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- 14 Feb 2018
- News
A ‘Hopeaholic’ Promotes Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality in the Workplace
motivated to search for novel information and anticipate alternative perspectives, leading to better decision making, problem solving and innovation. Time and again, analysis confirms this improves the bottom line of companies. “Working to impact society’s continuing... View Details
- 09 Jul 2024
- Research & Ideas
Are Management Consulting Firms Failing to Manage Themselves?
are experts at diagnosing and solving a variety of issues for their clients, are struggling to apply their own management principles internally.” To regain equilibrium, over the past two years, some major consulting firms have... View Details
- 21 Nov 2011
- Lessons from the Classroom
The New Challenge of Leading Financial Firms
have been due in large part to the culture of the previous organization; hence, the type of person who thrived at Goldman Sachs might flounder at Credit Suisse. But there's a broader reason for performance declines: banks often don't... View Details
- 15 Apr 2008
- First Look
First Look: April 15, 2008
Political System Harvard Business School Note 308-063 Offers a detailed overview of the structure and operation of the Chinese political system today. Key issues that are discussed include (1) the relationship between the Communist Party... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 01 Dec 2020
- News
New Releases: Alumni and Faculty Books
Leadership Courage: Leadership in a Culture of Cowardice By Kirk Kirlin (MBA 1979) Authors Place Press In a time when timidity and disquiet seem epidemic in both American and American Church culture, author Kirk Kirlin offers nine... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 16 Nov 2010
- Lessons from the Classroom
Data.gov: Matching Government Data with Rapid Innovation
"Second, to explore the organizational constraints and resistance to an open-data approach. All agencies will have issues, of course, about making data available, because historically they may have not. "Third, to probe issues... View Details
- 11 Oct 2024
- Research & Ideas
How AI Could Ease the Refugee Crisis and Bring New Talent to Businesses
cultural background, to help families start new lives safely. AI significantly improves matches Algorithms seek to streamline that work. Paulson and Bansak analyzed patterns in two countries that accept humanitarian immigrants:... View Details
- 31 Oct 2006
- HBS Case
Governing Sumida Corporation
Issues surrounding corporate governance are a source of ongoing debate in the boardrooms of companies around the world—not just the United States. A new Harvard Business School case, "Governing Sumida Corporation," takes readers... View Details
- 30 Apr 2001
- Research & Ideas
Big Companies, Big Opportunities—Big Questions
a complete mistake," he said. "We learned very fast that we had to adhere to the local standards in terms of packaging." Fernando Aguirre and HBS professor Rogelio Oliva He said companies crossing borders need to be... View Details
Keywords: by Julie Jette
- 01 Aug 2008
- What Do You Think?
Has the Time Come for “Stretch” in Management?
organization's abilities." Stephen Denny advised that "It takes a management culture with drive, consistency and a strong dose of killer instinct to make stretch ... stick." Anju Kotwani advanced the opinion that... View Details
Keywords: by Jim Heskett
- 08 Aug 2011
- Research & Ideas
The Death of the Global Manager
Brazilian-Lebanese who serves as chairman and CEO of the Japanese and French automakers Nissan and Renault.) Managers operating in a global environment obviously need a broad perspective and the ability to relate to other people and View Details
Keywords: by Julia Hanna
- 02 Sep 2021
- News
Back to School
what would be best for each student. That in itself is a complicated operational challenge. On top of that, you have hiring demands and the need to create a culture in which teachers feel enabled to develop professionally. You also need... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 16 Feb 2012
- Op-Ed
Nitin Nohria: Why US Competitiveness Matters
American Competitiveness site where resources, commentary, and solutions are showcased. Harvard Business School's US Competitiveness Project is another must-visit-site to better understand the complex problems facing the US. One good way to observe a View Details
Keywords: by Nitin Nohria
- 23 Mar 2010
- First Look
First Look: March 23
pharmacovigilance in the present era of large-scale pharmaceutical use for chronic conditions. Crossing Boundaries to Investigate Problems in the Field: An Approach to Useful Research Author: Amy C. Edmondson Publication: In Doing... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 05 Sep 2006
- Research & Ideas
HBS Cases: Porsche’s Risky Roll on an SUV
its market share was around 10 percent, surpassing that of the United States. As German firms compete on quality they also compete on brand: "Glashütte watches are not competing with Timex," he notes. Brand and quality are arguably greater View Details
- 01 Sep 2005
- News
One-on-One with Thomas Riley
regional issues. I tried to get better informed on general world issues and solicited suggestions from former ambassadors. When it came time to leave, the President gave me a nice send-off. What do you do during a typical week? My day... View Details
- 01 Apr 2002
- News
Q&A - Mark Fields
your competence and make your priorities clear. It’s important to become culturally literate, but not to lose your sense of self — bringing a new viewpoint is part of the change process. Having done all that, decision-making for me is a... View Details
- 10 Apr 2018
- First Look
First Look at New Research, April 10, 2018
activities, we found that they feel compelled to address hot-button issues and are guided by their own values as well as the history and culture of their organization. They also complement their public... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- Web
Statement on Attack Against Israel | About
on the message I joined with Harvard’s leadership in sending last evening, and on the statement issued by President Claudine Gay earlier today. Over the past few days, I have spoken with students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Harvard... View Details
- 08 May 2013
- Research & Ideas
A Company’s Evolving View of Gender Equity
Emerita Deborah Kolb. "Despite bodies of knowledge about social institutions and social issues at the institutional and organizational levels, we know very little about how individual organizations experience and internalize gradual... View Details