Essentialism - Publications - Faculty & Research

07 Oct 2021
News

Bringing Light to the Fight

dollar we raise from the community. It’s about making sure you do the right thing for the people who have given you that support.” Starting a public conversation about women’s health was not easy, but awareness—among both women and their doctors—is View Details

01 Jun 2018
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Sustaining HBS’s Unique Economic Model

initiatives such as field learning, the Harvard Innovation Labs ecosystem, HBX, and joint degree programs with other Harvard schools,” says Melnick. Philanthropy is essential to the School’s financial health, providing the security and... View Details

01 Jun 2016
News

Research Brief: The High Cost of Election Expectations

Researchers have long known that building high levels of voter trust and participation are essential to help fragile democracies thrive. The 2013 national elections in Kenya, which followed vast government changes after a flawed national... View Details

Keywords: Erin Peterson

01 Mar 2004
News

The New Global Business Manager

best solution for an organization. What is the global manager’s most essential trait? The two most critical attributes are open-mindedness and recognizing that global management is all about legitimizing diverse views in an organization,... View Details

Keywords: Management

01 Jun 2013
News

A Case For Fellowships

that Harvard Business School attracts a wide-ranging group of men and women who share one common trait: a capacity for leadership. Our promise to our faculty and to every student is to deliver the most diverse class—on multiple dimensions—as we possibly can.... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services; Educational Support Services; Educational Services

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Eric Lin | MBA

Eric Lin Computer Science, Secondary in Economics Quincy 2022 Cohort 3 Discovering an idea is only the beginning. Everything else that goes around the idea -- the team, resources, and product market fit -- is essential for the success of... View Details

08 May 2015
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Prestige brands can expand their reach—and make their core customers proud

“Brand extensions and new users are not by definition a threat to exclusive brands,” Keinan says. “But it is essential to understand and manage the perceptions and reactions of core customers to these new products and their buyers.”... View Details

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Renewal: A Workshop for Work and Life Transition in New York City

Do you find yourself considering new ways to contribute to family, community, or work? This program will allow you to look more deeply into the essential elements that are always present when making the decisions that bring you closer to... View Details

26 May 2009
Research & Ideas

Improving Market Research in a Recession

recession, it's essential to get a clear read on existing core customers, including those who are most loyal to the brand and those who are most profitable, rather than fritter away research resources on potential or peripheral consumers.... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch

09 Jan 2019
News

Why New England Needs New Ideas

machine,” they write, “but his innovations contributed to the US economy in ways that cannot be overstated.” They also note that New England has also seen the flip side of innovation, represented in the region’s “fading factory towns.” “What’s View Details

Keywords: New England

01 Dec 2010
News

One-Time Update for Alumni Web Site Access

logged in, take a moment to update your profile, address, employment information, and preferences in the Alumni Directory. This information is essential in helping the School provide news and information that is most relevant to you. View Details

Keywords: meta

22 Oct 2021
Blog Post

Video Blog: My Experience with Career Services at HBS

time, we're in a pandemic. I didn't really know what was going to happen. And he was really, really great at calming me down. I would just get on Zoom and essentially have a little meltdown, and he would just be like, alright, girl,... View Details

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Porter Prize South Korea - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

HBS ISC About Michael Porter About Michael Porter A Letter from Michael Porter Biography The Essential Porter Honors & Awards Affiliated Organizations & Institutions VBHCD Initiative Honors & Awards Honors & Awards Porter Prize Japan... View Details

01 Dec 2016
News

Bloomberg’s Gift to Boost Cities

“Running a city is one of the most complex jobs on the planet. A mayor is responsible for overseeing unwieldy bureaucracies, managing budgets, making policy, implementing programs, bringing legislators together, harnessing technology, building infrastructure,... View Details

25 Apr 2014
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Fostering a synergy at work that benefits associates as well as customers

essential values: customer sovereignty, innovation, excellence, integrity, people orientation, and social responsibility. "It's not really a textbook leadership style," says Natarajan, who treats staff like extended family. "We have... View Details

01 Mar 2009
News

Alumni Books

be the ones left standing once the dust clears. Charan traces the causes of this crisis, identifies the essential priorities managers need to focus on now, and offers clear guidelines for top executives and managers. Create Marketplace... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

10 Sep 2021
Blog Post

Perspectives on Anti-Racism in the HKS Curriculum

Brewton-Johnson (a Black woman from Atlanta, Georgia) and Austin Boral (a white man from Jericho, New York) share their thoughts on the course. Why was the course so important? Morgan: The course was essential because racism and... View Details

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Preview the Harvard Business School Online Learning Experience

E-Book Expand your knowledge by learning about the differences between finance and accounting and the skills all managers need. Download for Free Business Essentials E-Book Enhance your business knowledge to make an impact on your... View Details

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Patricia Barron

HBS, speaking truth to power, seizing opportunities. For me, accepting risk is essential for living a full life. Straight talk is in my DNA, though I had to grow "business legs" for courage at work. (Then learn diplomacy to be... View Details

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Accessibility | About

disabilities. Moving forward, Harvard expects University Information Technology and University Digital Content to conform to applicable Digital Accessibility Standards to the fullest extent possible. “Accessibility is about more than legal compliance; it is an View Details

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