Continuous Innovation - Publications - Faculty & Research

13 Aug 2024
Blog Post

Leading With Curiosity: Mayowa Kuyoro (MBA 2015)

Exploration Kuyoro spent her childhood in Nigeria before continuing schooling in the U.K. After completing her degree in Engineering at the University of Warwick, she was eager to continue her education and... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

31 Jan 2017
Research & Ideas

Why These Business School Professors Oppose Trump's Executive Order on Immigration

The tech industry has thrived by capturing our best students—regardless of origin—and giving them exciting jobs, which helps make America one of the most innovative countries in the world. Restricting the free movement of talent does not... View Details

Keywords: by Staff

11 May 2017
Blog Post

Why We Recruit: Microsoft

key in allowing students to envision themselves at the company of interest. Give us your elevator pitch – what is the one thing students should know about working for you?Microsoft is experiencing a 21st century rebirth and, with vast resources and deep knowledge, is... View Details

Keywords: Technology

01 Apr 1997
News

An Orchestral Startup

reviews at Boston's Jordan Hall in October 1993 with Yoo, now a professional musician, conducting. Explains Lim, "Our musical goals include the execution of first-rate performances, the introduction of new music, and a fresh approach to music presentation." An View Details

Keywords: Linda Goodspeed

01 Feb 2002
News

Europe Business Conference Forecasts the Future

a New Yorker. In the business world, Hannezo predicted that synergies will continue to develop between Europe and the United States, thanks to a shared system of values and a wealth of talent on both sides of the Atlantic. "Together, we... View Details

13 Sep 2016
First Look

September 13, 2016

out firms that, absent NPEs, would produce welfare-enhancing innovations without engaging in infringement. Our empirical analysis shows that on average, NPEs behave as opportunistic patent trolls. NPEs sue cash-rich firms—a one standard... View Details

11 Jun 2007
Lessons from the Classroom

Teaching the Next Generation of Energy Executives

You may think that being an energy executive—especially a manager in a leading oil company—might be the easiest job around. Just flip the production switch, and watch gas prices head toward $4 a gallon. But students enrolled in Harvard Business School professor Forest... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Energy; Utilities

28 May 2019
News

Alumni and Faculty Books for June 2019

product launch platform that helps innovative products reach a community of millions―guides you through every step of the consumer product creation process. Connected Strategy: Building Continuous Customer... View Details

02 Nov 2016
Op-Ed

Government and Financial Tech Can Fix Cash Woes for Small Businesses

Ask any small business owner and they will tell you that cash flow is on their mind pretty much all the time. This isn’t surprising, given that they are continuously managing dollars coming in from customers and going out to pay for... View Details

Keywords: by Karen Mills

01 Dec 2009
News

Losing Our Competitive Edge

difficult than suspected. During the boom years, when all seemed well, capabilities that underpin innovation in a wide range of products were continuing to deteriorate. My HBS colleague Willy Shih and I... View Details

Keywords: Gary P. Pisano; Manufacturing

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Books - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

Health Delivery Project The Institute for Cancer Care Innovation MOC Network ICIC U.S. Cluster Mapping Project U.S. Competitiveness Project FSG Shared Value Initiative Social Progress Imperative AllWorld Network VBHCD Initiative VBHCD... View Details

Profile

Jeff Nelson

that granted $10,000 to a local educational organization, Public Learning Media Labs. On the Rwanda IXP, an experience Jeff describes as one “that will knock the wind out of you,” he worked with Millennium Promise on two innovative... View Details

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HBS - From The Dean

differences. Because everything we do is in service to our mission of educating leaders who make a difference in the world, the third aspiration is transformation in our educational programs. This includes both what we teach and how we deliver that content. We must... View Details

01 Oct 2000
News

Mario A. Corti: Global Reconnaissance

Corporation in California. Returning to his native land in 1977, he worked at the Swiss National Bank and later served as Undersecretary for Foreign Economic Affairs before accepting the Nestlé USA position in 1990. Corti, who became Nestlé's CFO in 1996, lists the... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons

01 Sep 2024
News

Far-Reaching Impact

children. “I was faced with the challenge of how to service the loan while continuing to work at Rocket Learning full time,” says Mahajan, recalling the concerns that prompted her application to the Social Entrepreneurship Initiative's... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

18 Dec 2019
News

Thinking Smart About Numbers

L. Arbuckle Professor of Business Administration at HBS, continues to guide leaders on strategy, innovation, and change with her forthcoming book, Think Outside the Building: How Advanced Leaders Can Change the World One Smart View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

01 Mar 2006
News

Drive-In Nation

(or maybe the Big 2, after Chrysler’s merger with Daimler) continue to dominate the U.S. market, they are beset by falling sales, staggering financial obligations, and the relentless pressure of globalization and foreign competition. GM,... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons; Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers; Retail Trade

30 Oct 2007
First Look

First Look: October 30, 2007

Course MaterialsBASIX Harvard Business School Case 207-099 BASIX, an Indian microfinance corporation, must decide whether to continue to sell weather insurance to its clients. A brand-new financial product, weather insurance pays if... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Harvard Business School Announces Latest RISE Fellows - MBA

Programs. “We are excited to see how they continue that work in their time here at HBS.” Recipients of this award exhibit following: Demonstrated commitment to and impact in communities of color in the US, including but not limited to:... View Details

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HBS - Financials | From the Chief Financial Officer

transformation. In addition to campus renewal and maintenance, this past year we continued to invest steadily in Information Technology, which remains integral to the School’s growth. IT operating spending increased 9 percent in fiscal... View Details

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