Flexibility - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Sep 2018
News

New Spaces: Convening Power

multipurpose foyer Pre-function reception space A flexible floor design to accommodate events of any size up to 1,000 guests LEED Gold or higher sustainability features Find HBS alumni at Baupost Group View Details

15 Apr 2020
News

Money Matters

financial concepts into cocktail-napkin-sized explanations. In her suggestions to the Times, Hay pointed to the importance of understanding the power of compound interest; monitoring your credit, which can give you financial flexibility... View Details

01 Mar 2016
News

@Soldiers Field

1982). Expected to open in 2018, the space will feature a flexible floor design that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault and former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick spoke at the 44th annual H.... View Details

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Patrick Akl

impression on me.” Yet one aspect of the trauma, the family’s one-year flight to Paris in 1989-90, also inspired more positive resolutions. “It made me want to explore the world,” says Patrick. “I also wanted the flexibility to be able to... View Details

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Julio Cedeno

me more options and flexibility to help Sarah and I align with each other's careers." As he fulfills the second semester of his RC year, Julio remains convinced that "the case method is the most distinctive thing about HBS. You... View Details

Keywords: Manufacturing/Energy

02 Nov 2020
Blog Post

2+2 Where Are They Now Spotlight: Tyler Teykl (MBA 2017)

the academic mindset to be competitive with the GMAT and my application, and 2) it provided clarity on my career planning for the next 4-5 years. How long was your deferral (2,3, or 4 years)? I chose to defer for three years. The View Details

11 Mar 2001
Research & Ideas

Evolving for Success [Part Two]

survivors such as eBay, has to do with a work style that allows you to be enormously productive, professional, able to turn on a dime, and be open to change—because that's what many of those companies had to do. What we learn is View Details

Keywords: by Staff

10 Feb 2003
Research & Ideas

Women at Work

for employee or employer. If women are forced to choose between, say, putting their child to bed or making that 7:30 pm meeting, both entities suffer. Flexibility on both parts will lead to a more harmonious and profitable relationship.... View Details

Keywords: by Wendy Guild

26 Apr 2022
Blog Post

How I Spent My HBS 2+2 Deferral: Vasilis Mornto

program, after hearing about it from an alumna, for two main reasons. First and foremost, I wanted to have flexibility with regards to the type of work I would do before going to business school, without having to think if it fits under... View Details

24 Sep 2018
Blog Post

Working to Keep Pirates At-Bay: My Summer in Cyber Security

things. My work was like drawing on a white canvas, as I had the opportunity to try and experiment with new ideas and get involved in all the aspects of the business. The CEO, who also had previously worked in consulting, gave me a lot of View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship

14 Jan 2019
Blog Post

"It'll All Work Out": Two Alumni Discuss Balancing Marriage and Markets

that 'it'll all work out,' yet often it really does," says Charlie. "But sure, it can be frustrating when you're in the middle of it!" Reflecting on their mutual experiences, Charlie says, "We came to graduate school thinking that HBS would make many things more View Details

29 Jul 2020
Blog Post

To New Beginnings: Reflecting on Transitioning Careers and Starting a Family while at HBS

of networking and trip taking and meeting friends. While I knew this was the best time to start our family because I would never have as much free time and flexibility again once I started working, I was really nervous of how my... View Details

01 Mar 2023
News

The Exchange: Micro Management

flexible contract invested significantly more in their businesses and earned higher returns as a result. Their businesses were bigger three years later, and they are still bigger now, ten years later. That paper was very influential and... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint; Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles; Finance

22 Feb 2022
News

Case Study: Welcome Aboard

flexible workplace at our headquarters in Boston, where people can visit or have small team retreats. Our remote culture has allowed us huge flexibility in hiring and logistics. I did not expect that the... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint

01 Oct 2021
News

No Time Like the Present

providing unrestricted HBS Fund support can have. “The deeper I got into the Harvard ecosystem, the more I saw the power of flexible funding,” he says, citing the School’s ability to develop hybrid classrooms in response to COVID-19 as an... View Details

01 Jun 2024
News

The Exchange: Chance Encounters

flexibility over almost anything else. How do those trade-offs factor into the decision-making? Wu: As we look broadly at Gen Z and the younger generations entering the workforce in the coming years and decade, they prioritize the ability... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint

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Doctoral Students | Information Technology

collaborate more efficiently, unlock the potential of new research, and ensure seamless learning experiences and career possibilities for participants. How can HBS IT help you make a difference? We’re here to help you identify and implement View Details

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College Students | MBA

every career, every industry, and every passion. Take the next step in exploring business and sign up for Peek into Business. Peek into Business (virtual experience) Thinking About an MBA? An MBA degree equips you with the skills and View Details

27 Apr 2018
News

Placing Nurses Where They Are Needed

Alejandro Moreno (MBA 1988) is CEO of Nightingale Nurses, a service that provides traveling nurses to hospitals and health care facilities across the United States. In this interview, he talks about the advantages of flexibility and the... View Details

Keywords: Ambulatory Health Care Services; Health, Social Assistance

19 Apr 2004
Research & Ideas

Ground-Floor Opportunities for Retail in India

About Malls? An audience member asked what advice panelists would give to an entrepreneur launching a retail business in India. "Don't try to copy any Western model," said Biyani. "India might surprise you. Adopt a flexible... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Consumer Products; Retail

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