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- 21 Aug 2017
- Lessons from the Classroom
Companies Love Big Data But Lack the Strategy To Use It Effectively
the class toward her personal passion, precision medicine. “Health care is rife with examples like these—and such applications of big data will only expand over the coming years. I spend a lot of time thinking about questions like, How... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 18 Jul 2019
- News
Lessons from the Rise and Fall of VisiCalc
launching VisiCalc, the world’s first independent software company and the first spreadsheet program for personal computers. The program came with a $100 price tag, but people were so eager for it that they also bought an Apple II, to the... View Details
- 12 Nov 2012
- Research & Ideas
Pay Workers More So They Steal Less
percent of the cost of the wage increase. The analyses also suggest that benefits are likely to be higher in situations where employees share a shift. Inventory losses are higher in stores where employees work together, either because it is more difficult to identify... View Details
- 19 Mar 2013
- First Look
First Look: March 19
on criminal recidivism of treating individuals with electronic monitoring relative to prison. The Fog of Negotiation: What Negotiators Can Learn from Military Doctrine Authors:Wheeler, Michael A. Publication:Negotiation Journal Abstract... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 23 Oct 2012
- First Look
First Look: October 23
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0047272712001028?v=s5 From Mind Perception to Mental Connection: Synchrony as a Mechanism for Social Understanding Authors:Thalia Wheatley, Olivia Kang, Carolyn Parkinson, and Christine E. Looser Publication:Social and... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 08 Dec 2020
- Research & Ideas
Why Companies Hunt for Talent on Digital Platforms, Not in Resume Piles
field studies, researchers tend to think that workers submit resumes to open positions. In fact, scholars have learned a lot about discrimination in labor markets by sending resumes to job postings to see who gets called back and who... View Details
- 21 Apr 2021
- Research & Ideas
The Pandemic Conversations That Leaders Need to Have Now
conversations with individual employees during this critical time. Conversations are the best way to get leaders and employees back into the practice of relating to one another in person. How are people doing? What challenges are they facing at work and in their View Details
- 26 Mar 2006
- Research & Ideas
The Office of Strategy Management
causes of this disconnect between strategy and performance. We have learned that most organizations do not have a strategy execution process. Many have strategic plans, but no coherent approach to manage the execution of those plans.... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 18 Apr 2016
- Blog Post
Meet the HBS Family Business Club
experiences for current students. We believe that our most powerful personal and professional resources are each other. Our programs emphasize intimate discussions, lasting relationships, and stewardship. We currently have about 100... View Details
- 14 Feb 2022
- Blog Post
Celebrating Love @ HBS in 2022
to spend the day outside on a tree tour. I went expecting to meet other people, but no one else showed up. I couldn’t care less about the trees, but the person giving the tour was captivating. She wanted me to look at the trees, but all I... View Details
- 20 Mar 2012
- First Look
First Look: March 20
personal and professional network across three continents. The case considers the steps he has taken to build and cultivate a network that creates value for himself and others. Purchase this... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 31 Jul 2015
- Blog Post
Transitioning From the Military to Business School
how much I was learning and if I was developing into the person I want to be after two years at HBS. It was simple yet transformative advice. And though I still have to work at it, I have a feeling that... View Details
- 22 Feb 2021
- Book
Reaching Today's Omnichannel Customer Takes a New Sales Strategy
other business function. But the ROI is disappointing because much of the training misunderstands how salespeople learn, is classroom-centric, and fails to take advantage of new tools that stimulate peer learning and enable the use of... View Details
Keywords: by Kristen Senz
- 09 Aug 2016
- First Look
August 9, 2016
decisions about, the person who expressed emotion. In Studies 1a–c, participants viewed individuals who reframed distress as passion as more competent than those who attributed distress to emotionality or made no attribution. In Studies... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 13 Jun 2011
- HBS Case
Mobile Banking for the Unbanked
service, it is helping the person send money home. He will stay with Safaricom. Plus, as soon as his wife gets the money, what do you think she's going to do? She's going to call him on the phone, and that will increase mobile... View Details
- 18 Dec 2006
- Lessons from the Classroom
Grooming Next-Generation Leaders
as foundational skills, critical business functions, strategy formulation and implementation, and personal leadership. For the organization, according to Sasser and Narayandas, talent is key to competitive advantage. And for the talented... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
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(e.g., greater than $10,000) or holds a position such as general partner, limited partner, or director. A business relationship includes any type of leadership or formal non-academic advisory role, personal financial interest, or... View Details
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Brandon Tieu
revamp others. Your days consist of learning from top CEOs, a vibrant community of 900+ classmates, and renowned professors. What is your most memorable classroom moment? One of my most memorable classroom moments came early in the year... View Details
- 13 Jan 2021
- Research & Ideas
How 'Small C' Change Can Beat Large-Scale Rebuilding
forward. In challenging situations, blame and resentment can overtake support and solidarity in business. Teams, however, can only succeed through effective collaboration. New leaders need to replace blame and denial with dialogue and communicate extensively with the... View Details
- 14 Jul 2020
- Research & Ideas
Restarting Under Uncertainty: Managerial Experiences from Around the World
across a variety of countries and sectors. The results of this exploration show that managers are trying to ensure safety and maintain profitability with tremendous energy and creativity. While specific tactics vary by company, they share common underlying principles:... View Details