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- 01 Mar 2004
- News
Ron Shaich’s Café Society
businesses were monetized, and we were able to focus exclusively on Panera. As we went through a year and a half of divestitures, our stock sank to a split-adjusted $3 a share. Those were not happy times. What’s your stock worth now? It... View Details
- 01 Jun 2022
- News
June 2022 Alumni and Faculty Books
achieve success, have meaningful relationships, make a difference to society and secure a fulfilling and happy life. This book will help you discover how your paradigm is created, what factors impact it, and how you can take control of... View Details
- 25 Jun 2019
- News
After the Storm
of a merger with supermodel Petra Nemcova’s Happy Hearts Fund. The organization is volunteer-driven and prides itself on showing up early and staying late in the wake of natural disasters, working closely with local agencies to provide,... View Details
Keywords: Paul Flannery
- 01 Sep 2017
- News
Case Study: Confidence Builder
Kyriacopoulos (MBA 2010) Neither proposed target market seems to be the source of a viable business model. I doubt students can or will pay for info they can get from the internet or they already know. And universities will be happy with... View Details
- 01 Oct 2000
- News
The Class of 1975 in Review
Believe What They're Doing Now? As expected, we have our share of Fortune 500 executives, investment banking partners, consultants, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and at least one governor. We are, of course, happy to say we know... View Details
Keywords: J. Hans Stumm
- 03 Mar 2015
- First Look
First Look: March 3
Business School Case 715-024 Bhutan: Governing for Happiness Unique among the world's countries, the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan had abandoned the traditional policy goal of increasing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in favor of pursuing... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 11 Jun 2020
- In Practice
Are Digital Organizations Better at Overcoming COVID?
You About Spending and Happiness (Wall Street Journal) Read COVID-19 coverage from Working Knowledge Ariel D. Stern: For leaders, digital tools expand and enhance services Some of the most successful organizations will use digital... View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost
- 06 Apr 2017
- Blog Post
3 Lessons I Learned as a Social Enterprise Summer Fellow
involved in social enterprise at HBS, and it has strongly influenced how I’m looking at different post-MBA options. From choices about work-life tradeoffs, to reading habits, to views on what makes a healthy lifestyle, the values of our colleagues can have a lasting... View Details
Keywords: Nonprofit / Government
- 09 May 2021
- Blog Post
Meet the MoMBAs – Persisting Through a Difficult Year
favorites: Pout Pout Fish, “Wheels on the Bus,” “If you’re happy and you know it,” peekaboo, and going to the park What has been the best part of being a mom at HBS? An incredible community of peers. How do you make it work? A supportive... View Details
- 15 Jun 2021
- News
June 2021 Books and Podcasts
CEO of Furman Selz, growing the company more than tenfold. He also creates a happy and abundant family life, though he never forgets what it means to struggle. At age 60, he is reminded of his painful past when a family secret emerges... View Details
- 08 Dec 2009
- First Look
First Look: Dec. 8
have documented the modest (though reliable) link between household income and well-being, we examined the accuracy of laypeople's intuitions about this relationship by asking people from across the income spectrum to report their own View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 09 Jul 2014
- Research & Ideas
How Business Leaders Can Strengthen American Schools
says Rivkin, "but they don't result in positive, lasting improvements to the system." Superintendents are happy with this sort of interaction, the survey showed, and 80 percent would welcome more collaboration, with a majority... View Details
- Blog
How the Pandemic Changed Case Development in Latin America
often helped to cement valuable relationships with case protagonists. "These executives have become our friends and are often happy to attend HBS admissions or alumni events. They want to help HBS," explained Cal. That said, the team... View Details
- Web
Field Course: Field Y: Projects in Business Management - Course Catalog
particular sector, like tech? A: No, Field Y teams run the gamut, every year we have consumer, healthcare, finance, real estate, tech, arts and entertainment, social enterprise, you name it. Q: What if my business has modest goals? A: That's fine, in Field Y we're... View Details
- 27 Feb 2025
- Blog Post
IFC India 2025: HBS Visits Jindal Steel Works (JSW) Steel Dolvi Plant
Professor Vikram Gandhi’s Immersive Field Course (IFC) “Development while Decarbonizing: India’s Path to Net-Zero" delved into the critical aspect of decarbonization and sustainability goals amid India's rapid development. The course presented an opportunity for... View Details
- 01 Aug 1998
- News
Spring Reunions: Milestones and Memories
firm," Hilsinger relates. Last year an energy fund managed by Accel Group decided to invest in Mavel, and as part of Mavel's management team, Hilsinger is watching over that investment. "The Czech Republic was a new world to me, but I am very View Details
Keywords: Eileen K. McCluskey
- 08 Sep 2016
- News
How We Make It Work
The Black family (including their dog, Rocky) take a watermelon break. (photo by Christina Gandolfo) One day I came home from work, and the twins were stumbling around on the ground, and [Cynthia] said, “You don’t really look happy.” And I said, “You know, View Details
- 29 Jan 2015
- Op-Ed
The Fall of Greece
and, in any case, did not manage to reform the country in a fast enough pace. Driving from Athens to Thessaloniki in 20 hours is hardly an achievement—even if there is a lot of traffic. Moreover, I am happy to see old faces go: I am a big... View Details
Keywords: by George Serafeim
- Web
Frequently Asked Questions - Alumni
contribution or bringing one item. Social outings mutually agreed upon by members, such as happy hour, art workshop, fitness class, etc. What if there is pre-existing conflict with another member? Every member should feel comfortable in... View Details
- 21 Jan 2014
- News
Climbing to New Heights
on European investments—sourcing, evaluating, and managing opportunities to create value for our investors." Petzel also claims that his climbing days are over. "After I finished the Everest climb, I gave away most of my gear to the porters," he says. "My wife and... View Details
Keywords: Robert S. Benchley