Essentialism - Publications - Faculty & Research

19 Jan 2024
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The Values and Virtues of a Quick Fix

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify More Skydeck episodes Hi, this is Dan Morrell, host of Skydeck. Speed has gotten a pretty bad rap, says Anne Morriss (MBA 2004). The Silicon Valley mantra of moving fast and breaking things has led to waves of high-profile... View Details

28 Jul 2020
Research & Ideas

Racism and Digital Design: How Online Platforms Can Thwart Discrimination

essential to evaluate methods for measuring discrimination and associated design changes over time. About the Author Kristen Senz is a writer and social media editor for Harvard Business School Working Knowledge. [Image: RyanJLane]... View Details

Keywords: by Kristen Senz; Travel; Entertainment & Recreation; Service

09 Apr 2024
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When Climate Goals, Housing Policy, and Corporate R&D Collide, Social Good Can Emerge

For almost four years, Omar Asensio and his colleagues have been studying the impact of federal energy programs on low-income neighborhoods. The intersection of technology—artificial intelligence, in particular—and public policy has long been an area of focus for... View Details

Keywords: by Glen Justice

14 Jul 2014
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Pay Attention To Your ‘Extreme Consumers’

of their biggest insights was how difficult it was to reach up across their bodies to reach the seatbelt," says Norton. "Until you are actually in the car in that situation, it would never occur to you." By donning the suits, designers View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

28 Mar 2012
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Are Factory Jobs Important to the Economy?

Summing Up: What Next, If Manufacturing Proves Not To Be A Creator Of Those Good "factory Jobs" Of The Past? Manufacturing is essential to the health of an economy. It both fuels and results from innovation. It is natural in the course of... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Manufacturing

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Entrepreneurship Course Online | HBS Online

This course is part of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation track. Introduction to Entrepreneurship Essentials ENROLL NOW No application needed for our certificate programs. Start your journey today! Entrepreneurship View Details

01 Mar 2024
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Alumni and Faculty Books and Podcasts

Edited by Margie Kelley Alumni Books You Got This! A Straightforward, No-Nonsense Playbook for Crushing 130+ Workplace Challenges By Heidi Abelli (MBA 1993) Palmetto Publishing Stepping into the corporate world can feel like navigating a labyrinth, especially when... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

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Shaping the Learning Environment - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

Creating and sustaining this kind of learning environment involves two essential elements: clarity of expectations, as represented in the explicit learning contract, and consistency in the instructor's corresponding behavior, which... View Details

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Online Learning Model | HBS Online

Ryan Dumlao , CORe Participant “Being able to break down real-life scenarios, and look at the management processes within each—what worked and what didn't—provided a unique method of learning, and was incomparable to other course offerings available.” Monica Higgins ,... View Details

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Hawes Hall | About

facilitates the fusion of interactive technologies with teaching techniques grounded in the case method. Innovations such as wireless Internet access and built-in video, webcast, and broadcast capabilities are essential features of the... View Details

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The New Role for Government & NGOs - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

infrastructure, input availability, and the like. The active engagement of corporations is essential to mobilizing these elements. new stakeholder roles & relationships Government and NGOs are facing limited resources and difficulty in... View Details

04 Nov 2009
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What is the Role of Government Vis-à-Vis Capitalism?

adaptability . Until we accept government's framework-defining role as an essential feature, we will not have a satisfactory understanding of capitalism as a system of governance." What is government's role in supporting or... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

01 Feb 2023
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Will Hybrid Work Strategies Pull Down Long-Term Performance?

(iStockphoto/AndreyPopov) Remote work has always been an essential part of economic activity. Some people work from home, some work from anywhere, and some work where customers need them. But the COVID-19 pandemic gave rise to both... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

31 Jul 2023
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Striving for Imperfection

aversion tax in their example cases range from 25 to more than 50 percent. So think about that: incredible investment opportunities that have been foregone because people were essentially paralyzed. Now someone listening might say, well,... View Details

Keywords: Management of Companies and Enterprises; Management

11 Aug 2008
Research & Ideas

Strategy Execution and the Balanced Scorecard

the organization with stretch targets that take all employees outside their comfort zones. In Stage 3, leadership drives alignment of organizational units and is essential for communicating vision, values, and strategy to all employees.... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

06 Oct 2020
Sharpening Your Skills

18 Tips Managers Can Use to Lead Through COVID's Rising Waters

firms do not have a succession plan. Maintaining best practices around physical and mental health is not a luxury or a frill, but an essential aspect of risk management. CEOs and top management need to prioritize taking care of their own... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

11 Mar 2019
Research & Ideas

Branding Sells Cereal, Handbags, and Vacations. Can It Sell a Country?

again a magnet for companies. With its targeting capabilities, relatively low cost, and vast reach, social media has become an essential marketing channel, especially for those trying to reach young consumers. The Israeli nonprofit Vibe... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost; Tourism

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A Letter from Michael Porter - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

HBS ISC About Michael Porter About Michael Porter A Letter from Michael Porter Biography The Essential Porter Honors & Awards Affiliated Organizations & Institutions VBHCD Initiative A Letter from Michael Porter A Letter from Michael... View Details

10 Aug 2009
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High Commitment, High Performance Management

With many companies battered by the economy, commitment from leaders and employees might seem like increasingly precious resources. Yet commitment and performance are essential elements of any successful firm no matter the health of the... View Details