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- 01 Aug 2005
- What Do You Think?
Is There an “Efficient Market” in CEO Compensation?
smaller companies who are used to accountability." Stever Robbins commented, "Why do we even spend our time debating whether a Fortune 500 CEO is 'worth it'? Why, instead, don't we seek to hire people who are so View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 24 Jan 2018
- Blog Post
10 Reasons Why HBS Peek Weekend was worth the trip across the pond - a british perspective
has motivated us both to apply to HBS for an MBA in the future. Having experienced a small taste of what life at HBS is like has left a lasting impression on us both. We hope that being back in the classroom at HBS discussing complex... View Details
- 08 Feb 2018
- Op-Ed
What’s Missing From the Debate About Trump’s Tax Plan
especially on entitlements. In other words, this plan is a standard push toward a smaller government and a less constrained market. Second, the plan’s supporters believe fairness in tax policy depends on how much people pay rather than on... View Details
Keywords: by Matthew Weinzierl
- 09 Jun 2003
- Research & Ideas
The Challenge of the Multi-site Nonprofit
between local and national leaders. Wide use of volunteer labor makes worker motivation more of an issue. Up to 60 percent of a nonprofit CEO's time is spent fundraising, time that could be spent building a more effective organization.... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 20 Apr 2015
- Blog Post
India Conference 2015
a campaign had helped to create awareness in society and motivate people in creating a cleaner India. The sense of optimism among the members of the various technology and ecommerce panels was palpable. Mr.... View Details
- 28 Feb 2024
- Blog Post
African American Student Union Spotlight on Entrepreneurship
Brooks and Oprah Winfrey, on their recent book launch focused on pursuing happiness: Build the Life You Want. It was refreshing to learn that even globally iconic figures—such as Oprah—go through the same rollercoaster of second-guessing that everyday View Details
- 25 Jan 2016
- News
Helping Young African Managers Find Their Way Home
tremendous value to our target audience.” The main focus of YAM is to shrink that management talent gap in Africa. It does this by providing networking opportunities; educating companies and young business people about the opportunities... View Details
Keywords: Constantine von Hoffman
- 22 Jun 2021
- Research & Ideas
The COVID-19 Mutiny: When Teams Leave and Take Their Clients
pandemic has motivated and facilitated lift outs in two key ways: Market volatility has motivated searches. Market agitation at any level, from firm to industry to global, can View Details
- 11 Mar 2022
- Blog Post
Climate Stories Episode #2: Sam Steyer, Greenwork
so far, have been diverse in race and gender; of all ages over 18; most do not have college degrees. But as he described them, “They are people who like to build stuff and to be close to manufacturing.” Traditionally, trade unions have... View Details
- 23 Feb 2015
- News
Preserving a Musical Tradition; Inspiring Future Generations
seed for iASO Records, de Menil’s record label, with the mission of promoting traditional music. It wasn’t an easy sell. Like de Menil, few people outside of Latin America had heard of bachata, and even in the Dominican Republic it was... View Details
- 15 Dec 2014
- Research & Ideas
Deconstructing the Price Tag
when a firm does share this information, consumers consider it a form of "intimate disclosure"--and people are often more attracted to brands that disclose intimate information. Shoppers have greater affinity for brands that advertise how... View Details
- Profile
Brett Gibson
the Carlyle Group. While he appreciated the opportunity to apply values and skills he had developed in the Army – "integrity, motivating people, delegating responsibilities to a team" – he felt a need to go further. "I'm... View Details
- Web
Content & Community for Students | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
is the voice that reminds people that the tools of leadership and management can be used to create tremendous positive change in the world. It's a reminder that there are a myriad of ways to do well while doing good, and that the world's... View Details
- 14 Apr 2008
- Research & Ideas
The Surprising Right Fit for Software Testing
found in a group of people previously thought to have a crippling condition: autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In a new case coauthored by Austin, "Specialisterne: Sense & Details," an innovative consultancy in Denmark has... View Details
- 14 Aug 2018
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, August 14, 2018
things is an essential part of the creative process. People must be allowed to voice half-finished thoughts, ask questions from left field, and brainstorm out loud; it creates a culture in which a minor flub or momentary lapse is no big... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 28 Oct 2015
- Research & Ideas
A Dedication to Creation: India's Ad Man Ranjan Kapur
investment banking, and many other jobs. So the question was, how do you attract talented people and motivate them? For Kapur, it was by the monetary incentive, by the nature of the work, and by instilling... View Details
- 03 Oct 2019
- News
Skydeck Live: Galactic Returns
thing that’s helpful for people who wish to invest in this space is to also be flexible as to the stage at which they will invest. My second largest position in a space company, most of this year was in a company called VIASAT which is a... View Details
- 12 Oct 1999
- Research & Ideas
Spirit at Work: The Search for Deeper Meaning in the Workplace
Badaracco, Jr., the School's John Shad Professor of Business Ethics, sums it up this way: "I wouldn't want a Fortune 500 company bringing me religion." Echoes Vaill: "Talking about spirituality in the business context feels risky and awkward, and View Details
Keywords: by Marguerite Rigoglioso
- 18 Mar 2001
- Research & Ideas
Want to Be an Entrepreneur? [Part I]
Founded in 1997 to revolutionize the mundane printing business with new display technology, the company had its eye on multibillion-dollar markets like electronic newspapers. But to realize that vision, its scientists had to get into harness with business View Details
Keywords: by John S. Rosenberg
- 05 May 2015
- First Look
First Look: May 5
Abstract—Humblebragging-bragging masked by a complaint-is a distinct and, given the rise of social media, increasingly ubiquitous form of self-promotion. We show that although people often choose to humblebrag when View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel