Publications

1992
Chapter

MNCs: Get Off the Reorganization Merry-go-round

By: C. A. Bartlett

November 1991
Case

Frost, Inc. (B)

Describes the changes made to Frost, Inc. to exploit CNC technology. The focus is on the impact in each functional area. View Details

Educators

January 1995 (Revised September 2011)
Supplement

Charlotte Beers at Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide (B)

Updates CEO Beers' progress two years after her initiation of a massive organizational change effort. Designed as an in-class handout. View Details

Keywords: Organizational Change and Adaptation; Advertising Industry; Public Relations Industry

January 1989 (Revised February 1993)
Supplement

Warner Cable (B)

Describes the view of corporate officers regarding the changes made by General Manager Bruce McKinnon. View Details

Keywords: Organizational Change and Adaptation; Telecommunications Industry; Media and Broadcasting Industry

April 1987 (Revised March 1989)
Case

Bob Galvin and Motorola, Inc. (A)

Describes the changing environment faced by Motorola in the 1980s and the recognition by its CEO, Bob Galvin, that "change is needed." Also describes a major challenge set forth by Galvin to the organization to do something to prepare for the future. The challenge is... View Details

Keywords: Organizational Change and Adaptation; Electronics Industry

Educators

1994
Chapter

The Organization Change Imperative: A Personal Journey

By: M. Beer

17 Apr 2020
News

Decreasing the Wealth Gap

of humanity—the ability to adapt and vet and come up with things,” he said. “We will get past it, but it may take a few years and it may get nasty in the process.” LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW View Details

Web

Digital Operations - Course Catalog

digital technologies allow firms to improve efficiency, quality, and speed, and foster innovation. Students will recognize the importance of process design and adaptation in leveraging digital transformation. Analyze the role of digital... View Details

30 Sep 2024
News

The Making of a Streaming Sensation

who unexpectedly becomes a supermodel, it was adapted for streaming by executive producer Jeff Norton (MBA 2003). In this episode of Skydeck, Norton talks to contributor April White about process of getting Geek Girl from the bookshelf to... View Details

September 1993 (Revised January 1996)
Case

Kumon Educational Institute USA

The vice president of operations at Kuman Educational Institute USA is faced with the pressures of transferring a successful Japanese educational service concept to the United States. Kumon, a for-profit after-school supplementary educative center, specializes in... View Details

Keywords: Service Delivery; Adaptation; Education; Education Industry; Japan; United States

Educators

15 Oct 2013
First Look

First Look: October 15

Edmondson Abstract—In this paper, we examine whether and how traditional team structures can be adapted to accommodate fluid personnel and to what benefit. Previous research has shown that team membership stability fosters familiarity,... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

Profile

Creighton Taylor

Out of what Creighton Taylor describes as a “turbulent childhood,” he emerged as a self-taught jazz pianist and as a person with dual interests in creativity and practical analysis. “When I was young,” Creighton says, “I learned to adapt... View Details

Profile

Avi Kremer

prize to identify a treatment that leads to a 25 percent extension in survival rates. “After eight years, in which we have raised over $10 million,” says Kremer, who lives in his native Israel and communicates via Skype and adaptive... View Details

Keywords: Health Care; Entrepreneurship

Web

Frequently Asked Questions | Information Technology

Online Classroom before their first session? Let’s explore what’s possible The HBS Live Online Classroom team is a highly consultative and collaborative partner. We’ll help adapt your program to take full advantage of the virtual... View Details

07 Jul 2016
News

Rescuing Fresh Food to End Hunger in Australia

Social Entrepreneur of the Year from the World Economic Forum’s Schwab Foundation. SecondBite expects to feed 17,000,000 meals this year. For Carson, the ability to adapt to clients’ needs, especially on an enormous scale, is crucial. He... View Details

1997
Chapter

Technology Cycles, Innovation Streams and Ambidextrous Organizations

By: P. Anderson, M. Tushman and C. O'Reilly

Keywords: Innovation and Invention; Information Technology; Organizational Change and Adaptation