Continuous Improvement - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Dec 2002
News

Teaching Teachers

Janeiro Business Professor Tania Casado was already the recipient of numerous awards for her teaching at the Faculdade de Economia (FEA), the University of São Paulo's prestigious business school. Like any good professor, however, Casado was constantly looking for new... View Details

01 Mar 2013
News

Commitment to Leadership

experience and informed perspectives to the study and practice of leadership at HBS. Through ongoing financial support and engagement, alumni are contributing to our shared ambition to make this world one in which people can improve their... View Details

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Board Diversity Network: 2024 Fall Events Recap - Blog: RGE Report

Initiative’s Board Diversity Network (BDN) hosted three alumni events this fall to demystify the process, particularly for women and people of color who continue to be underrepresented on corporate boards. The three events featured advice... View Details

03 Jul 2012
Research & Ideas

HBS Faculty on Supreme Court Health Care Ruling

trillion mandate and no assurance of reversing the inexorable rise in health care costs. Paradoxically, although America has the most technologically advanced and expensive health care system in the world, its citizens continue to get... View Details

Keywords: Re: Multiple Faculty; Health

10 Mar 2021
News

Shattering Glass

environments that are quite equal. They expect that to be true in the business world, too. We do a real disservice to them when we don’t talk about the continuing obstacles in the workplace because, without that information, they can... View Details

Keywords: April White; gender equity; Management of Companies and Enterprises; Management

04 Sep 2019
News

Advanced Statistics Are the New Foam Fingers

The Quantified Athlete “Athletes will always look to improve their performance and stay injury-free with technology. But the sports media industry is also starting to explore how to incorporate athlete data into their broadcasts. And as... View Details

01 Jun 2001
News

HBS Alumni Association Board of Directors: President's Report

on the quality of alumni programs and services. Monty, we salute you! As I reflect on my two years as president of the HBS Alumni Association, I am moved by the potential we all have to help the School meet its goal of continuing to View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

01 Jun 2005
News

Fellowship Campaign Approaching Goal

As the campaign enters the homestretch, HBS is focused on its goal of raising $100 million for MBA fellowships. Student need for financial aid is continually rising, and HBS is committed to ensuring that qualified applicants from all... View Details

Keywords: HBS; MBA; Fellowships; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

23 Sep 2008
First Look

First Look: September 23, 2008

teamwork in decision-making, the challenges of group decision-making, and the strategies for engaging team learning skills and attitudes to improve both the quality of and commitment to group decisions. Purchase the exercise:... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

01 Apr 2015
Research & Ideas

The Slow, Steady Battle to Fix Cancer Care

on a holistic treatment plan comprising one of eight "bundles." “If we can drive down costs while improving outcomes, that will be much more favorable to our economy and to our competitiveness as a nation” "We're hoping... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Health

06 Jun 2013
Op-Ed

How to Do Away with the Dangers of Outsourcing

fire- and building-safety improvements in Bangladesh is an important first step—and a vital recognition of responsibility, especially given the reluctance of so many garment-factory owners in Bangladesh to make necessary changes on their... View Details

Keywords: by Ranjay Gulati; Manufacturing; Apparel & Accessories; Fashion

01 Sep 2011
News

HBS Moves Ahead with Curriculum Innovations

the case method? How can we make sure that the quality of teaching remains as high as it has ever been?” I have met with each first-year course head and asked, “How can you strengthen your core course?” Several have taken on that challenge. This form of View Details

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

07 Feb 2017
First Look

First Look at New Research: February 7

opportunities to develop skills (“crucible experiences”) and a greater motivation to relocate out of the challenging context. We also find that managers deployed to a challenging context early in their careers continue to experience... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

28 Jul 2006
Research & Ideas

Meeting China’s Need for Management Education

definitely growing more intense as companies and government agencies strive to become truly "global" players. While much of the past growth and business success might have been based on national and regional success, they recognize the need to become true... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Education

06 Dec 2021
News

Monaco's Digital Transformation

Genta manages 5 percent of the state budget and a staff of 270. His ministry oversees the telecom industry and digital improvements in smart city initiatives, education, and health care, as well as programs and partnerships benefitting... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

11 Jul 2012
News

A Man, and a Plan, in Africa

built his family’s New Jersey–based industrial distribution business over 15 years (to sell to a Fortune 50 company), and then as a consultant to family businesses and international investors. “We’ve witnessed countries mount concerted initiatives from the highest... View Details

Keywords: Administration of Economic Programs; Government

13 Oct 2003
Research & Ideas

How to Pick Managers for Disruptive Growth

succeed in that context. The "graduates" of this school would have finely honed operational skills in managing quality programs, process improvement teams, and cost-control efforts. Even the most senior manufacturing executives... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Raynor

23 Jan 2008
First Look

First Look: January 23, 2008

must analyze the risk in continuing with the project, the potential benefits from product simplification and the potential benefits from improving the leak resistance. The students must also review the... View Details