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- 01 Apr 2000
- News
Marketing Muscle
entrepreneur is seeing things that other people can't see," she stated. "I wouldn't be happy working in a traditional company." With that said, her six-year-old company could be considered something of an institution itself in the heated... View Details
- 01 Mar 2003
- News
Northern California Initiative Reaches Out to Women, Girls
women who are specifically interested in careers in business. “The club is very interested in making sure women’s issues get addressed,” concludes Schwartz. “We are happy to oblige.” — Amy Burton For further information on the Women’s... View Details
- 22 Jan 2001
- Research & Ideas
Control Your Inventory in a World of Lean Retailing
with high variance. (See the exhibit "A Better Way to Manage Inventory.") The first test shows a scenario in which a manufacturer is most concerned about keeping its big retail customers happy by maintaining very high order... View Details
- 20 Dec 2017
- Blog Post
Meet Annie & Piper: A Student and Dog's Life at HBS
dog, Piper. We caught up with Annie to learn more about her and Piper’s experience at HBS. Were you nervous about coming to HBS with a dog?I was a little nervous that I'd feel like I was missing out on experiences by having to take care of a pet. I was View Details
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Resources for Harvard Economics Students
problematic. Please contact Baker Librarians to discuss an effective approach to your project. We are happy to help and suggest alternatives if required. View Details
- 04 Oct 2024
- News
On the Vineyard, Black Alumni Reconnect With Friends and HBS
broader community as a result,” says Moore. As the first Shared Interest Group (SIG), the HBSAAA has members all over the world, and Morales says keeping such a dispersed community connected to each other and to HBS is a priority. “That was really the essence of the... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 02 Dec 2019
- News
A Long-Standing Commitment to Global Understanding
of consistent support of the School that began not long after Barry graduated. At HBS, he says, “We need to attract people from around the world who have real experience and a desire to have an impact.” Happy with the direction the School... View Details
- 01 Jun 2000
- News
Social Capital Markets: Creating Value in the Nonprofit World
created value in the for-profit marketplace and want to take a similar approach with philanthropy," Emerson asserts. Joining this group of philanthropists are baby boomers, who are "entering their retirement years very engaged," Emerson notes. "They are not going to be... View Details
Keywords: Anne Kavanagh
- 25 Jan 2012
- News
Is Tax Reform Viable?
let’s say my share of the deal netted me $7 million, more or less. A good day at the office by any standard. For this happy transaction, my accountant advised me shortly thereafter that I would likely owe Uncle Sam a little more than $1... View Details
- 29 Feb 2000
- Research & Ideas
Whence IT Value?
During the past few years inventory turns among U.S. manufacturers have climbed steadily, and it appears as if productivity has improved nicely. One explanation for these happy trends is that the massive investments we've been making in... View Details
Keywords: by Andrew McAfee
- 30 Oct 2015
- Blog Post
4 Takeaways from HBS
challenged my conventional views of HBS. Here are a few of the things I learned during my time at HBS. 1. Don’t network It is common shared wisdom that a primary benefit of business school is the networking that takes place during the two years. In my mind, I had... View Details
- 05 Aug 2015
- News
Mobilizing the Public to Fight Bribery
government operates. These insights led Motte-Munoz and his co-founder, Happy Feraren, to focus initially on the little, routine corruption that comes along with accessing basic government services, since that has the most direct impact... View Details
- 26 Feb 2014
- News
The First Five Years: Morgan Hermand-Waiche (MBA 2010)
time. It is incredibly validating to see so many of our customers signing up for the monthly VIP membership and, even if they don't buy every month, are always happy to receive our emails and see what we've picked for their showroom. "The... View Details
- 01 Dec 2003
- News
Roger Ullman: Going Green with E2
organization also makes a deep, positive impression on lawmakers: “We are not for a particular political party; we are for the environment. “I’m very happy with my new career,” adds Ullman, who has a few words of advice for other alumni... View Details
- 18 Mar 2019
- Blog Post
"It's important to have a compelling story:" Jodi Glickman on being Great on the Job
to exceed their expectations, I’m able to put their needs first and run a thriving business while not feeling like I have to sacrifice my own life and happiness for it. I don't, however, get to the gym often enough... View Details
- 06 May 2015
- Research & Ideas
A Flood of Picassos Threatens to Water Down the Art Market
practices. "From a business school point of view, there's a contradiction where the art market seems illogical or strange because it turns on its head some of the rules of competition," Khaire said. "In many cases, investors are View Details
- 02 May 2011
- Research & Ideas
Casino Payoff: Hands-Off Management Works Best
At the gambling meccas that employ them, they are called "casino hosts"—essentially front-line employees with nevertheless big responsibilities. These staffers work to develop one-on-one relationships with high-rollers to make sure they are very View Details
- 03 Dec 2008
- What Do You Think?
Can Housing and Credit be “Nudged” Back to Health?
Enough: True Measures of Money, Business and Life (New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2009) Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein, Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness (New Haven: Yale University Press,... View Details
Keywords: by Jim Heskett
- 22 Apr 2002
- Research & Ideas
Work, Family, Private Life: Why Not All Three?
How should men and women strike a balance between work and personal life in order to feel as happy and fulfilled as possible? In a packed auditorium, three speakers at the Möbius Leadership forum session titled "Walking the Tight... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 28 Nov 2018
- Blog Post
Making the Switch from Finance to Fitness
at night, I was so happy doing what I loved. I was also conscious of the fact that my primary responsibility was to my company. I worked to ensure that I was productive and meeting deadlines, and I appreciated the support I received from... View Details
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