online learning - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Jun 2013
News

Can Business Smarts Save the Charter School Revolution?

She developed Intrinsic's blended-learning model, with students learning online and in the classroom, while serving as one of the Fund's entrepreneurs-in-residence. In Boston, Unlocking Potential cofounder... View Details

Keywords: David McKay Wilson; charter schools; Elementary and Secondary Schools; Educational Services

05 Oct 2021
Blog Post

First-Gen Voices: Eric Westphal on Tapping into the Global Alumni Network & Making a Difference Across Borders

said I needed to come live with them.” At 11 years old, Westphal moved to Massachusetts to be with his parents where he learned English and attended public schools in the Greater Boston area. As Westphal neared the end of high school ,... View Details

08 Nov 2011
News

Saluting Our HBS Veterans

Blake Hall (right): An online market for military personnel. Related links Learn how alumni apply military experience to leadership in nonprofits, industry, education, and more. Maura Sullivan (MBA 2009),... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons; veterans; National Security and International Affairs; Government

Profile

Jennifer Kelly

different styles — some were authoritative, some preferred a service approach — but they were all effective!" "The case method," says Jennifer, "is a much more challenging way to learn business concepts. It's easy to... View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions | MBA

GMAT 10th Edition writing assessment score, but I would like to improve that score by taking the GMAC Business Writing Assessment. Can I do this? During COVID, I took the online GMAT 10th Edition which did not include a writing... View Details

26 Jan 2010
First Look

First Look: Jan. 26

Working PapersCompeting Ad Auctions: Multi-homing and Participation Costs Authors:Itai Ashlagi, Benjamin Edelman, and Hoan Soo Lee Abstract We model competing auctions for online advertising, with attention to the participation costs... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

17 May 2011
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First Look: May 17

PatientsLikeMe: An Online Community of Patients Sunil Gupta and Jason RiisHarvard Business School Case 511-093 PatientsLikeMe (PLM) is an online community where patients share their personal experiences with... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Roy Ben-Dor

the dialogue it fosters," says Roy. "We continually fluctuate in our roles. Sometimes we become teachers and share what we've learned, at other times it's more important to listen and learn from others. It gives you a richer... View Details

26 Jun 2000
Research & Ideas

What’s an Internet Business Model? Ask a Health Care Professional

to learn from what's gone on before." In class, for example, Applegate said that she forbids students from replying to a question like "What is your business model?" with a statement as simplistic as "A B2B portal." Instead, students must... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Health

25 May 2023
Blog Post

Interview Strategies to Connect with a Wider Range of Candidates

perspective of a candidate's professionalism or fit is critical and can help to address unconscious bias head-on by naming it. Another option – offer candidates the choice of a phone or online call with the video off in early interactions... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

30 Apr 2019
News

Leading Schools That Change Lives

classmates were terrific,” recalls Kennealey, who received the 2006 Harvard Business School Student Service Award. “I learned to think more broadly about the world, at HBS, and how to solve problems in any environment.” Despite his newly... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg; Educational Support Services; Educational Services

14 Dec 2009
Research & Ideas

Can Entrepreneurs Drive People Movers to Success?

independently. Then I was thrilled to learn that implementation is well under way. Q: Have you ridden in a PRT? If so, how was it? A: I've ridden the Vectus test track in Uppsala, Sweden, and I've toured the new installation (scheduled to... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Transportation

06 Feb 2018
First Look

First Look at New Research and Ideas: February 6, 2018

https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=53857 First Quarter 2018 Dialogue Beyond Engagement By: Hallowell, Roger, Hervé Coyco, and Randall White Abstract—No abstract available. Publisher's link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=53796 forthcoming... View Details

15 Aug 2016
Blog Post

Prepare for Your Interview with Research

experience, they will also most certainly be interested in assessing your knowledge of their company as well as the industry and its trends. A review of the company’s web site is a basic starting point, but this research will only help you View Details

10 Jul 2018
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New Research and Ideas, July 10, 2018

date, Porter and Nohria have gathered 60,000 hours' worth of data on 27 executives, interviewing them—and hundreds of other CEOs—about their schedules. This article presents the findings, offering insights not only into best time-management practices but into the CEO’s... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

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Winners & Success Stories | New Venture Competition

meets Sephora, meets Allure.com. It is a monthly box filled with a curated assortment of the hottest samples from high-end beauty brands. The samples are paired with a website that includes an online magazine and store to purchase... View Details

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James Reinhart

disastrous. For James Reinhart, HBS MBA 2009, the foray into online resale began as a virtual swapping platform for grownups looking for a way to empty their closets and upgrade their wardrobes. The idea came to Reinhart when he was at... View Details

20 Apr 2010
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First Look: April 20

Working Papers Commodity Chains: What Can We Learn from a Business History of the Rubber Chain? (1870-1910) Author: Felipe Tâmega Fernandes Abstract The literature on the rubber boom applied a dependendist view of rubber production in the... View Details