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- 05 Dec 2006
- First Look
First Look: December 5, 2006
Science Foundation. The developed platform offers an unprecedented view of the R&D-to-patenting innovation process and a close analysis of the strengths and limitations of the Industry R&D Survey. The files are linked through a... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 24 Aug 2016
- Blog Post
Internship In Action
recommended approach to move forward. We redesigned the entire process for an important group of sellers that contribute around 30% of GFG’s Net Merchandise Value, assessed the features and resources required, and developed the roll-out... View Details
Keywords: Consumer Products / Retail
- 29 Nov 2022
- Blog Post
Pursuing Independent Projects
looking to do outside of traditional coursework. I had actually worked with Impact Weighted Accounts tangentially during my internship the summer before, so I had a chance to get to know the team and I knew what they're working on, so I... View Details
- 26 Apr 2004
- Research & Ideas
A Clear Eye for Innovation
cultures. The extended-wear team remained in Atlanta, though in a facility separate from the conventional-lens business, while the daily-disposables team was located in Germany. Each View Details
- Web
Finding & Using | Baker Library
century to the present. We offer an array of tools and services to assist you through the process of identifying, requesting, and working with collections. Library catalogs, guides, curated content, digital resources, and online... View Details
- 15 Nov 2006
- Research & Ideas
Lessons Not Learned About Innovation
Create processes and controls. The innovation process is inherently uncertain, so companies must develop new ways of tracking progress in these units. Rewarding a manager who "sticks to plan"... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Dec 2020
- News
Quantum Leap
process of drug development: With quantum’s ability to analyze multiple molecules, proteins, and chemicals at the same time, researchers could significantly speed the time to market with ultrafast and high-volume testing—and discover new... View Details
- 23 Sep 2008
- First Look
First Look: September 23, 2008
Experience and Team Familiarity: Addressing the Knowledge Acquisition-Application Problem Authors:Robert S. Huckman and Bradley R. Staats Abstract Prior work in organizational learning has failed to find a consistent effect of variation... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 24 Apr 2020
- News
Spreading the Love
cofounded the greeting card company in 2015—have backgrounds in engineering and manufacturing, and the company has a team in Vietnam that is well-versed in sourcing materials and shipping to the US. “At our core we’re a design and... View Details
- 2012
- Chapter
Structuring Consulting Firms
By: Tim Morris, Heidi K. Gardner and N. Anand
This chapter presents a model of the way in which consulting and other professional-service firms organize themselves and grow. We will argue that the fundamental structural-design challenge for consulting firms, like other professional firms, is to adapt appropriately... View Details
Keywords: Experience and Expertise; Management Practices and Processes; Demand and Consumers; Service Operations; Organizational Design; Organizational Structure; Projects; Groups and Teams; Consulting Industry; Service Industry
Morris, Tim, Heidi K. Gardner, and N. Anand. "Structuring Consulting Firms." In The Oxford Handbook of Management Consulting, edited by Matthias Kipping and Timothy Clark. Oxford University Press, 2012.
- July 1999 (Revised October 2001)
- Case
Corbin-Pacific
By: John A. Davis and Christina L. Darwall
Reviews the history of Mike Corbin's entrepreneurial career and describes in detail the successful organization he has created. Explores his management philosophy and leadership. Explores the usefulness of continuing family involvement in this business. View Details
Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Leadership Style; Business or Company Management; Management Practices and Processes; Management Teams; Success; Family Ownership; Business Strategy; Manufacturing Industry; Motorcycle Industry
Davis, John A., and Christina L. Darwall. "Corbin-Pacific." Harvard Business School Case 800-022, July 1999. (Revised October 2001.)
- Web
Instant Photography Is Launched | Baker Library
off the sandwich. The genius in Land’s invention stemmed from the immediacy of the process. Among the challenges the film team faced was determining the optimal chemical makeup and amount of viscous solution to be released from the... View Details
- 28 May 2019
- News
Leading Questions
hand and turn it into action. For instance, the Synthesis process might find that a CEO who is frustrated that her leadership team is not taking charge has been the sole decision maker and naturally... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 01 Jun 2020
- News
How Sports Should Use Its Timeout
some of these, I guess I broadly call them sort of infrastructure investments, that leagues and teams could or should be making that are not only going to be useful now, but could be useful in the post-COVID era. Angela: The quote... View Details
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First-Generation Students | MBA
packages for domestic and international students. Our need-based financial aid process incorporates a holistic look at student’s financial circumstances. Members of our Financial Aid team are available to... View Details
- 22 Jul 2008
- First Look
First Look: July 22, 2008
Groups in Decentralized Organizations (revised) Authors:Heather M. Caruso, Todd Rogers, and Max H. Bazerman Abstract No abstract is available at this time. Download the paper: http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/07-090.pdf Team Familiarity,... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 26 Sep 2024
- Blog Post
Syngenta Tomato Vision
eight plants in a row, a new variety begins and each week a new ripe cluster of tomatoes is harvested. Research teams collect data throughout this process via sensors and measurements, such as the volume of... View Details
- February 2003
- Teaching Note
Bush Boake Allen (TN)
By: Stefan H. Thomke
Teaching Note for (9-601-061). View Details
- 02 Jul 2018
- Blog Post
Pursuing A Passion in Health Care
for my summer internship while pursuing my interest in healthcare. Ideally, I wanted to work on a team helping build a product, and do so in a new location. My internship has so far proven to be a great fit. I’m working with the... View Details
Keywords: Health Care
- 06 Jun 2012
- What Do You Think?
Is Something Wrong with the Way We Work?
change, team members succeeded in freeing up one night per week from their devices and their work. By the time the process had been implemented in more than 900 BCG teams... View Details