Human Needs - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Dec 2020
News

Invest in the New Abnormal

need to adjust to the new reality that customers prefer not to come into their stores. B2C firms must enhance their delivery and pickup options and provide incentives [such as rewards points for using a mobile app] to customers to... View Details

31 Mar 2002
Research & Ideas

You’re Wasting Your Employees! What You Can Do About It

managerial attention—if that—is focused on the problems of employee capability and motivation. Somewhere between theory and practice, precious human capital is being misused, wasted, or lost. Having studied more than twenty companies in... View Details

Keywords: by Christopher A. Bartlett & Sumantra Ghoshal

16 Sep 2002
Research & Ideas

The Irrational Quest for Charismatic CEOs

usual reasons have become clichés: Disruptive technologies, emerging global competitors, changing workforce expectations, and heightened investor concerns over immediate stock price have put pressure on boards to find reassuring, battle-tested candidates for top jobs.... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

13 Feb 2024
Blog Post

Harvard Students Reflect on COP28

clarity in messaging underscored the real human impact of climate change and the critical need for inclusive climate action. Their voices served as a powerful reminder to us, technologists, investors, and... View Details

27 Feb 2024
Blog Post

Fighting Cancer with a Novel Cell Therapy: Ananya Zutshi (MS/MBA '21)

originally planned to pursue a Ph.D., but instead spent four years at Catalent Pharma Solutions, a leading pharma/biotech contract manufacturing development organization. Surrounded by potential career paths in the industry, Zutshi wondered if she View Details

14 May 2014
News

(Re)moving the Needle

study method. You need to be street smart, not just book smart. The case study method gives you both." Anquetil also found unexpected value in the diversity of his classmates. "It didn't matter what field they were from; there was a level... View Details

Keywords: Robert S. Benchley; medical technology; Scientific Research and Development Services

01 Dec 1997
News

The World's Banker

African manner, with the local chief, the two men deep in conversation about rural issues. The tableau seemed confirmation that Wolfensohn himself embodied the grassroots, humane approach he has espoused as essential for the troubled... View Details

15 Nov 2018
News

Don’t Be Afraid of AI

looks like and why we don't need to worry about the Terminator. READ MORE Morrell: Donna, I want to talk about Numenta, where you are the CEO. It's often shorthanded as an AI company. Talk to me about what Numenta does. Dubinsky: Sure.... View Details

Keywords: Computer Systems Design and Related Services; Professional Services

17 Dec 2001
Research & Ideas

Becoming the Next Real Estate Mogul

the firm's people was the most fulfilling of all. You need to know how to work with people, and that skill is largely experiential and driven by personality.—Kevin McCall Peter Palandjian (HBS MBA '93), chairman and CEO of... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Construction; Real Estate

October 2024 (Revised December 2024)
Case

Kering Eyewear

By: Rohit Deshpandé, Dante Roscini and Elena Corsi

In June 2024, Roberto Vedovotto, CEO of Kering Eyewear, prepared to discuss the future of the recently acquired brands LINDBERG, a Danish optical eyewear brand, and Maui Jim, an American sunglasses brand. Vedovotto founded Kering Eyewear in 2014, convincing... View Details

Keywords: Marketing Strategy; Brands and Branding; Product Marketing; Mergers and Acquisitions; Business or Company Management; Growth and Development Strategy; Luxury; Fashion Industry; Apparel and Accessories Industry; Consumer Products Industry; Italy; Europe; China

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18 Mar 2022
Blog Post

Career Advice: Transforming the Energy Industry

career shaped my view of climate change and the energy transition because it showed me that technology alone isn’t enough and that several stars must align to make real impact. It is critical to consider the business model, strategy, operations, and most importantly,... View Details

01 Sep 2020
News

Alumni and Faculty Books for September 2020

Edited by Margie Kelley Alumni Books The Book of Esports: The Definitive Guide to Competitive Video Games by William Collis (MBA 2011) RosettaBooks Almost overnight, esports—or competitive video games—have exploded into the largest entertainment and sporting phenomenon... View Details

06 Nov 2000
What Do You Think?

Succession at GE: What’s Next?

'change,'" and a working knowledge of "new" economics, in the opinion of Devdip Ganguli. Roberto Rodriguez added "global thinking" and "entrepreneurial spirit" to the list. While citing the need for... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

Profile

Carter Romansky

that need them." As one of five early team members, Carter pursued a mission to "equip and inspire" students to pursue, and excel in, nonprofit careers. Empowered to take risks Through the case method and the section... View Details

24 Jul 2019
Lessons from the Classroom

Can These Business Students Motivate Londoners to Do the Right Thing?

central role in a variety of corporate settings ranging from strategy and marketing to finance and human resources. Behavioral economics provides frameworks for knowing where and how to augment standard economic analyses with more... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

24 Sep 2014
Op-Ed

The ABCs of Addressing Climate Change (From a Business Perspective)

It's Climate Week in New York City. The schedule features a UN Climate Summit, a People's Climate March, the Clinton Global Initiative, substantial criticism of the whole endeavor, and plenty of agitated interaction. There is a lot of noise here. How can businesses cut... View Details

Keywords: by John Macomber; Energy; Utilities

04 Jun 2024
Blog Post

Finding Alignment to Make Impact: Layla Ramirez (MBA 2017)

to a law degree that spoke to Ramirez. “Econ was the one that made things make sense. It was quantitative enough and also just theoretical enough,” she shared. “Also, I needed to make sure that I could get a job. So, it was transferable... View Details

09 Sep 2013
Lessons from the Classroom

Teaching Climate Change to Skeptics

presentations had been essentially identical and the audiences at first blush quite similar, the attitudes he encountered were disparate. "In Northern California, 80 percent of the audience thought climate change was largely man-made and that urgent action to address... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

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The Strategic Case for Diversity in Digital Transformation - Blog: RGE Report

Digital Transformation Daniella Diniz Author tag Board Diversity Digital Transformation Needs Human Diversity to Succeed Board leaders recognize that digital transformation is the key to maintaining... View Details

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2.3.3 Non-Discrimination & Anti-Bullying | MBA

Affairs. If you need guidance about a situation involving a staff member, contact Sally Robinson , Director, Human Resources. At HBS, the following individuals have been designated as Appropriate Officials,... View Details

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