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Kresge Way | About

main student center and dining facility for MBAs—Kresge was used for activities related to Executive Education and in 2014, in order for the School to achieve increased capacity surrounding executive education programs, began a redesign... View Details

25 Jan 2012
Research & Ideas

A Few Firms Have Outsized Influence in D.C.

capacity for innovation. “The whole perspective of how firms influence policy environments is a relatively new question to economists.” It would stand to reason that the companies lobbying most on a particular issue would be those with... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

08 Apr 2011
Research & Ideas

Will the Japan Disaster Remake the Landscape for Green Energy in Asia?

Even before the recent earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown in Japan, many parts of Asia had already begun investing in "green" energy. But the disaster has certainly upped the urgency of the discussions. “It's driven a lot of people to have a bit of a... View Details

Keywords: by Dennis Fisher; Energy; Utilities

03 Apr 2009
What Do You Think?

How Much Obsolescence Can Business and Society Absorb?

their leaders to recognize the importance and take advantage of advances in communications technology to remain relevant and competitive. J. W. Carpenter reported that "Our study shows that without the capacity to absorb... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett; Publishing; Journalism & News

01 Jun 1997
News

Competition and Strategy Unit at HBS Sets Pace In Its Field

old ones, capacity expansion, and product and process innovation. Ghemawat is the author of a widely cited book, Commitment, as well as seminal articles on the sustainability of competitive advantage. His latest book, Games Businesses... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

01 Dec 1997
News

Merton's Economics Research Wins Nobel Prize

accomplishment from both sides of the Charles. "Robert Merton has been an innovative leader in the field of economic valuations and in improving the capacity to manage financial risk," said Harvard President Neil L. Rudenstine. "This is a... View Details

09 Dec 2014
First Look

First Look: December 9

Download working paper: http://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Publication%20Files/15-016_c6e7c9cc-70a3-4119-bd7b-8e4b25a26312.pdf Technology Choice and Capacity Portfolios Under Emissions Regulation By: Drake, David, Paul R. Kleindorfer, and Luk N.... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

23 Jul 2001
Research & Ideas

How One Center of Innovation Lost its Spark

firms also invested rapidly to build radial tire production capacity once the OEMs [original equipment manufacturers] switched to the new technology. In the case of investment in radial manufacturing capacity, the tire firms may have... View Details

Keywords: by Donald Sull; Manufacturing; Transportation; Auto

01 Mar 2018
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Realizing The Potential Of One Harvard

manage personnel, budget, facilities, and a diverse range of community stakeholders,” Grossman notes. “It’s not a stretch to think of them as CEOs, yet many have not been trained for that job.” To enhance their capacity to build and lead... View Details

01 Oct 1996
News

HBS Alumni Association Board of Directors: President's Report

industries are represented, with a strong contingent from the financial and consulting communities. In terms of their involvement with the School, current Board members have participated in a number of volunteer capacities (thus the... View Details

Keywords: Cathy Connett

30 Dec 2013
Research & Ideas

Most Popular Articles of 2013

litigations on firm strategy. Increased Speed Equals Increased Wait: The Impact of a Reduction in Emergency Department Ultrasound Order Processing Time This study of ultrasound test orders in hospital emergency departments shows that, paradoxically, increasing View Details

Keywords: by Staff

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Social Entrepreneurship and Systems Change (SESC) - Course Catalog

systemic problems that lie beyond the capacity of any single social enterprise or organization. Gain insights into how different sectors can work together towards common goals, understanding the roles of policy, business, and non-profit... View Details

15 Jul 2014
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First Look: July 15

refinement to use is critical because it can lead to dramatically different predicted outcomes. To better understand which refinement is more predictive of actual behavior, we conduct a controlled experiment in a setting central to operations management-a View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

06 Mar 2013
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Who Should Manage Our Work Time?

percent were "highly satisfied" with the way they allocated their time. In assigning tasks, managers often act as if human capacity is limitless. The result is "initiative overload" and an inappropriate allocation of... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

09 Jun 2023
Blog Post

How to Communicate your Organizations’ People-Centered Values

institutional authority. Do the individuals charged with diversity and inclusion report to the CEO? Do they have the staffing and budget capacity required to make an impact not only in recruiting but also in creating organizational... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

08 Jun 2023
Blog Post

Koppert Cress: Macro Greenhouses, Microgreens

greenhouses appeared to be less than three quarters full. When asked, Baan explained that he grows only enough to meet demand from his clients and no more. With high margins and a maximum production cycle of six weeks, Baan can afford idle View Details

10 Apr 2025
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IFC India 2025: SELCO - Decentralized Renewable Energy to Develop While Decarbonizing

local governments, NGOs, and community organizations bolster capacity building and ensure that solutions are locally owned and maintained. SELCO’s commitment to knowledge sharing through its Solutions Portal and collaborations with... View Details

27 Mar 2025
Blog Post

IFC India 2025: Driving India's EV Future: Insights from Ather Scooter and Exponent Energy

their charging system, where a commercial 3-wheeler was charged to 85% capacity in just 15 minutes. Below are the key takeaways from the visit: A 3-wheeler pulling up to charge at the Exponent charging station Solving Barriers to EV... View Details

20 Feb 2025
Blog Post

IFC India 2025: Building Resilience - Mumbai’s Journey to Sustainable Water Management

three new surface water dams by 2041 for a cumulative yield of 7,064 mega liters per day. The BMC is also seeking bids for a desalination project to produce 200 mega liters of potable water daily, with potential to double the capacity to... View Details

12 Dec 2012
Research & Ideas

Book Excerpt: Strength in Numbers

of Weak Interests By Gunnar Trumbull Empirical studies have consistently shown a capacity to coordinate when the collective interest is both material and evident. One of the early studies to assess the impact of group size on coordination... View Details

Keywords: Re: Gunnar Trumbull

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