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2018 Symposium - Race, Gender & Equity
Review, Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology and Psychological Bulletin . She is co-author of Mentoring and Diversity: An International Perspective , and co-editor of The Handbook of View Details
- 01 Mar 2021
- Blog Post
Best Practices for Creating a Successful Virtual Internship
remote interns. “It's important to select projects which are important or notable to a large group. This ensures that many people in the organization are invested in the intern's success, and it widens the scope of available mentors who... View Details
Keywords: All Industries
- 11 Aug 2020
- Blog Post
Supporting Independent Workers During COVID-19: One Phone Call at a Time
guidance, support, and honest critique to succeed. For FinGig, the Harvard i-lab proved to be a valuable resource that introduced the co-founders to experienced entrepreneurs and mentors who helped them not just with strategy, but also... View Details
- 22 Jul 2020
- Blog Post
Why We Started the HBS Black Investment Club
companies, remain overwhelmingly white and male (81% of VC firms don’t have a single Black investor. Not one). Due to a notorious reliance on personal networks for deal sourcing, most VCs lack the network infrastructure necessary to successfully find and View Details
- 18 Oct 2021
- Blog Post
Embracing Activism for Social Change
to effect change. When the status quo isn’t working for those without power and privilege, Mendu, a 2020–2021 HBS Leadership Fellow, believes “the more fortunate among us have a deep obligation to disrupt it.” Her HBS mentors included... View Details
- 26 Mar 2019
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, March 26, 2019
young Indigenous Australian university student who created the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME), a nonprofit organization he formed to respond to the problem of Indigenous high school students completing high school at... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
- 01 Apr 2000
- News
Real World Issues Aired at Student Led Conferences
I've ever done." A series of afternoon panels were organized around "hot topics," such as cultivating a mentor and building a career, strategies for personal and professional success, women as negotiators, and the power of women in the... View Details
Keywords: Mary Ellen Gardner
- 01 Sep 2006
- News
Street Singer
however, the economics major decided to try an internship in investment banking, courtesy of Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, a mentoring program for minority students. “I fell in love with Wall Street and the idea of taking on an... View Details
- 28 Jun 2023
- Blog Post
Managing Your Health and the Recruiting Process: Advice from HBS Alumni
you wanted to check in and see how I’m doing.’” Having people around her who understand the pressures of recruiting and could offer support was critical to her success. Francis also recommends seeking out mentors who share your diverse... View Details
- 11 Nov 2002
- Research & Ideas
Women Entrepreneurs Usher in the Next Generation
networks and mentors are essential for long-term success as a businesswoman; they are also unbeatable sources of advice at key moments, according to Swan. "It's very hard to find mentors," she said. "Everyone says, 'Go get... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 01 Sep 2008
- News
Reality to News Biz: Drop Dead
He introduced me to his editors and mentors and reintroduced me to subject-verb agreement. And I was going to repay all of this by, in his words, “going to the dark side?” You know, that two-year sojourn for bankers and consultants... View Details
- 11 Jun 2021
- Blog Post
Saying “Race” Out Loud: Leading Conversations on Diversity in HBS Classrooms
place of affection and appreciation for the School. As a Simmons MBA student in 2006, Creary got to know former faculty member Laura Morgan Roberts and Professor Robin Ely, who quickly became both mentors and friends. In 2007, she became... View Details
- 15 Aug 2016
- Research & Ideas
Black Swans and Big Trends Can Ruin Anyone's Internet Prediction
Speed Trap, was poised for publication as I came up for promotion that year at Harvard Business School. However, in a reversal of the familiar prescription for scholars, my mentors told me, “If you publish, you might perish.” They were... View Details
- 03 Mar 2023
- Blog Post
Celebrating Socioeconomic Diversity and Inclusion at HBS (Part 2)
language or know anyone was challenging. Luckily, with the guidance of non-profit organizations, I was able to navigate my way to college and self-fund my education. I would not be at HBS if it were not for the support of mentors and... View Details
- 22 Dec 2022
- News
LGBTQ+ Alumni Forums Expand; 2023 Alumni New Venture Competition Is Underway
discussions on startups, venture capital, and other topics related to early-stage ventures. "The alumni NVC enables founders to network with the investors and customers that may be interested in their products or services, and access to a very supportive network of HBS... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 15 Jun 2021
- News
Alumni Work to Reverse Bias Through Philanthropy
Fifth Avenue. “Widening opportunities and providing mentoring for young people of color are important aspects of the Homecoming Initiative,” notes Kenneth, a vice president at General Catalyst Partners. Commenting on this summer’s... View Details
Keywords: Deborah Blagg
- 20 Sep 2021
- Blog Post
Taking Your Shot in the Sports Industry with Adam Laitsas (MBA 2016), SVP, Head of Marketing for Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.
friends, and mentors who have helped him to build his career. Professors Anita Elberse and Joshua Margolis were Laitsas’ professors in the classroom and have become trusted advisors. HBS alum and fellow basketball player, Dan Sunwoo (MBA... View Details
- 01 Apr 2002
- News
Urban Evolution - HBS Research on the Inner City
launched a training program for inner-city residents, featuring one-on-one mentoring for new hires, it proved so successful that the company began to mentor all new hires. "Traditional solutions to America's... View Details
- 01 Mar 2019
- News
Alumni and Faculty Books for March 2019
mentoring successful cleantech companies. Some highlights: Why there is no such thing as cleantech, there is only money; Avoiding the cleantech fallacy; Pre-marketing your product to avoid problems later; Prioritizing your prospects... View Details
- 24 Aug 2017
- News
Unlocking Potential
big donors was the mentor of an HBS acquaintance of mine. People respect the brand. That’s a totally unfair advantage in the world I’m in, but you use it and it opens a lot of doors.” Community Partners Reset has also received help from... View Details