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- 18 Oct 2018
- News
What Will Trump Do Next With Chinese Student Visas?
- November 15, 2019
- Editorial
Getting Your Team to Do More Than Meet Deadlines
By: Laura M. Giurge, Charlotte Blank, Laurel Newman and A.V. Whillans
When it comes to our to-do lists, many of us prioritize checking off tasks that are easiest to complete or are due first, regardless of importance—a phenomenon that scholars describe as the “mere urgency” effect. This tendency becomes stronger the busier we are. But... View Details
Giurge, Laura M., Charlotte Blank, Laurel Newman, and A.V. Whillans. "Getting Your Team to Do More Than Meet Deadlines." Harvard Business Review (website) (November 15, 2019). (Shared Authorship.)
- 2017
- Working Paper
A Historical Approach to Clustering in Emerging Economies
By: Valeria Giacomin
Clusters are defined as geographically concentrated agglomerations of specialized firms in a particular domain. The cluster concept in its broader meaning of industrial agglomeration has been the focus of longstanding debates in the social sciences. This working paper... View Details
Keywords: Industry Clusters; Research; Theory; Developing Countries and Economies; History; Analysis; Globalization
Giacomin, Valeria. "A Historical Approach to Clustering in Emerging Economies." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 18-018, August 2017.
- 04 Oct 2022
- What Do You Think?
Have Managers Underestimated the Need for Face-to-Face Contact?
over organizations. That power was fueled by both a talent shortage and the ability of tech-aided talent to become more effective working remotely. Technology will continue to... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 19 Sep 2006
- First Look
First Look: September 19, 2006
Working PapersSuperstars and Underdogs: An Examination of the Long Tail Phenomenon in Video Authors:Anita Elberse and Felix Oberholzer-Gee... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- August 2022
- Supplement
Sweet Teez Bakery: Projecting the Dough’s Rise Financial Supplement
By: Emily R. McComb, Mel Martin and Amy Klopfenstein
Abstract: In 2021, the HBS Impact Investment Fund student team met with entrepreneur Teresa Maynard, who had applied for a $25,000 impact investment loan. The students thought the former Harvard Data Scientist’s bakery business, Sweet Teez Bakery, showed promise.... View Details
- March 2012
- Article
New Project? Don't Analyze—Act
By: Leonard A. Schlesinger, Charles F. Kiefer and Paul B. Brown
In a predictable world, getting a new initiative off the ground typically involves analyzing the market, creating a forecast, and writing a business plan. But what about in an unpredictable environment? The authors recommend looking to those who are experts in... View Details
Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Managing Yourself; Project Management; Project Strategy; Risk Management
Schlesinger, Leonard A., Charles F. Kiefer, and Paul B. Brown. "New Project? Don't Analyze—Act." Harvard Business Review 90, no. 3 (March 2012): 154–158.
- 13 Feb 2007
- First Look
First Look: February 13, 2007
Working PapersAdding Bricks to Clicks: The Effects of Store Openings on Sales through Direct Channels Authors:Jill Avery, Mary Caravella, John Deighton, and Thomas Steenburgh... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 19 May 2003
- Lessons from the Classroom
Business Plan Winner Targets India Dropouts
e-mail interview, HBS Working Knowledge talked with team member Raj De Datta to hear more about the plan and next steps for Gyaana.Tishler: What inspired you to develop Gyaana? De Datta: The genesis View Details
- 14 Jul 2021
- News
Capitalizing On Remote Work, U.S. Cities Draw in Tech Workers
- 18 Jun 2020
- Blog Post
Black MBA Students Pen Letters to the HBS Community: Letter 3/5
effects of white privilege on a daily basis like many of us feel the effects of racism. Now take the feelings of inclusion, relief, safety, View Details
- 11 Oct 2016
- First Look
October 11, 2016
to which citizens can see the often-hidden work that government performs. Across two studies using laboratory and field data, increasing operational transparency improved citizens’ views View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- August 2022 (Revised November 2024)
- Case
Sweet Teez Bakery: Projecting the Dough's Rise
By: Emily R. McComb, Mel Martin and Amy Klopfenstein
In 2021, the HBS Impact Investment Fund student team met with entrepreneur Teresa Maynard, who had applied for a $25,000 impact investment loan. The students thought the former Harvard Data Scientist’s bakery business, Sweet Teez Bakery, showed promise. Maynard had... View Details
Keywords: Impact Investment; Entrepreneurship; Social Entrepreneurship; Finance; Investment; Goods and Commodities; Financial Reporting; Small Business; Food and Beverage Industry; United States; Massachusetts
McComb, Emily R., Mel Martin, and Amy Klopfenstein. "Sweet Teez Bakery: Projecting the Dough's Rise." Harvard Business School Case 223-004, August 2022. (Revised November 2024.)
- 01 May 2017
- Research & Ideas
Bad At Your Job? Maybe It's the Job’s Fault
refers to the amount of time and attention a person in a particular job must devote to interacting with others and nudging people where they should go, including collecting... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 08 Jan 2019
- Blog Post
New Year, New Career Goals: Coaches Offer Advice for 2019
the circle representing perfection and oneness. Our professional endeavors are only one piece of our circles, so pay attention to other parts to ensure that you complete your ring. Find those activities that... View Details
- 2018
- Book
American Capitalism: New Histories
By: Sven Beckert and Christine Desan
The United States has long epitomized capitalism. From its enterprising shopkeepers, wildcat banks, violent slave plantations, huge industrial working class, and raucous commodities trade to its world-spanning multinationals, its massive factories, and the centripetal... View Details
Beckert, Sven and Christine Desan, eds. American Capitalism: New Histories. Columbia Studies in the History of U.S. Capitalism. New York: Columbia University Press, 2018.
Teaming
New breakthrough thinking in organizational learning, leadership, and change
Continuous improvement, understanding complex systems, and promoting innovation are all part of the landscape of learning challenges... View Details
- October 2008 (Revised January 2011)
- Case
Lawrence Trinh: Venturing to Vietnam
By: Joshua D. Margolis and Rachel Gordon
Should Lawrence Trinh pursue his aspiration of working in Vietnam—and if so, what set of principles and practices should he adopt if he encounters corruption? These are questions that reverberate for many students who wish to work in emerging markets and other contexts... View Details
Keywords: Developing Countries and Economies; Ethics; Investment; Leadership Development; Emerging Markets; Personal Development and Career; Welfare; Financial Services Industry
Margolis, Joshua D., and Rachel Gordon. "Lawrence Trinh: Venturing to Vietnam." Harvard Business School Case 409-017, October 2008. (Revised January 2011.)
- 26 Sep 2023
- Blog Post
HBS Latino Student Association Spotlight: Francesco Rossi (MBA 2024)
The Latino Student Organization (LASO) proudly promotes and supports Harvard Business School’s Latino students and works alongside the Latino Alumni Association (HBSLAA).... View Details
- 13 Apr 2021
- Book
How Inclusive Managers Create Glass-Shattering Organizations
managers about the gender biases that influence hiring decisions. Companies should also anonymize resumes, diversify interview panels, and evaluate candidates as a group against a set of defined criteria.... View Details
Keywords: by Kristen Senz