoveries Creativity, Artificial Intelligence, and a World of Surprises By: Amabile, Teresa M. Abstract—In recent years, progress has been made toward AI Creativity, which I define as the production of... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
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Winners & Runners-Up | New Venture Competition
re-evolve the future. SurgiBox Mike Teodorescu (DBA 2018) Alumni Track Crowd Favorite Safe surgery, any time, any place. Business Track, 2021 Concord Materials Robert Lane (MBA 2021) Anthony Valente (MBA 2022) Business Track Co-Winner Integrated materials View Details
- 05 Jan 2010
- First Look
First Look: January 5
are not driven by reverse causality. These patterns are not driven solely by common law nations such as the United Kingdom and United States, but also hold in Continental Europe. Download the paper: http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/10-045.pdf Going Through the Motions:... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
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Global Opportunity Fellowship GO: AFRICA - Alumni
complete tax documents for submission to HBS. Failure to supply these forms within 30 days from notification of award will lead to forfeiture of your GO Fellowship award. We suggest you consult your tax professional for questions about... View Details
- 06 Sep 2022
- Blog Post
Student Spotlight: Summer Internships in Business & Environment
joining HBS. Omar Al Mulhem (MBA 2023, Section A), Summer Internship: Summer Associate, Sustainable Investing Team at BlackRock BlackRock is one of the world’s leading providers of investment, advisory and risk management solutions.... View Details
- 13 Mar 2023
- Research & Ideas
The Power of Personal Connections: How Shared Experiences Boost Performance
performance builds off that solid foundation.” Look at wider team-building Managers may want to build on the main finding: going through rigorous training together forms bonds that benefit the patient—or the customer—by fostering mutual... View Details
- 06 Mar 2006
- Research & Ideas
Four Strategies for Making Concessions
wage increase. The union was asking for a 4 percent increase, while management wanted to raise salaries by only 1 percent. The executive considered the situation. During past negotiations, weeks were lost as each side jockeyed for... View Details
Keywords: by Deepak Malhotra
- 30 May 2005
- Research & Ideas
Six Steps for Making Your Threat Credible
threat lack credibility, but you also have no way of changing course if the situation becomes dire. 3. Visibly incur sunk costs Suppose you are negotiating with a consulting firm to renew its contract to provide information technology... View Details
Keywords: by Deepak Malhotra
- 24 May 2017
- News
Adebayo O. Ogunlesi, JD/MBA 1979
Independent Director, Goldman Sachs Chairman and Managing Partner, Global Infrastructure Partners As a student of philosophy, politics, and economics at Oxford, Bayo Ogunlesi learned that some lectures were optional. Several weeks into... View Details
Keywords: Susan Young
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Statistical & Data Services - Research Computing Services
About Us Statistical & Data Services 2ms Research Computing Services (RCS) provides statistical and data services for the HBS research community, including consultations and expertise in: Advanced statistical analyses (e.g., Baysean,... View Details