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- 31 Oct 2019
- Blog Post
5 Things on My Mind in the Second Year of the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences Program
several years before HBS. 2. Engineering classes: problem sets are back! Students spend most of their time at the business school during the first year of the program. This year, we split our time between engineering and business electives. I’ve decided to View Details
- 01 Dec 2016
- Blog Post
4 Reasons College Students Apply to 2+2
years before coming to HBS John: The 2+2 program didn’t “change” my plans, but rather let me focus on what I really wanted to do. Before I had been accepted, I contemplated the traditional banking and consulting opportunities, thinking it... View Details
- 06 Nov 2000
- Research & Ideas
The Determinants of Corporate Venture Capital Success
programs can still be successful without the traditional partnership structure." But XTV's example, they continue, also suggests "some of the difficulties that these efforts encounter and the apparent importance of having a strong linkage between the fund's... View Details
Keywords: by Paul Gompers & Josh Lerner
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Brighton Mudzingwa
in emerging markets, primarily Africa. To "fill the gaps I see in Africa," Brighton concluded he needed an MBA. "It's not just about raising capital," he says. "It's equally important to focus on the ecosystem,... View Details
Keywords: Financial Services
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Impact Stories - Business & Environment
Alumni Impact Stories Martin Aares MBA 2001 | Merging the Worlds of Finance, Investing, and Environmental Impact "As leaders who make a difference, the private sector can have huge influence over the future of our planet. We are changing... View Details
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Blog | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
Filter Results: (227) Submit Author Types Alumni HBS Staff SE Practitioners SEI Faculty SEI Team Students Topics Alumni for Impact Alumni Programs Arts Business for Social Impact Business School Executive Education Faculty Research Future... View Details
- 09 Aug 2006
- Research & Ideas
Career Advancement Without Experience
careers," O'Mahony says. "In addition, they're moving in and out of contract work. There are a number of open research issues here, such as questions of health insurance and retirement. What we did was focus on a very specific... View Details
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Laura Mackay
the opportunity to learn business principles in an academic setting. It was very important to me to use my two years in business school to focus on personal development. The HBS case method is incredibly unique and powerful in pushing one... View Details
- 14 Feb 2023
- Blog Post
Recruiting During Uncertainty: How to Meet Students Where They Are
When companies encourage students to openly share about their career goals, important connections can be made between the company’s needs and the student’s ability to add value in various roles or functions. This can then lead to better hiring decisions and View Details
Keywords: All Industries
- 01 Sep 2009
- News
Of Value and Values
On the Horns of an Investment Dilemma Financial management firms that focus on sustainable investing have been gaining ground for twenty years now. As an example, Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), a global association of nearly... View Details
- 19 Dec 2006
- First Look
First Look: December 19, 2006
of all organizational units. Download working paper: http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/07-030.pdf Future Lock-in: Or, I'll Agree to do the Right Thing Next Week Authors:Todd Rogers and Max H. Bazerman Abstract When making decisions a person... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 16 May 2012
- Research & Ideas
Can Decades of Military Overspending be Fixed?
little progress has been made in reducing cost overruns even though more than 20 reform proposals were launched during this time. "Despite the focus and effort dedicated towards reform in the past fifty years, important systemic... View Details
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- 01 Feb 2017
- What Do You Think?
Is the Next Jobs Crisis Just Ahead?
for how to deal with it. Deaver Brown saw the future (and the jobs crisis) most succinctly: “Better quicker results due to fewer people between a customer and the solution.” Fizzinnf said, “Robotics and artificial intelligence will cut a... View Details
- 29 May 2007
- First Look
First Look: May 29, 2007
the group is considering increasing its investment focus to include a broader range of technologies, including emerging technologies (for example, mobile and RFID technologies) and non-information technologies (including medical devices... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 25 May 2023
- Blog Post
Interview Strategies to Connect with a Wider Range of Candidates
to future employees about what they can expect from a career with your organization. Craft inclusive job descriptions that welcome candidates Educate interviewers on the benefits of diverse teams to counter “just like me” bias Level the... View Details
Keywords: All Industries
- 12 Mar 2024
- Blog Post
IFC India: Electric Mobility in India
a current count of 280 million 2-wheelers in India – a number projected to rise to 400 million in the next decade –, this category is responsible for the highest automotive emissions in the country. To achieve decarbonization in India, a strategic View Details
- 01 Mar 2017
- News
Nurturing Emerging Scholars and Leaders
Mary Sauer and Bob Doris (MBA 1977/JD 1978) HBS’s focus on innovation connected Bob Doris (MBA 1977/JD 1978) and Mary Sauer more deeply with the School. “We are very impressed with the work HBS is doing to foster a startup culture at the... View Details
- 01 Jun 2022
- Blog Post
Climate Stories Episode #6: Climate Change, Peacebuilding, and Business: Lise Grande and Dr. Teagan Blaine, USIP.
rights be protected as these new technologies are implemented? Another deals with those countries that are going under water. Who pays restitution for future damage and losses?” “Climate change is a governance issue. It’s a short step... View Details
- 18 Nov 2021
- News
Strength in Numbers
their careers and their future goals—personal, professional, and societal. “One of the things we talked about a lot in that forum was running toward the thing that hurts your heart the most,” Verdi recalls. For Verdi and his wife, Gina,... View Details
Keywords: April White