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Jaime Mendez
Jaime Mendez' high school choir director was such a powerfully positive influence in his life that at one point, he seriously considered becoming a music teacher himself. After Harvard, he went to Goldman Sachs instead, but his initial... View Details
- 10 Jan 2005
- Research & Ideas
Motivation and the Cross-Sector Alliance
consumers and in the communities where we operated. Contrary to competitive motives that seek to improve companies' market share, the risk management motivation mainly attempted to preserve a favorable status quo. Very often these were... View Details
- 26 Mar 2025
- News
Alumni Explore a Changing Hong Kong; Meet the Leader: HBS Club of Singapore
all rose to the challenge. Many guests told me this was very thought-provoking and insightful with today’s geopolitical environment and Hong Kong’s historical position as ‘East meets West’ and as a trading port.” The final discussion of... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 20 Mar 2025
- Blog Post
IFC India 2025: Illuminating India’s Solar Future: Reflections on Tata Solar Manufacturing Plant Visit
Their focus on Industry 4.0 practices, including digitalization and automation, has positioned them to meet India’s ambitious renewable energy goals while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Notably, Tata Power’s step-down arm,... View Details
- 01 Apr 1996
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Wake-Up Call: Farewell to the American Dream?
flexible, fragmented, and intensely competitive environment. To me, belief in a new frontier of digital prosperity is an act of faith that underscores how much denial exists in America today. You seem to see View Details
- 01 Feb 2008
- What Do You Think?
How Sustainable Is Sustainability in a For-Profit Organization?
history of these entities.... When it is monetized" (whether by competition or government) "the for-profit enterprise will select the lowest price alternative." But Allen Howlett expressed reservations about this approach,... View Details
Keywords: by Jim Heskett
- 01 Jun 1999
- News
Where Main Street Meets Wall Street
involved in establishing the modern mutual fund industry and continue in prominent leadership positions today. Much like management consulting and venture capital, it's an industry that really owes its development and success to HBS... View Details
Keywords: Garry Emmons
- 01 Sep 2016
- Blog Post
Reflecting on the HKS/HBS Joint Degree Program
public and private sectors. I chose to pursue this joint degree because I hope to one day work for the government of Mexico, spearheading programs that create more competitive manufacturing and financial sectors in my home country. As a... View Details
- 01 Oct 1997
- News
Short Takes
herbicides, reducing risk.) In general, Reinhardt asserts, it is market leaders who, by virtue of their power to shape the nature of competition in their industries, can force other firms to follow. Flexing similar muscle are firms with... View Details
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Predoctoral Experience | Research Associates
School (HBS) faculty, positions RAs to narrow and focus their research interests before applying to a doctoral program. RAs have an opportunity to see first-hand how ideas, projects, research studies, and data move from ideation to... View Details
- 01 Dec 2008
- News
Faculty Books
collection of Professor Porter’s articles from the Harvard Business Review is arranged by topic. Parts I and II present the well-known frameworks addressing how companies, nations, and regions gain and sustain competitive advantage. Part... View Details
- 13 Sep 2011
- First Look
First Look: September 13
microfoundations, we find that increasing the number of potential matches not only has a positive effect due to larger choice, but also a negative effect due to competition between agents on the same side.... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 11 Apr 2000
- Research & Ideas
Financial Services 24/7
brave new world. The transformation ignited by the Internet is creating a new paradigm in the financial services industry, characterized by surprising business structures. "The competitive landscape is changing dramatically," says Dwight... View Details
Keywords: by Susan Young
- 01 Feb 2000
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Financial Services 24/7
compete in this brave new world. The transformation ignited by the Internet is creating a new paradigm in the financial services industry, characterized by surprising business structures. "The competitive landscape is changing... View Details
Keywords: Susan Young
- 16 Jan 2018
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, January 16, 2018
change). They can be used to diagnose a culture and to model how likely an individual leader is to align with and shape it. The authors offer five insights regarding culture's effect on companies' success: (1) When aligned with strategy and leadership, a strong culture... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
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Predoctoral Research Associates | Research Associates
the chance to further develop the skills they need to be competitive doctoral applicants. By working closely with Harvard Business School faculty Predoctoral Research Associates (RAs) are exposed to the opportunities and challenges of... View Details
- 05 Sep 2008
- What Do You Think?
Is Case Method Instruction Due for an Overhaul?
... (but is) not well suited to areas where there are singular correct answers." This fostered a debate about whether there are ever single right answers. Adrian Grigoriu posited that "... there can only be one best solution ...... View Details
- 26 Jan 2017
- News
Finding a Path out of Poverty
Witwatersrand and then earned a master’s degree in finance from the University of Pretoria. From there he took on a series of positions in financial services, including head of trading, head of sales and marketing, and vice president,... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
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Online Creating Brand Value Course | HBS Online
is and how it can be used as a competitive advantage Craft a compelling positioning statement and resonant brand story Understand the roles brands play in consumers’ lives and the importance of building... View Details
- 18 Mar 2009
- Research & Ideas
Marketing After the Recession
and behaviors permanently. Their coping mechanisms may become ingrained and define a new normal. In addition, the competitive landscape will have changed. A competitive shakeout along with new product... View Details