Change Barriers - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Mar 2006
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One-on-One with Dr. Margaret Chan

occurred, causing 1 to 2 million deaths. The H5N1 virus is treacherous — we know that it can jump the species barrier to infect humans and that it is prone to mutation. Indeed, every case of human infection increases the probability that... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons; Government; Ambulatory Health Care Services; Health, Social Assistance

01 Dec 2007
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The Wise Men

seem unlikely soil for agribusiness, the School actually had an ag industry course before I arrived. And Dean David, who himself came from an agribusiness background, wanted to improve the relationships in the value-added food system. Over the years, I’ve seen View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons;Julia Hanna

01 Dec 2003
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Can Manufacturing Keep Its Edge?

again with respect to some of the issues raised by China.” Innovation and continuous improvement are the keys to moving to a stronger competitive position, he says. “We changed more than the Japanese did. The Chinese are more... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Manufacturing

01 Jun 2010
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MBAs on a Mission

Science Museum: “We’re changing the cultural landscape of an entire city.” The Hub in the Heart of Texas The success of any large-scale project usually comes down to the effective management of hundreds and hundreds of small, pressing... View Details

Keywords: Sarah Auerbach;Deborah Blagg;Julia Hanna; Corporate Services; Management; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

06 Feb 2025
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How to Judge Your Next Job

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify More Skydeck episodes Dan Morrell: Clay Christensen was a legendary professor and thinker and his “Jobs to Be Done” theory—this idea that customers buy products to solve problems—was one of his iconic intellectual contributions.... View Details

01 Jun 2006
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India Arrives

of goods and services. Progress is slow, and estimates are that it will be years before any substantive change is seen. Some even fear that India’s escalating population will overwhelm any improvements. “India has very good software in... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna

01 Jun 2012
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Around the World

India, Brazil, and other developing nations shook off decades of economic stagnation to achieve remarkable growth. Concurrently, world trade advanced to the point that capital and products now flow freely around the globe. All these View Details

Keywords: Roger Thompson; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

08 Sep 2016
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How We Make It Work

research shows that being raised by mothers and fathers who work both inside and outside the home gives children a signal that contributions at home and at work are equally valuable, for both men and women.” Still, the changes and choices... View Details

12 Jul 2021
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Alumni Confront the COVID-19 Crisis

than 100 volunteers from across the US, Europe, and Asia. The nonprofit matches those who need PPE with verified suppliers who can provide vetted products. The demand shock to the supply chain in March left many without any access to quality PPE. Project N95 works to... View Details

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