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- 17 Feb 2016
- Research & Ideas
Man vs. Machine: Which Makes Better Hires?
making in their hiring decisions, but they are probably not intentionally hiring applicants they know won’t be as good at the job. “My sense is that managers are probably doing their best to hire the people... View Details
- 10 Dec 2015
- News
The Most Powerful Woman in Chinese Entertainment
past, one of the biggest disconnects the studios face is that they never really know, in a detailed, comprehensive way, who is coming to see their movies. Even the filmmakers would probably like to know this — how old are they, where are... View Details
- Profile
Rachel Silverstein
of it. "I had eight years of experience in corporate finance," Rachel says, "a bit on the high side among female students." Upon reflection, she realized both concerns were probably misplaced. "School readiness is... View Details
- 06 May 2008
- News
Small World? Read Nil about It
well-documented. They are the generation that will probably preside over and witness the death of newspapers in their lifetime. So here’s a question, especially for those Bulletin readers with international experience or business... View Details
- 01 Oct 2018
- News
Learning About Leadership
you learn what senior leadership behaviors don't work. “One thing that really didn't work was company leaderships that over-promised and under-delivered––every business has risks––and company managements that feel comfortable and are View Details
Keywords: Finance
- 01 Mar 2018
- News
Ask the Expert: Disaster Master
something new, which shows that you can’t create a computerized system with all the answers, not yet. There are human factors and emotions involved beyond the probability statistics. But that’s what makes this work fascinating—otherwise... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 15 Feb 2016
- Research & Ideas
Want Your Employees to Plan Better for Retirement? Don't Do This
employee 401(k) contributions responded to savings information provided by their employers. The study was conducted to understand what kind of influence company-offered information can have. “We’ve uncovered a phenomenon that is probably... View Details
- 01 Dec 2018
- News
Alumni Are Integral to HBS
preconceived notions about doing business in the continent. “At the end, I had this feeling of wonder and excitement that I probably haven’t had for years, which is why I’m looking forward to doing it again!” —Hakeem Belo-Osagie Africa... View Details
- 01 Dec 2001
- News
Lone Star Star
forgotten about. Albertville was really a watershed." He expressed great admiration for the current crop of skaters preparing for February's Games in Salt Lake City, particularly their mastery of the quadruple jump. "I tried three times to do a quad and decided that it... View Details
- 05 May 2011
- Research & Ideas
How ‘Political Voice’ Empowers the Powerless
sorts, on an epic scale. “If you have a local leader who is from your social category, you are probably more likely to approach him or her for help.” As Harvard Business School professor Lakshmi Iyer and her colleagues discovered, it's... View Details
Keywords: by Maggie Starvish
- 22 Aug 2007
- Research & Ideas
The Hedge Fund as Activist
these firms will soon be acquired at a sizable premium, and the involvement of the activist increases the probability that this will happen. Thus, hedge funds are better at identifying undervalued companies, locating potential acquirers... View Details
- 25 Feb 2016
- Blog Post
Dealing with FOMO at HBS
with friends and exercise) and the sand they’re getting displaced by (spending too much time on cases and checking my email). Now I have a way to prioritize what I need to say yes and no to. I will never say no to dinner with friends because I have to read cases, I’ll... View Details
- Profile
Anna King
day." "I'm probably a little bit of an odd duck in that I don’t know exactly what I want to do or where I'll be in five years," says Anna, acknowledging the personal and practical pressures that come with the pursuit of an... View Details
- Profile
Alex Furleigh
sophomore-year biology in high school showed me that animals were probably meant to be a fascination for me rather than a career. What is your favorite childhood memory? Hiking in Colorado every other summer with my family. From group... View Details
- 11 Oct 2019
- News
Balancing Act
“That’s probably the opportunity leaders overlook most often.” The third step was being explicit with the recruiting team: “It’s not about saying ‘I prioritize diversity but ultimately I’m going to hire the best person for the job.’... View Details
- 01 Oct 1997
- News
Cathy A. Nichols
overtones," Nichols recalls with a hearty laugh. It seems that on her first day at the School, a male student asked her how she could feel good about enrolling at HBS. Wasn't she depriving a man, probably one with a family to support, of... View Details
Keywords: Thomas Frick
- 05 Feb 2016
- News
The Wheel of the World
struck every quarter hour. He liked it, and a few years later found that he had four more clocks to put into storage when he journeyed from Switzerland to attend HBS. “That’s probably not typical for someone just graduating from... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Oct 2001
- News
New Economy Notables: Peter C. Wendell
the last decade. First job I was the summer maintenance boy at our local swim club — mowing lawns, cleaning toilets. You probably couldn't start much lower. Inspirations The entrepreneurs who start the companies that we fund. They're the... View Details
- Portrait Project
Sylvia Ko
physical constraints. My family could not afford travel, but I explored places you probably never heard of. I was on bed rest, but I led armies to conquer empires. My peers on the playground teased me for having “squinty eyes and yellow... View Details
- 27 Oct 2016
- News
Pathfinder
exception. The difference is that the Pittsburgh native has been with BCG for 28 years and counting, rising to president and CEO in January 2013. “I feel like I’ve been able...to work with some of the best companies in the world on these incredibly hard problems...and... View Details