Flexibility - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Apr 1998
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Short Takes

Be Flexible In today's competitive and volatile business environment, depending on forecasting as the basis for planning and strategy has become a particularly risky way to operate. Especially vulnerable are manufacturing projects that... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons and Caroline Chauncey

01 Mar 2024
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What is Web3?

Web3, a new era of the internet, uses blockchains, tokens, and wallets (tools for storing and managing digital assets) to facilitate a wide range of services and functionalities, including the transfer of assets from person-to-person. It represents a paradigm shift... View Details

01 May 2013
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Experience of a Lifetime

are HBS classmates." The Buchan family "is honored to give back to an institution that has given us so much," says Buchan. "With our contribution, the School has the flexibility to direct resources to priority, high-impact areas. We are... View Details

01 Dec 2011
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FAQ

$5 million for gifts mean that a charitable lead trust is a great vehicle for making an inter-generational transfer of family assets with little or no gift tax. Also, the IRS now allows the lead charitable interest to be paid using a variable rate, meaning greater... View Details

01 May 2013
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Lynn Thoman, MBA 1979

for the Dean’s Fund. “Looking ahead, HBS has a great opportunity to position itself for a global century, and to develop new pedagogies and new international relationships,” she says. “I believe in supporting outstanding leadership by giving HBS the View Details

13 May 2013
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The Power of Three

do the same for another young person.” Frist agrees. “The mission of the School is to educate leaders,” she says. “It’s critical to attract the best possible students, regardless of their ability to pay.” In addition to supporting fellowships, class gifts to the Dean’s... View Details

01 Sep 2018
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HBS Fund Council

“The impact of annual giving through the HBS Fund cannot be overstated, such as providing need-based fellowships to attract a diverse group of talented students to the MBA Program. With the increasing importance of flexible funding for... View Details

01 Apr 2000
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Porter's Paradox

in this country and abroad. With the proximity that clusters provide, companies can do things together without formal ownership or legal relationships. And this kind of flexibility opens up more possibilities for change and dynamism,... View Details

26 Mar 2014
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The Power of Education

happen only if there are funds available for use at the Dean’s discretion,” he observes. “If you believe in the Dean’s vision for the School— which I do—then it’s important to do your part to give HBS the flexibility to pursue... View Details

06 Mar 2017
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Leading in the Community and the Boardroom

the community.” Wiley credits her MBA for providing that flexibility and balance, although business school was not an established route for women when she graduated from Howard University in 1968. “There were only three women in my... View Details

21 Sep 2015
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Rockin’ for a Cause

Education (PiE), a foundation that provides nearly three-quarters of the flexible funding available to the city’s cash-strapped schools. Scheel’s wife, Susan, was an early leader of PiE, which raises supplemental funds for programs such... View Details

01 Oct 2000
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Bringing Up Baby

top of that, her second child arrived in June. "Motherhood is all about being flexible in a fast-paced environment, being tolerant, and welcoming change," McCartney told Business Week (June 26, 2000). "Working in the Internet is the... View Details

27 May 2020
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Prepare to Exit

committee, in an industry that was riding the crest of a wave of economic growth. And the job came with all the trappings, like a flexible schedule, unlimited paid time off, and access to Peloton bikes for morning or lunchtime workouts at... View Details

04 Nov 2019
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A Home for Startups

targeting entrepreneurs, freelancers, SMEs, and enterprises. We provide a fully integrated work ecosystem, comprising of flexible work spaces, amenities, business support services, and a supportive community that any growing company needs... View Details

Keywords: work space

16 Sep 2015
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Rethink pricing to create shared—and expanded—value

revenue and increased consumer satisfaction and loyalty. First, focus on relationships rather than transactions (see customers as “people, not wallets”). Be proactive by setting prices that benefit both the firm and its customers. Design pricing View Details

18 Jul 2018
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Ensuring HBS Remains a Dynamic Community

also to give her the flexibility to change industries in the future. “I chose HBS for its world-class program and powerful alumni network.” Lien likens the rigors of her first year to boot camp and was grateful for the support of the... View Details

15 Apr 2020
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Money Matters

financial concepts into cocktail-napkin-sized explanations. In her suggestions to the Times, Hay pointed to the importance of understanding the power of compound interest; monitoring your credit, which can give you financial flexibility... View Details

01 Mar 2016
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@Soldiers Field

1982). Expected to open in 2018, the space will feature a flexible floor design that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault and former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick spoke at the 44th annual H.... View Details

01 Sep 2013
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High-Level Impact

addition to advancing educational innovation, gifts to the HBS Fund fuel a more flexible economic model for the School and have an immediate impact on enduring priorities such as student financial aid, pathbreaking research, and global... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services; Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations; Personal Services

25 Aug 2021
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Reimagining Chicago’s Schools

learning data in any given subject. Three teachers support each classroom, and the setup allows them to be flexible with student learning without creating individualized lesson plans for each of the 1,000 students enrolled at Intrinsic.... View Details

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