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- 20 Apr 2020
- News
To Build Connection in Quarantine, Clubs Go Virtual
wondering if he’d seemed a bit radical, even a little draconian. But now, of course, they’re getting it. David has been really calm and wonderfully informative, which helps to ease anxiety about it.” The conversation has gone far beyond... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 26 Jun 2019
- Research & Ideas
Why the US-China Tariff Standoff Hurts American Companies More
leaders from more than 600 companies and trade groups shared their frustrations in a letter to Trump as part of the “Tariffs Hurt the Heartland” advocacy campaign. "We remain concerned about the... View Details
- 03 Mar 2014
- Research & Ideas
Facebook’s Future
people use various online social platforms, makes some predictions. In the first decade of its existence, Facebook, aided by the broad adoption of mobile devices and fast internet connections, emerged as a virtual Cheers bar where people... View Details
Keywords: by Mikolaj Piskorski
- 13 Jul 2009
- Research & Ideas
Diagnosing the Public Health Care Alternative
liabilities, estimated at about $34 trillion. They are omitted from Medicare's costs because the government uses cash accounting. If Medicare followed the accrual accounting, which private sector insurers must use, its administrative... View Details
- 17 Nov 2020
- Blog Post
Partners and Families Are an Integral Part of the MBA Experience
importance of socializing during school is crucial for students’ overall MBA experience. “It’s a lot easier to come here when you have a partner who understands that networking and socializing greatly matter... View Details
- 29 Apr 2013
- Research & Ideas
Diagnosing the ‘Flutie Effect’ on College Marketing
Boston College's greatest marketing campaign lasted about six seconds. It's called the "Flutie Effect." In a 1984 game against the University of Miami, BC quarterback Doug Flutie threw a last-second "Hail Mary" pass 48... View Details
- 01 Mar 2006
- News
A New Path for Alumnae
strategies. Here, she shares some thoughts on the issue. First off, can you define on-ramping? Sylvia Hewlett and Carolyn Luce used the term in an HBR article that addressed the concerns of women who wanted to resume their previous career... View Details
- 15 Sep 2016
- News
The Burning Man Project
Bulletin, about balancing Burning Man's books, and what a day in the life of a burner really looks like. READ MORE Julia Hanna: Jennifer, I was realizing that Burning Man has been around now for about 30... View Details
- 01 Mar 2004
- News
Reforming Company Boards
straight line, it will reduce the huge valuation swings that we’ve seen in the last three years. Greater transparency does not mean that all issues can or should be disclosed — otherwise a company could forfeit competitive advantage. Is a cultural shift needed in how... View Details
Keywords: Corporate Services
- 23 Sep 2013
- Research & Ideas
Status: When and Why It Matters
earned about 20 to 30 percent more than châteaux in the lower classes. The differences in price between third-, fourth-, and fifth-class wines, on the other hand, were relatively small or zero once differences in quality or reputation... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- Web
The Art of "Posting" - The Art of American Advertising
Home Site map Map / Directions Search: General Information HBS Home About Annual Report Campus Commencement Dean Nohria Employment Fifty Years of Women Give News New Construction Academic Programs Doctoral Programs Executive Education MBA... View Details
- 01 Jan 2002
- News
Orin C. Smith (MBA '67)
and Budget, 1977-80, 1985-87 Northern Air Freight and Danzas Corporation, 1987-90 Why HBS? "I took a year off from college to work at Boeing. There were rows of engineers sitting at desks. After about six months, I decided I'd rather... View Details
- 05 Feb 2001
- What Do You Think?
Do MBA Programs Face “The Innovator’s Dilemma”?
students." In his words, this behavior should characterize well-respected programs. He asks, "Isn't 'adapting to change' almost a synonym for learning?" Little attention was given to the influence of alumni in shaping current educational strategies.... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 01 Dec 2011
- News
Making the Case for Leadership
microscope by thousands of HBS students, tell it like it was and relate what they’ve learned and what they believe about being a leader. Toby Johnson Putting Her People First Whether leading in military or civilian life (bottom, at... View Details
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- 17 Nov 2020
- In Practice
How Retailers Can Thrive in a Shopping Season Like No Other
retailers struggle to match supply with demand. Many e-retailers are urging consumers to “buy early” this holiday season, citing concerns about postal services and shipping. Given capacity constraints placed... View Details
- 31 Aug 2020
- Blog Post
Five Important Steps before Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap
if your excitement tires as you answer the very important questions: Am I willing to think about this problem every day, for years? What is every single doubt or concern I have? Do I want to tell everyone I... View Details
- 01 Mar 2016
- News
Delivering Trust
perfect, but we just didn’t know the good and bad of the clinics we used.” In one case, a medical oversight resulted in a trip to the ER for Deborah, despite the clinic’s high-profile reputation. Someone, they thought, should do something View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 07 Sep 2020
- Research & Ideas
How to Help Small Businesses Survive COVID's Next Phase
number of tough moments,” says Karen G. Mills, senior fellow at Harvard Business School. “I’m quite concerned that we haven’t even seen the tip of the iceberg of business closures.” Yelp, the online review website, estimates that almost... View Details
- 11 Feb 2021
- Blog Post
Good Leadership Is an Act of Kindness
helps modulate social interactions and emotion. Being kind is good for our own and our employees' mental health." And that translates to improved morale and performance. Here's what Psychology Today had to say View Details
Keywords: All Industries
- 01 Oct 2015
- Blog Post
Why We Recruit: Goldman Sachs
learn about the alumnus’ role and career path, and practice for interviews. Campus Ambassadors: Second-year HBS students who interned with Goldman Sachs the prior summer and have accepted full time positions... View Details