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- 11 May 2017
- News
Going with the Flow
humor, however, is a no-nonsense approach to business performance that stems from Fisher’s upbringing as the daughter and granddaughter of rural central Pennsylvania entrepreneurs who taught her that great... View Details
Keywords: Robert S. Benchley
- 14 Sep 2016
- Blog Post
The Alumni Network at HBS
responses. No matter how busy they are, they always seem to have time for HBS students. Whether it is career advice or help connecting me to people in the industry I hope to break into, they have been an invaluable part of my success in... View Details
- 20 Dec 2022
- News
Singing to the Corn
this activity in established institutions. At HBS, he racked the exhaust pipes on his old, turquoise-blue Ford pickup with the express purpose of setting off car alarms in the... View Details
- 24 Feb 2016
- Research & Ideas
Why It's Best to Take Tests Early in the Day
afternoon. The researchers collected the results of all 2 million tests taken in the school years 2009-2010 and 2012-2013. “This seemed like a View Details
- 01 Dec 2007
- News
A View from the Top
Relations Bill Sahlman, who quizzed each recipient at a late September event held for the benefit of hundreds of first-year MBA students packing Burden Auditorium. Sahlman opened the discussion with this... View Details
- 22 Sep 2009
- News
The Case for Regulatory Reform
This is week when the Wall Street chickens come home to roost. In the wake of the worst financial crisis since the View Details
- 03 May 2004
- Research & Ideas
Business History around the World
which help to provide explanations behind the divergent performances of the two countries, especially the higher levels of productivity seen in... View Details
Keywords: by Cynthia Churchwell
- 22 Mar 2021
- Research & Ideas
How to Learn from the Big Mistake You Almost Make
department report near misses and whether that changes based on the nature of the incident. "A near miss ... can also be thought of as a success, where they say, 'Whew, we caught View Details
- 05 Mar 2012
- Research & Ideas
Is JC Penney’s Makeover the Future of Retailing?
haircuts?), are scheduled to debut in 2013. Johnson expects the transformation to be complete by 2015. "All department stores either rise or fall on their ability to execute a strategy," Lal says. "These are View Details
- 17 Nov 2016
- Op-Ed
What's Behind the Unexpected Trump Support from Women
them white, came out to support him. Why did Donald Trump’s candidacy appeal to so many women voters? Although his election has been attributed primarily to disenfranchised citizens, the data suggest otherwise. Women from varying... View Details
Keywords: by Laura Morgan Roberts and Robin Ely
- 01 Dec 2014
- News
The Far-Reaching Impact of Fellowships
broadly, fellowships enrich the entire HBS community by exposing students to people and concepts they might never encounter otherwise. The generosity of donors makes it possible for View Details
Keywords: fellowships
- 21 Sep 2016
- Blog Post
Meet the Global Business Club
hosts panels and fireside talks focused on topics such as global business development, global issues, and conducting business across borders. We have a great set of events lined up for the year including... View Details
Keywords: All Industries
- 28 Jun 2021
- News
“Where the Dead Lie Thicker”
- 22 Feb 2024
- Blog Post
It’s Time to Build: Why the MS/MBA Is Right for You!
great job of keeping the community cohesive by forming the Builders Club. This forum has unlocked the unique power of View Details
- 22 Sep 2015
- News
Working on the Local Level
solution-oriented, solution-minded. If you see yourself as a problem solver or a policy entrepreneur and you want to do the work that helps people, being at the local level right now affords you View Details
- 04 Sep 2019
- Blog Post
A Guided Experience into the World of Entrepreneurship
Justin Ernest (MBA 2019) had interned at Sidewalk Labs. Stan reached out to Justin for coffee and conversation. “He said the culture was great,” Stan says. “Justin had a great experience there working on... View Details
- 01 Jun 2011
- News
Howard Stevenson: The Personal Side
“Howard is the fiercest man I have ever known — fiercely interested in the world and its people, fiercely loyal to family and friends. Of course, he is also fiercely honest.” — HBS professor Myra Hart... View Details
- 24 May 2004
- Research & Ideas
The Watsons: IBM’s Troubled Legacy
was the hit of the fair, with more attendees and rave reviews than any other exhibit. Other companies spending large amounts of money to educate the public about their View Details
Keywords: by Richard S. Tedlow
- 05 Aug 2002
- What Do You Think?
Is Platform Leadership Old Hat or the Wave of the Future?
parts to design complementary products that fitted together. Successful platform leaders exert a great deal of influence. At times, they must build trust among those that choose to utilize the platform as... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 18 Jan 2017
- Blog Post
The Latino Community at HBS
themselves, meet other prospective students, and interact with current students. This is a great way to see first-hand the rich and supportive environment that thrives on campus. Is HBS a diverse place?... View Details