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John Nordin
clubs—they're the most important part of my experience," he says. "The composition of the sections is intentionally more diverse than a random group; it's great to get to know such a wide variety of people. But you can find... View Details
Keywords: Manufacturing/Energy
- 01 Sep 2006
- News
Does My Résumé Work?
done in the interim. Is my trouble normal? “Unemployment or underemployment is anxiety-provoking,” observed Davis. “This is especially true of MBAs who think they are expected to have ‘perfect’ careers.” Davis said she helps people “de-shame” from past View Details
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Tafadzwa Samushonga
from agriculture to financial services, my perspective shifted.” As she progressed along this path, she also began to complement her experience as a strategy advisor with new skills in operational management. “I felt that if I truly... View Details
Keywords: Consulting
- 01 Jun 2013
- News
Extending Opportunity: Brock Family Fellowship
was to go back into manufacturing after receiving my MBA, but HBS opened up a whole new world of possibilities," she says. "I had a phenomenal experience at HBS," continues Brock-Wilson. "It revealed new View Details
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Emily Hannenberg
that I loved helping leaders be successful even more." Leading in a business context Emily's enthusiasm for coaching, paired with "a desire to change gears from the military to business," inspired her application to HBS. "I needed to round out my... View Details
Keywords: Nonprofit/Government/Education
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Pasha Nahass
experience was focused on technology, which is a bit of a bubble. I wanted to be surrounded by diverse people working in diverse industries.” “One of the things that has pleasantly surprised me is the section experience,” says Pasha. “I... View Details
Keywords: Tech
- 01 Dec 2010
- News
Chaotic Funding Derails Research
randomized model of research support in the United States, in which a change in administration or a court ruling can outlaw work that was previously supported by the government. Funding can be canceled with the stroke of a pen. The... View Details
- 01 Dec 2016
- News
The Year in Books 2016
Andrew Miller (MBA 1988) The Future of Books — Milena Alberti (MBA 2001), CFO of Penguin Random House, on publishing’s bright prospects Room to Write — Alumni share snapshots of the spaces that inspire them Passion Projects — Unexpected... View Details
- 01 Mar 2018
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Turning Point: One Step at a Time
met several hundred of my classmates and discovered something unexpected: The proportion that had run marathons or climbed Kilimanjaro was statistically improbable within a random sampling of people. These Herculean feats of endurance... View Details
Keywords: Christina Wallace (MBA 2010)
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Rachel Silverstein
Even though obtaining an MBA had "always been on my mind," Rachel Silverstein was concerned that she did not quite fit the MBA profile. First, she comes from Texas, a state less represented in many top programs. Then there was the issue of View Details
- 24 May 2023
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Balancing Acts
Kewalramani: My tips for harmony: Do things every day that make your heart sing. Take random Wednesdays off. I go to Target, I go to the bank, I go to get my nails done. And it is super fun. Random... View Details
- 01 Mar 2017
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The Big Ambition Behind Educational Innovation
Innovation has been in the School’s DNA since it introduced the case method for management education almost a century ago. Sometimes innovation is about creating bold, new ideas, as happened when the field method was introduced to provide... View Details
- 15 May 2012
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Finally Finding the Right Fit
in the transformative power of education, Heffernan has remained active as a fundraising volunteer since graduating from HBS. For his 5th Reunion, he made a gift to support the work of the Harvard Innovation Lab and the new FIELD course,... View Details
- 15 Dec 2024
- News
Crucible: Give It Up
Here’s a great saying that’s been particularly relevant in my life over the past few years: “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” To rewind a bit, I was named president of Micron Technology in January 2012. Five days later, my boss, the CEO, died in a... View Details
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Daniel Schachne
relationship building." For Daniel, who "loves how sports brings people together," the experience continues to build connections. "Whenever I meet someone, they always want to know about my View Details
Keywords: Entertainment/Media
- 01 Mar 2008
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Class of 2007 Fellowship Awarded
“Coming to HBS has widened my scope and outlook on life,” says Kim, who arrived at HBS with eight years of work experience — as a Bain consultant, an officer of a campus church, and a marketing manager of a toy company. “I have learned... View Details
- 01 Jun 1997
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Carla Small
counselor at a children's center confirmed her interest in family care but also made her realize that she preferred to approach the field "from a business angle." In 1988, she left Leo Burnett to follow her heart. Small soon discovered... View Details
Keywords: Linda Goodspeed
- 25 Aug 2022
- Research & Ideas
It’s All in a Name: Reputable Investors Help Startups Shine
Bernstein. “But it's still important to remember that there's no secret sauce here. Startups are still incredibly risky ventures to join.” You Might Also Like: Does Venture Capital Attract Human Capital? Evidence from a Randomized View Details
Keywords: by Rachel Layne
- 01 Feb 2002
- News
Redefining Success: Women & Work.
it much easier to leave." Mothers of Invention With one child and a full-time job as managing director of Random House Children's Books in the U.K., Deborah J. Sandford (MBA '90) and her husband had an "action-packed schedule." When their... View Details
- 01 Dec 2016
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Inside Modern HR
bet on an HBS graduate who has no direct experience in the field, but who has a strong business background and a deep interest in how talent and organizational decisions drive performance. The game changers in this View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna