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11 Jun 2021
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The Power of Resilience

moment of her diagnosis, an unexpected silver lining from her own experience, her career pivot, and how she sees her work evolving in the future. READ MORE Julia Hanna: Parul, can you take me back to the moment when you received your... View Details

24 Aug 2020
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My Journey to Joining the first MS/MBA Biotechnology: Life Sciences Cohort

As a senior at Hamilton College, I debated what career path to take. Should I go to Medical School? Maybe get a PhD? Or should I dive straight into the business world? I was a Biology major with four years of lab research under my belt. I... View Details

23 Oct 2019
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Designing a More Artful Future for the Middle East

earned an undergraduate degree in engineering from the American University of Beirut and worked as an investment analyst for Boston Consulting Group in Dubai for three years. Halwani is at HBS thanks to a need-based fellowship. “Receiving... View Details

Keywords: Inclusion

01 Sep 2008
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Where Are They Now?

that there might just be too many activities available and too much to do, thus decreasing the serendipity of chance social encounters among residents as they crisscross the community’s lush green grounds. Even so, Marshall, a marketing expert who spent much of his... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

01 Sep 2010
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Five Honored for Missions Accomplished

Lovell began a career in telecommunications. He also coauthored Lost Moon, a book that inspired the movie Apollo 13, starring Tom Hanks and directed by Ron Howard. Lovell now serves on several space-related boards and is an advocate for... View Details

Keywords: awards; Finance; Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles; Finance; Space Research and Technology; Government; News, Library, Internet, and Other Services; Information; Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores; Retail Trade

18 Oct 2021
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Embracing Activism for Social Change

that’s working well,” Mendu says. “I was able to lead the training session for the Detroit effort, which was an honor for me.” Enabling Career Exploration Each year, the HBS Leadership Fellows Program gives a select group of graduating... View Details

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Online Transforming Customer Experiences Course | HBS Online

competencies, and shifting customer needs Who Will Benefit Service Organization Leaders Professionals in Service Functions Entrepreneurs and Consultants Elevate your employees and create the conditions for them to thrive and deliver... View Details

24 May 2023
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Get to Know Class Day Speaker Adán Acevedo

that HBS has to offer—not feeling overwhelmed by what needs to get done, but just being certain that at any given moment I’m doing the right thing.” As he and his wife return to Los Angeles and he starts his new consulting job, Acevedo... View Details

01 Dec 2020
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Karmic Kickstart

for a significant “rebirth” against my wife’s giving up a highly successful career that she greatly enjoyed. We also wanted to go into a situation where both of us could be highly productive and effective, so finding a country where... View Details

Keywords: transitions; higher education; travel; reflection; cancer; Educational Services

01 Apr 2002
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"Rising to the Challenge" Program Addresses Post-9/11 Issues

"Put aside the consulting firms and investment banks for a while," he exhorted students in the audience. "We need you now!" Charles MacCormack, president and CEO of Save the Children, changed his own career... View Details

Keywords: War on Terror; Ronald Levy; Health, Social Assistance

01 Sep 2008
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Alumni Books

success rate of managers is only 50 percent. But hiring problems are easily preventable. This book presents a method for hiring that stresses fundamental elements that anyone can implement. Your Perfect Fit by Paige Adams-Geller and Ashley Borden with Zibby Right (MBA... View Details

Keywords: Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

13 Jul 2016
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How To Hire A Millennial

HBS Career & Professional Development (CPD) is sharing Working Knowledge articles to further educate our recruiting partners about best practices in human resources. This is not your parents' workplace anymore, Joseph Fuller reminds... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

16 Jun 2020
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Delivering Solutions During a Crisis with Hans Kristian Furuseth (MBA 2019)

unique way. The Building Blocks for a Beautiful Career Prior to joining HBS, Furuseth began his career in consulting at Bain working across Europe and India. He then went on to... View Details

22 Dec 2022
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Climate Stories Episode #13: Democratizing Climate Returns - Nisha Desai (HBS 1997), Founder and CEO of Invest With Intention

world, but “I went into energy at Enron. I thought Enron was innovative. The company used creative finance to bring power projects to life.” After Enron folded, Nisha continued her career in sustainable energy and infrastructure ventures.... View Details

03 Jun 2020
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Jeff Surette and Mike Peters: A Winning Team at TB12

weeks later Surette was connected with TB12, a brand new company at the time, through a fellow HBS alum. He joined the company as a freelance consultant to help establish the business plan and grow the impact of TB12 over time, including... View Details

Keywords: Consumer Products / Retail

01 Jun 2009
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The New “In” Crowd

Davos and the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting. Not bad company. Could it be that what was previously viewed as an idealistic (or downright unrealistic) MBA career choice had finally moved into the mainstream? Actually, HBS has... View Details

Keywords: Roger Thompson; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

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Terrance McGuire

then go into the venture capital business,” he said. Part of the resistance to joining a startup was the reality of trying to build a company on a shoestring with attendant salaries that were nowhere near the compensation available in View Details

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Creating Brand Value - Course Catalog

HBS Course Catalog Creating Brand Value Course Number 1925 Assistant Professor Julian de Freitas Spring; Q3; 1.5 credits 14 Sessions Exam Career Focus: This course is designed for students who plan to create, unlock, or invest in value... View Details

28 Jun 2024
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Honoring Leadership in New York; PRIDE Alumni Share HBS Stories

became the Republican nominee for president in 2012. Before entering public service, he led a successful business career as the cofounder of Bain Capital, a leading investment company, and as the turnaround CEO of Bain & Company, an... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

01 Sep 2011
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Extraordinary People

brewer in the world; chairman of Coty Inc., the global beauty leader; and chairman of Labelux, a luxury goods group. “I’m not afraid of taking risks. I’m not afraid of losing,” says Harf, a native of Cologne who thrives on challenges and gave up a View Details

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