Trends - Publications - Faculty & Research

18 Feb 2002
Research & Ideas

Wrap-up: Software, Telecom, and Recovery

trend of overspending prior to the dot-com fallout, saying that venture capital firms must make more independent decisions these days. "You're making bets that are not obvious, that are not apparent to everyone in the industry. It... View Details

Keywords: by Wendy Guild & Martha Lagace; Financial Services; Technology; Communications; Telecommunications

01 Jun 1998
News

Long-Term Interest: Bill Crozier, a Banker Pegged to the Customer

into a New England institution and one of the leading consumer banks in the nation. Responding to demographic trends and consumer demands in the mid-1970s, Crozier moved quickly to launch a ubiquitous network of automated teller machines... View Details

Keywords: Eileen K. McCluskey

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Managing Global Operations

decolonization, etc. The database covers HBR and Fortune magazine. Challenges, and leading industry trends post-Pandemic Gartner Online Information Resources Technology-related market snapshot, news, analysis, trends, leading... View Details

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Grand Challenges for Entrepreneurs

style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Industry reports and equity analysis, especially on trends related to the Challenges: View Details

06 May 2019
News

Are You Ready for Veggie Fast-Casual?

is powerful,” Shaich told the Boston Globe. “Forty percent of America will tell you in a survey that they’re trying to eat more plants.” It’s a trend Shaich followed himself as he hit age 60. “I hired a trainer and ended up becoming much... View Details

Keywords: Food and Beverage Stores; Retail Trade

25 Jul 2014
News

Fostering connections with business leaders in India and South Asia

to South Asia through executive education programs, a lecture series, and the University's South Asia Initiative," explains Raina, a former Citibank senior executive. She facilitates research into emerging trends and business issues... View Details

01 Dec 2018
News

3-Minute Briefing: Jeffrey Dunn (MBA 1981)

building effective executive teams, developing and implementing a sound strategy and performance management. Interested in staying up-to-date with news about issues and trends impacting the nonprofit sector but not sure where to start?... View Details

Keywords: April White

18 Feb 2021
Blog Post

Use Baker Library to Build a Target List

events and changes within companies. Browse Career Sites Sites such as 12twenty (our recruiting platform), Indeed, and LinkedIn Jobs will help you identify companies which are hiring. Even if particular job postings are not a perfect fit for you, these sites are a... View Details

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Company, topic, & industry alerts

How do I set up an alert for articles/new info on a specific company, topic or industry? Baker Library Industry Highlights: Newsletters curated by Baker librarians covering major players and HBS recruiters, analysis of trends in... View Details

11 Jul 2025
News

Utah Club Dives into Great Salt Lake’s Challenges; Colorado Alumni Talk Defense Over Breakfast

about trends over time, as far back as we have data, to the 1860s when the Mormon pioneers first came here,” says Maughan. “And you could see how the water levels have fluctuated over the years. But the clear View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

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Teaching Resources - Business History

from the past as they build their future careers. Historical Data Visualization The Historical Data Visualization project provides geographic maps of historical data on broad economic, social and political trends both globally and within... View Details

25 Apr 2016
News

Just Rewards

workforce, streamlined operations, and grown business. At Greggs, his policy of putting employees first was initially criticized by shareholders, but the approach yielded positive results for all and illustrated the benefits of investing in workers. Darrington also... View Details

01 Dec 2001
News

Teens and Magazines: Where There's Smoke, There's Advertising

Public Health) found that the agreement has had little effect. In their article in the New England Journal of Medicine last August, King and Siegel analyzed trends in expenditures for advertising between 1995 and 2000 by examining fifteen... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services; Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services; Professional Services

Daniel Willard

began to pay off for the B&O in the 1920s, and he continued that trend of high quality, introducing, among other things, the first mechanical air-conditioned equipment. During Willard’s later years with the company when the Depression... View Details

Keywords: Transportation

Mar 2012
Article

The Looming Challenge to U.S. Competitiveness

suffering not only from a deep cyclical downturn but also from underlying structural threats to its long-term competitiveness. The authors cite evidence of structural problems in trends that predate the recent recession. These concerns... View Details

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Global Maps - Creating Emerging Markets

markets. Mapping Tool This mapping tool developed by global strategy professor Pankaj Ghemawat features extensive historical data on more than 500 countries. Animated maps present historical trends and projections of future developments.... View Details

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HBS Alumni Research Tips: Finding Market Data & Insights

artificial intelligence, blockchain, connected devices and IoT, digital business, robotics and drones, and security tech. For industry information click on sectors. For trends and insight click on analysis. There are many frameworks for... View Details

13 May 2013
News

The Power of Three

funding for innovation, such as the FIELD course and the Harvard Innovation Lab. “HBS is an incredibly relevant institution and always manages to be at the forefront of developing trends and key themes,” says Teague. “I am inspired by the... View Details

July 1991 (Revised September 1995)
Case

Eastman Kodak Co.: Managing Information Systems Through Strategic Alliances

By: Lynda M. Applegate

In January 1988, Colby Chandler, Kodak CEO, created the Corporate Information Systems (CIS) and appointed Katherine Hudson head. She at once became the first head of IT and first woman corporate vice president in the company. Throughout 1989, Hudson inaugurated a... View Details

Keywords: Corporate Strategy; Information Technology; Partners and Partnerships; Organizational Structure; Success; Trends; Information Management; Service Operations; Manufacturing Industry

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28 Jul 2014
Blog Post

Mid-summer Update

hinge on the feedback from customers. We needed high quality results and enough of them to make the data statistically significant. Back at the hotel that night, I was finally able to take a first look at the results. Some strong trends... View Details

Keywords: Manufacturing

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