• 01 Jun 1998
• News

Simmons Family Endows Professorship

siblings cited a deep regard for the School and a desire to pay tribute to their parents. "We wanted to give back to an institution that means a lot to us," says Harris H. Simmons (MBA '80), who succeeded his father as president of Zions Bancorporation in 1986. "Our... View Details

• 26 Mar 2006
• Research & Ideas

The Office of Strategy Management

influence over the process of executing the strategy it helped to create. In our view, one unit should facilitate both strategy formulation and execution process, making an enhanced strategic planning unit a natural home for the OSM. The OSM can become an area where... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

• 15 Jun 2021
• News

Zone Defense

“Iron Man suit.” The idea seemed absurd—but not because of the comic-book connotations. Tseng, with a background in mechanical engineering and on-the-ground experience in actual conflict zones such as Afghanistan, where the so-called Iron... View Details

Keywords: April White; drone technology; military; security; entrepreneurship; leadership; Air Transportation; Transportation

• 13 Jun 2019
• Blog Post

Expanding My Worldview Through FIELD Global Immersion

companies to expand their brands. FGI teaches you how to grab a blank sheet of paper and innovate in the globally competitive 21st century economy. You will exercise your leadership skills and 200+ cases of classroom experience in a... View Details

• 20 Nov 2007
• First Look

First Look: November 20, 2007

example of cutting-edge practice in private equity. The first of a two-part series on the Hertz LBO, adopts the perspective of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, the leader of a private equity consortium bidding to buy Hertz from Ford in an... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

• 31 May 2016
• First Look

May 31, 2016

https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=50189 Saving More in Groups: Field Experimental Evidence from Chile By: Kast, Felipe, Stephan Meier, and Dina Pomeranz Abstract—We test the impact of a peer group savings program on precautionary savings through two... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

• 01 Dec 2022
• News

Future Vision

Illustration by PJ Loughron Illustration by PJ Loughron How has your experience as Dean of the School differed from your experience as a member of the faculty? Being on campus and engaging with faculty,... View Details

Keywords: Brian Kenny; Educational Support Services; Educational Services

• Web

In the News - Creating Emerging Markets

part of every manager’s toolkit. Working Knowledge Thriving in the Turbulence of Emerging Markets Entrepreneurs in developing market economies face special management challenges. Company leaders in India, Turkey, and Africa discuss their... View Details

• 07 May 2024
• Blog Post

Opportunity to Offset Travel Emissions with Carbon Credits that Meet HBS Criteria

carbon credit project portfolio along with HBS Sustainability highlights or email sustainability@hbs.edu. You can also learn more about carbon credits from a HBS professor and alum by checking out this article: “What leaders need to know... View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions | HBS Online

benefits of CLIMB is being able to collaborate and develop a network with peers at similar stages of their careers. To support this, CLIMB is divided into two paths: New Leaders and Experienced Leaders. The New View Details

• 02 Oct 2018
• First Look

New Research and Ideas, October 2, 2018

significant chilling effect on downstream innovation. Download working paper: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=54706 Towards a New Approach for Upgrading Europe’s Competitiveness By: Ketels, Christian, and Michael E. Porter Abstract—The traumatic View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

• 04 Sep 2018
• First Look

New Research and Ideas, September 4, 2018

leaders might say they value inquisitive minds, in reality most stifle curiosity, fearing it will increase risk and inefficiency. Harvard Business School’s Francesca Gino elaborates on the benefits of and common barriers to curiosity in... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

• 26 Nov 2001
• Research & Ideas

How Toyota Turns Workers Into Problem Solvers

sophisticated improvements in robotic welding equipment that reduced cost, increased quality, and won recognition with an award from the Ministry of Environment. At NHK (Nippon Spring) another team conducted a series of experiments that... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Johnston; Manufacturing; Transportation; Auto

• 11 May 2009
• Research & Ideas

The IT Leader’s Hero Quest

and ultimately an excellent journey to learning effective leadership skills in The Adventures of an IT Leader (Harvard Business Press). According to the novel's creators, a fictional approach allowed them to blend real-life incidents they... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

• 01 Feb 2002
• News

It's academic. (Not!)

Photography by Jared Leeds "Our students use traditional academic theory to take on problems that have fundamental relevance in today's business world," says Janice McCormick, executive director of the HBS Doctoral Programs. "Many come in with practical business View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services