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Human Behavior & Decision-Making - Faculty & Research

even successful people fail to notice the absence of critical and readily available information in their environment due to the human tendency to focus on a limited set of information. This work is still in its formative stages, and I welcome comments about how bounded... View Details

21 Jun 2010
Research & Ideas

Strategy and Execution for Emerging Markets

Emerging markets such as the BRIC countries—Brazil, Russia, India, and China—entice and intimidate. When managers are asked what is special about emerging markets, they typically point to rapid economic growth, potential competitors, and... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

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Frequently Asked Questions - Crossover Into Business

the program? We do not, no. Your league may be willing to reimburse you for those expenses – we will reach out to you with more information upon admission into the program. I am a professional athlete. How... View Details

01 Jun 2022
Blog Post

Five Lessons From My First Year at HBS

how I should spend my time as an MBA student. A recurring piece of advice was “get to know your classmates beyond the classroom.” HBS does a great job at encouraging deep conversations among students – including through MyTakes, Evolve... View Details

20 Apr 2011
Research & Ideas

Blind Spots: We’re Not as Ethical as We Think

ethical dimension, we ask them to prepare for the very question they hope won't be asked. When preparing for a job negotiation, for example, we encourage them to be ready to field questions about other offers they may have. Otherwise, when a View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

08 Mar 2019
Research & Ideas

Seven Negotiation Lessons from Amazon's HQ Disaster in Queens

demographic groups—to pick up concerns as well as hopes. Polling and people are your eyes and ears; without them, you risk flying blind into a killer storm. Identify and nurture potential allies before you... View Details

Keywords: by James K. Sebenius; Real Estate; Construction

24 Apr 2017
Op-Ed

Op-Ed: Courage: The Defining Characteristic of Great Leaders

the defining characteristic of the best ones is courage to make bold moves that transform their businesses. Courageous leaders take risks that go against the grain of their organizations. They make decisions with the potential for... View Details

Keywords: by Bill George; Auto; Food & Beverage

25 Aug 2014
HBS Case

Starbucks Reinvented

He also cited the company's rapid expansion and the potential "commoditization" of the Starbucks brand. "[W]e desperately need to look into the mirror and realize it's time to get back to the core and make the changes... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Food & Beverage

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Leadership Fellows | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

benefits for the crucial work being done by your organization and the sector at large. Your Investment Investing in the program is a one-year commitment with the potential to... View Details

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2023 Reunion Presentations - Alumni

circumstances may be, and getting there is an art and a science. In this session, Professor Brooks will discuss his latest research on happiness, dispel the myths about finding unrealistic perfect bliss, and share ways to improve your... View Details

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LGBTQ+ Community - MBA

pre-matriculants wishing to learn more about PRIDE and the larger queer community at HBS, Harvard, and/or Boston, please reach out to pride+studentclubs.hbs.edu and your message will be forwarded to the... View Details

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Career Networking - Alumni

your first post-graduate role, switching careers, or returning to the workforce after a period of absence, your job search begins by making a case for yourself. Learn how to market yourself to View Details

14 Aug 2018
First Look

First Look at New Research and Ideas, August 14, 2018

Armarium would need to charge for its one-of-a-kind pieces with retail values that could reach as high as $15,000. The two founders faced significant scaling challenges, from how to establish guardrails around curation of the collection... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

11 Sep 2007
First Look

First Look: September 11, 2007

reach of millions. Who Killed Health Care? then outlines Herzlinger's bold new plan for a consumer-driven system that will deliver affordable, high-quality care to everyone. By putting insurance money in the hands of patients, removing... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

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Curriculum - Business & Environment

your potential to build and use power to effect change at home, at work, and in society. It is meant for those who want to make things happen, despite the obstacles that might stand in View Details

01 Oct 2007
Research & Ideas

Encouraging Dissent in Decision-Making

What lessons could the humid shores of the Caribbean, the freezing heights of the Himalayas, or the farthest reaches of Earth's atmosphere hold for your company or organization? Although those places... View Details

Keywords: by Garry Emmons

11 Jan 2021
Research & Ideas

Is A/B Testing Effective? Evidence from 35,000 Startups

also reached their natural endpoints—either scaling or failing—more quickly. “Firms that adopt A/B testing are more likely to hit zero page views, which we take as evidence of shutting down, but they’re also more likely to have extreme... View Details

Keywords: by Kristen Senz

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Becoming a Board Member - Alumni

Careers Becoming a Board Member Careers Becoming a Board Member Interested in joining a board? Similar to a job search, you’ll need to make connections with the right people to find a board that fits your interests. Start Networking Start... View Details

12 Oct 2021
Research & Ideas

What Actually Draws Sports Fans to Games? It's Not Star Athletes.

potentially worth tens of millions of dollars in additional revenue for the league.” Unique aspects of the AFL, whose strict policies aim to keep player rosters evenly matched—made it a natural setting to examine this question. The AFL... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Sports

29 Jan 2008
First Look

First Look: January 29, 2008

standard-deviation increase in both bank-relationship strength and cross-selling potential is associated with a 16 basis point (5%) decrease in spread and a 0.4 point (7%) increase in the Maximum debt to EBITDA covenant. This translates... View Details