Succession - Publications - Faculty & Research

July 31, 2008
Editorial

The Success of That Surge

By: A. Zelleke and R. Dujarric

Keywords: Success

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May 2005 (Revised October 2007)
Case

Founder-CEO Succession at Wily Technology

By: Noam T. Wasserman and Henry McCance

Before he accepts the new CEO position, Dick Williams wants founder Lew Cirne to step down as chairman. While considering Williams' incredible demand, Cirne reflects on everything he has already given up to get Wily Technology to this point. He agreed to step down as... View Details

Keywords: Business Startups; Entrepreneurship; Growth and Development Strategy; Management Succession

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26 Feb 2001
Research & Ideas

Evolving for Success [Part One]

Knowledge, Kanter discusses the evolution that's afoot, as well as important ways that successful companies can seize emerging opportunities. Q: Why did you decide to call your new book Evolve? A: I chose the title Evolve because I wanted... View Details

Keywords: by Staff

24 Apr 2014
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The way to measure success

Partners HealthCare, Boston Children’s Hospital, United Way of Massachusetts, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and dozens of educational institutions, including Harvard Business School. Given his achievements, Kraft measures View Details

05 Apr 2012
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Successful CEOs Don't Have to Be Jerks

What Makes a Successful Celebrity Brand?

Celebrity endorsements of existing brands have been a part of marketing strategy for decades. But in a world where celebrities have built enormous social media followings and have become effective influencers, many stars are making a pivot: Instead of endorsing or... View Details

01 Dec 2001
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Navigating Success in Volatile Times

The theme of this year's annual HBS African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA) conference, "Navigating Success in Volatile Times," seemed particularly apropos after the incidents of September 11. "Like many organizations with events... View Details

Keywords: Mary Ellen Gardner; Finance

01 Mar 2003
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A Casual Approach to Success

to Hellman & Friedman, LLC, the well-respected private equity investment firm he cofounded (with Tully Friedman) in 1984. Hellman is one of the Bay Area’s most successful investment bankers, generous philanthropists, and athletic... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

26 Aug 2011
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Maintaining success after exit of charismatic CEO

2005
Class Lecture

Just Enough: Defining Lifelong Success

By: Howard Stevenson

Keywords: Performance Evaluation; Personal Development and Career

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July 1984
Background Note

Timeless Secrets of Industrial Success

By: Robert H. Hayes

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August 1993
Background Note

Six Principles of Successful Persuasion

By: Nitin Nohria

Describes some of the key principles that managers must follow in order to successfully persuade their organization of their vision for change. View Details

Keywords: Change Management; Leadership; Organizational Change and Adaptation

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