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Frequently Asked Questions | HBS Online

Participants are expected to fully complete all coursework for each program in a thoughtful and timely manner. They must meet each week’s course module deadlines and fully answer the questions posed therein. In addition to module and... View Details

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Marketing Awards & Honors - Faculty & Research

Recognized in 2010 by the American Marketing Association Foundation with the 25-Year Consortium Fellow Research Excellence Award for Scholarly Achievement and Contribution to Marketing Thought and Practice. V. Kasturi Rangan : "Putting... View Details

10 Feb 2016
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Combining an Interest in Music and Business

Perú’s largest private bank, as I explored my own musicianship by trying a wide variety of different activities (from opera lessons, to a cappella and jazz, or even a brief experience in Peru’s Got Talent), I thought I had found my... View Details

10 Aug 2016
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3 Benefits of the Case Method

have had the opportunity to learn from them. 3. I learned to take a position and express my thoughts in a convincing manner Every student is expected to contribute his or her views on the case questions. All present have read the case, so... View Details

04 Oct 2022
What Do You Think?

Have Managers Underestimated the Need for Face-to-Face Contact?

think? Share your thoughts in the comments below. References: Ginia Bellefante, “Is the Era of Instant Groceries Already Over?” The New York Times, July 24, 2022. Chip Cutter, “The Back-to-Work Puzzle,” The Wall Street Journal, July... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

17 Sep 2021
Research & Ideas

The Trial of Elizabeth Holmes: Visionary, Criminal, or Both?

the case against Holmes is not a slam dunk and explains why even a conviction is unlikely to deter others. The interview was edited for clarity and length. Harvard Gazette: What are your thoughts as the trial gets underway? Eugene Soltes:... View Details

Keywords: by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette; Biotechnology; Technology; Medical Devices & Supplies

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Janie McDonough

opportunities for jobs they might not have thought achievable, provided health insurance for 40 families and allowed peace of mind for retirement plans. My personal whiteboard contains lessons that have shaped who I am and represents... View Details

01 Sep 2021
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Can We Train for Trust?

can trust? Can we train for trust? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below. References: Stephen M. R. Covey with Rebecca R. Merrill, The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything (New York: Simon &... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

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Yung Winata

be when you grew up? I used to make dresses for my dolls with fabric from my own clothes. I thought I was destined to be a fashion designer. Instead, I chose the anthesis of that and joined the military where I wore the same outfit every... View Details

28 Apr 2015
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3 Reasons Engineers Thrive at Business School

engineer (Guy Kamguia MBA 2015), a biomedical engineer (Miranda Shaw MBA 2015), and a design engineer (Carol Rego MBA 2016) to get their thoughts on engineers pursuing an MBA. So, why do engineers thrive at business school? They’re number... View Details

01 Jan 2004
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D. Ronald Daniel, MBA 1954

last June, he has been a prime example of the positive results of that litmus test. Daniel first heard of McKinsey & Company at a career panel he attended during his senior year at Wesleyan University, where he majored in mathematics. But he didn't give consulting any... View Details

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Certificates, Credentials, & Credits | HBS Online

own schedule, there are deadlines to ensure you’re progressing through the course in step with your peers and taking full advantage of all networking and social learning opportunities. To earn a Certificate of Completion, you must complete all coursework in a View Details

15 Dec 2021
Research & Ideas

The 10 Most Popular Articles of 2021

Many people began 2021 with optimism, hopeful that a COVID-19 vaccine would be widely available within months. Surely the pandemic would end soon, right? It was, perhaps, a naïve thought in a pandemic-weary world. Nevertheless, companies... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

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Inside the Learning: Wellness on Campus

can also take advantage of outdoor tennis courts, which must be reserved through Shad Hall. Wellness Throughout the Organization: Thought Leadership Exercise brings many benefits to you as an executive—and to your organization. Check out... View Details

08 Feb 2023
Op-Ed

Building an Inclusive Workplace? Prepare to Shield It from Economic Fears

your phone. Whether you write out your thoughts in a journal or talk with a trusted mentor, consider the current state of your organization and ask: What are our capability gaps? Does our current team reflect our current and future... View Details

Keywords: by Hise O. Gibson and Nicole Gilmore

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Cash House | About

his contributions and impact at the School remain strong. He continues to contribute to pivotal events at HBS by leading thoughtful discussions, reflecting on the School’s history, and bringing the community together for important... View Details

28 Feb 2022
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Making an Impact on the Media Industry with my MBA

considering applying to HBS? One of the things that makes HBS so incredible is that it is a place that celebrates diversity of thought and experience both in and out of the classroom. I would encourage anyone who has a media background... View Details

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Ahmed Alimi

things done, cultivating relationships as well as leading people. I thought I needed these 'next level' skills and felt HBS was the right place to get them." Gradually, Ahmed also felt "a greater calling. I had been doing some... View Details

Keywords: Consulting; Financial Services

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Searching for a Corporate Savior: The Irrational Quest for Charismatic CEOs ( Princeton University Press, October 2002)

By: Rakesh Khurana

In this book, I argue that the external CEO labor market was born in a burst of rhetoric about wresting control of corporations away from a group of self-interested insiders, as senior managers in the era of managerial capitalism had come to be portrayed. The rationale... View Details

08 Oct 2018
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Knowing What Your Boss Earns Can Make You Work Harder

clocked 0.15 percent more hours. But the employees’ extra effort diminished as the difference in rank between employee and manager widened. In some cases, “We were looking at how employees responded to managers who were five promotions away and who they explicitly... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

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