Consulting - Publications - Faculty & Research

20 May 2024
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Get to Know Class Day Student Speaker Erik Roberts

Roberts went into consulting to dip his toes into the field of business and discover his passions. He worked in sectors such as economic development and climate and sustainability, founded a nonprofit academy to deliver capability... View Details

16 Oct 2015
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HBS and the Arts

major talent agency with the launch of a new art division. While consulting on the build out of a platform connecting visual artists to licensing and branding opportunities I was able to hone my strategy and marketing skills. I called... View Details

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For Recruiters - Health Care

strong desire to work in health care, are knowledgeable about the industry, and bring best practices from other industries. Students are recruited by a wide variety of health care organizations, including health care startups, venture capital firms, View Details

23 May 2018
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Carla A. Harris, MBA 1987

Return to Alumni Achievement Awards main page TIMELINE 1962 Born, Port Arthur, Texas 1984 Earns AB, Economics, Harvard University 1984 Joins Booz Allen Hamilton, Consultant 1987 Earns MBA 1987 Joins Morgan Stanley, Associate 1994 Joins... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

17 Aug 2009
Research & Ideas

Quantifying the Economic Impact of the Internet

consumers. Social networks and the easy connections they facilitate are transforming social life and have helped to elect a President. They also increase productivity in the larger economy. How can we quantify the economic impact of the Internet? A recent study we... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch; Advertising; Publishing

28 Nov 2005
Research & Ideas

Unilever: Transformation and Tradition

of any business that it wished. This proved to be an illusion, but it was one widely shared within the business world at the time. Diversification was the fashion of the moment, which managers were constantly under pressure to follow from View Details

Keywords: by Geoffrey Jones; Consumer Products

06 Sep 2022
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Student Spotlight: Summer Internships in Business & Environment

economy and natural resources are all core themes of their stewardship activities. Andrea's role prior to HBS was a Consultant at the United Nations and McKinsey & Company. Brandon Corts (MS/MBA Engineering 2023, Section I), Summer... View Details

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Funding Opportunities - Business & Environment

Rock Center Loan Reduction for Entrepreneurs : Rock Center, in consultation with MBA Financial Aid, eagerly supports their graduating entrepreneurs. One such way is through a one-time need-based award of $10,000-$20,000 to graduating MBA... View Details

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Driving Impact in Emerging Markets with HBS Alum Nneka Chime (MBA 2015) - Recruiting

a U.S. citizen and considered staying in the United States, which had also begun to feel like home. She explored consulting and private equity as potential paths forward, leveraging MBA internships and exposure to various industries that... View Details

15 Dec 2023
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Exploring Business Opportunities in Africa; Alumni Grapple with Plastic Waste Problem

a hungry child,” says Ndidi Nwuneli. “That’s a single story, and it’s dangerous.” Nwuneli says she cofounded Sahel Consulting to tap into Africa’s agricultural excellence. “We saw that we could feed the continent and the world. Africa has... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

10 Apr 2014
Research & Ideas

John Kotter’s Plan to Accelerate Your Business

learned while working with clients through his consulting firm, Kotter International. As Kotter was writing the book, he spent time meeting with C-level execs and their teams, observing the dual operating system ideas in action, he says.... View Details

Keywords: by Kim Girard

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Your Social Entrepreneurship checklist | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

launching their ventures. Throughout Career Coaching: Consult with MBA or Alumni Career Coach with social enterprise expertise. Community Connections: Meet with students, faculty , and alumni by interest area. Harvard Innovation Labs:... View Details

28 Sep 2023
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Meet the New HBS Team Helping Alumni Clubs and Associations to Thrive

Stockwell joins HBS from Tufts University, where she worked in Career Services and External Relations. Prior to that, she worked at Forrester Research as a senior consultant in learning and growth and human resources. Having lived and... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley; community service

30 Jun 2014
Lessons from the Classroom

The Role of Emotions in Effective Negotiations

theory, and research on how emotions can affect transactions between parties. Wasynczuk and his coauthor, independent researcher Colleen Kaftan, do so using an everyday example of a work-at-home consultant ("Kate") dealing with... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Entertainment & Recreation; Sports

01 Mar 2024
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Alumni and Faculty Books and Podcasts

share, murdering her new lover to increase the pressure. To end her nightmare, Anulka initiates a second round of embezzlement. Its success depends upon her involving Felix Hofmaier, a Frankfurt management consultant facing possible... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

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Brian Kenny | About

where he engineered a branding and marketing program to help propel the university into the top 100 nationwide. Previously he oversaw global marketing for management consultancy The Monitor Group and led marketing for Genuity, a $2... View Details

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Baker Library / Bloomberg Center | About

was understood to be an endorsement of the need for professional management education. When Harvard Overseer Bishop William Lawrence approached him for a $1 million donation to help build the new campus, Baker refused. After consulting... View Details

31 May 2004
Research & Ideas

How Team Leaders Show Support–or Not

socializing; keeping team members informed about stressful situations; addressing subordinates' negative feelings; and disclosing personal information); (3) recognizing good work privately and publicly; and (4) consulting subordinates... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

05 Jun 2019
Blog Post

Exploring the Beauty Industry through an Independent Project

Alessia Vettese is a second-year MBA student with a background in consulting and social impact. Alessia enjoys discovering innovative skincare products and hopes to pursue a career at the intersection of business and beauty. After a... View Details

01 Oct 1999
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Banking on Success

exponentially since we were at HBS. I marvel at how quickly things have changed. When I started in this business, if a client wanted price and volume information, someone had to literally go to the library to consult the books put out by... View Details

Keywords: Deborah E. Blagg

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