Thoughtfulness - Publications - Faculty & Research

12 Nov 2021
News

Alumni Business Leaders on Confronting the Climate Change Challenge

short-term, bottom line thinking drive decisions contrary to the best interests of that business (and society) over the long term. Frankly, the threat that is posed by climate change to our planet must now be thought of as short-term.... View Details

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Launching Tech Ventures | HBS Online

Completion from Harvard Business School Online. Participants are expected to fully complete all coursework in a thoughtful and timely manner. This means completing each course module and fully answering questions posed therein by the... View Details

01 Dec 2022
News

Full Court Press

While the challenges are complex, Williams has already begun to see the organization’s deep ripple effect. During the finals, the energy around the games and the NBA Africa–sponsored events was the product of thoughtful internal planning... View Details

Keywords: Dan Morrell

08 Feb 2010
HBS Case

Looking Behind Google’s Stand in China

on a separate matter involving the China Written Works Copyright Society, which accused Google of failure to inform or pay authors of books it was digitizing. Google issued an apology. My suspicion is there was thought to be a quid pro... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Technology

12 Jun 2018
Research & Ideas

In a Landscape of 'Me Too' Drug Development, What Spurs Radical Innovation?

innovation rolling down the runway. “It's a good thought exercise to say, ‘What if we had all the cash we needed versus the cash that we actually have today,’” Krieger says. “Is our focus on incremental drug development really because of... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Health; Pharmaceutical

07 Nov 2012
HBS Case

HBS Cases: Sir Alex Ferguson--Managing Manchester United

the importance of betting on youth—as I mentioned, one of the hallmarks of his approach—is critical. There is a great quote by Sir Alex in the case that is relevant here: "The first thought for 99 percent of newly appointed managers is to... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Sports; Entertainment & Recreation

23 Apr 2018
Research & Ideas

Sponsorship Programs Could Actually Widen the Gender Gap

that certain aspects may not work exactly as intended. It behooves organizations to be more thoughtful about how sponsorships are designed. For instance, a protégé’s success may be less about the mere vote of confidence than about the... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

04 Nov 2015
What Do You Think?

Why Does Gender Diversity Improve Financial Performance?

(Danielle); “Winning in this age requires more cross-disciplinary thinking... Women, in my experience, are better thought integrators.” (Allison S. A. Graves); “Many studies suggest that women tend to score higher on tests of social... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

19 Jan 2022
Blog Post

From Retail to HBS: How I’m Building a Career Path at the Intersection of Arts, Culture, and Business

similar professional interests) who have been a wonderful resource, support network, and sounding board as I have thought through my next steps and career goals. What have you been up to since HBS? I’m currently serving as the Special... View Details

04 Jun 2012
Research & Ideas

The Business of Life

sticking to principles every day, considering all the hard work involved. "He told me he thought it had 'a negative net present value.'" “It's a travesty that somehow our society has gotten to a point where people have the view that... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

01 Sep 2006
What Do You Think?

Are We Ready for Self-Management?

of work and responsibilities incentives, advancement and promotions." Must all of these steps be achieved before latitude is expanded to deliver results, perhaps through self-management? The major obstacle to self-management, as one might suspect, was View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

15 Oct 2007
Research & Ideas

Businesses Beware: The World Is Not Flat

CEO Lee Scott was asked a few years ago about why he thought Wal-Mart could expand successfully overseas, his response was that naysayers had also questioned the company's ability to move successfully from its home state of Arkansas to... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

Portrait Project

Ninad Kulkarni

bruised ego later, I kept going. And then I stopped. Somewhere along the way, it became more important to be right than to learn. Professionally, I hid behind safety nets – analyst programs, test scores and business school. Personally, I refused to let people in for... View Details

02 Aug 2021
Research & Ideas

What If Closing the Wage Gap Means Everyone Earns Less?

based in the Boston area. [Image: iStockphoto/K-Paul] Do you think that companies should disclose workers' salaries? Share your thoughts in the comments below. View Details

Keywords: by Avery Forman

18 Aug 2016
Blog Post

Relocating to Boston with Your Partner

we thought that it would be useful to put together a quick list of advice based on our experience for couples who are relocating temporarily to Boston. 1) Try to live on campus Living off campus can have its perks for partners commuting... View Details

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Entrepreneurial Management Awards & Honors - Faculty & Research

(Journal of Finance, forthcoming). Lauren H. Cohen : Invited to brief the United States Congress on innovation policy, 2020. Lauren H. Cohen : Winner of the 2020 Global Thought Leadership Grant on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)... View Details

22 Feb 2024
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GCC Crossroads Aims for a Bright Future; Seattle Alumni Talk Leadership in Tech; Italy Preps for European Alumni Summit

Clubs News Clubs News Crossroads Forum Explores Future of Gulf Region More than 1,300 public and private leaders convened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 30 and 31 for the Crossroads GCC Future Impact Forum, co-hosted by the HBS Club of the Gulf Cooperation Council... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

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Online Business in Society Courses | HBS Online

area to earn a Certificate of Specialization and signify your deep expertise in business in society. Learn More about what you earn What Learners are Saying The course has completely changed me today. I feel like a new person, with a new View Details

23 Nov 2020
Research & Ideas

COVID Was Supposed to Increase Bankruptcies. Instead, They've Gone Down.

Recover Gracefully After Shutting Down Your Startup Coronavirus Could Create a 'Bankruptcy Pandemic' Financial Meltdowns Are More Predictable Than We Thought Share your insights about this story below. View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

31 Jul 2015
Blog Post

Transitioning From the Military to Business School

opinion using your set of beliefs, talk about those beliefs in class, learn from your peers, add to your decision making toolkit, and grow. It is truly a remarkable process through which I have learned more about business in a single year than I View Details

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