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- 12 Aug 2008
- First Look
First Look: August 12, 2008
that Enhance the Effectiveness of Workforce Diversity Initiatives in Knowledge Intensive Firms Authors: Modupe N. Akinola, David A. Thomas Abstract Workforce diversity continues to be a key focus for organizations, driven by globalization... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Jun 2008
- News
A Binary Formula
dedication to finding solutions to huge challenges? For example, should blocks of the HBS curriculum focus on big, multidisciplinary problems — such as the world’s water shortage — and how to solve them? How about increasing the number of... View Details
- 21 Sep 2018
- News
HBS Association of Southern California Boosts Support for Startups
concepts and pitches, until the next round of NVC starts. “That’s when we’ll be right there to help them apply,” she says. “HBS puts a lot of focus and energy into supporting the entrepreneurial spirit. We want to keep that momentum... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 07 Sep 2021
- News
One Degree of Difference
to changing,” he says. The organization’s mission, to elevate the standard of care for families and women, applies equally to its partners and clients but also starts from within. That focus on representation also leads to stronger... View Details
- 24 Feb 2014
- News
A Capital Idea for Small Business
enacting its provisions, partly due to concerns over perceived risks to unsophisticated investors. Moreover, not all of the provisions will be enacted at once. For now, Callaghan and McGee are focusing on building iCrowd's technological, regulatory, and View Details
- 08 May 2020
- In Practice
Nonprofits Hurt by COVID-19 Must Hoard Cash to Hold On
supports continuous operation through to the post COVID-19 world. Euvin Naidoo (@EuvinNaidoo) is a senior lecturer of business administration. Brian Trelstad: Prioritize nonprofits closest to the front lines Donors need to prioritize... View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost
- 14 Oct 2010
- News
Jobs Bill Misses Mark
recent book, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, is the first in-depth examination of failed government efforts to support entrepreneurs. So what should government do? Lerner has this advice for policy makers. If you really want to create jobs, View Details
- 01 Mar 2011
- News
The Path to Economic Revival
work. There has almost been a whole generation of MBA students and managers who have been brought up on a false idea that manufacturing is kind of the brawn and not the brain, and that the country should focus on the brain. We also have... View Details
- 04 Apr 2017
- Blog Post
Why I Love My Job: Jerry Murphy at The Davis Companies
underwriting, and closing of new equity and high-yield debt investments on behalf of our latest real estate private equity fund. My area of focus is residential investment strategies, including both for-sale and for-rent opportunities... View Details
Keywords: Real Estate
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HBS - Financials | From the Chief Financial Officer
focus on educational program innovations, and other initiatives, in fiscal 2023, the School continued to execute its pedagogical mission: to educate the next generation of global leaders who make a difference in the world. For the first... View Details
- 28 Sep 2015
- Research & Ideas
Six Lessons from Mobile Money Ventures in Developing Countries
Lal says. “But 80 to 90 percent of mobile money operations are failures.” “If you don’t identify the right problem, the rest of it will not go anywhere” His research shows that companies are starting their market analyses in the wrong... View Details
- 01 Mar 2015
- News
Ask the Expert: Inside the Fed
(MBA 1981) I wouldn’t say there’s a big focus on “media speculation” per se, but Fed officials have to be attuned to market sentiment, and they consume a great deal of information. Fed policies work through financial markets. Sometimes it... View Details
- 01 Sep 2007
- News
Letters to the Editor
to see the School move forward on an effort to take — I hope — a leadership position and promote discussion and action on some of the most critical problems facing the world in the 21st century. I hope you will focus a major part of your... View Details
Keywords: Educational Services
- 25 Feb 2025
- Blog Post
Making a Broader Impact with Multiple Disciplines: Santosh Iyer (MBA 2020)
beyond human capability. I focus on commercializing science and building businesses around these transformative technologies to democratize access to high-quality surgical care for billions worldwide. My fascination with robotics and... View Details
- 19 Jul 2011
- First Look
First Look: July 19
claims about the benefits of broader operational scope. The performance benefits of focus are typically attributed to reduced complexity, lower uncertainty, and the development of specialized expertise,... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 20 Nov 2000
- Research & Ideas
Moving from Supply Chains to Supply Networks
program focus is on new ways of thinking about how the players should work together in the supply chain. Contrary to the traditional arm's-length, adversarial model where everyone is out for their own piece of the pie, this part is about... View Details
Keywords: by Staff
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IFC: Singapore; Shaping a Global Innovation Hub - Course Catalog
Visit IFC Financial Aid for a quick assessment to determine your eligibility and process or contact finaid@hbs.edu for more information. Enrollment: Limited to 45 MBA students (due to the nature of IFCs, auditing is not permitted) Career View Details
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Board Diversity Network: 2024 Fall Events Recap - Blog: RGE Report
on what you do, focus on real connections, and be a voracious learner. Resilience is essential, but seek feedback : As you go out on interviews, aim to get comfortable hearing no ; rejection is a learning experience and often just part of... View Details
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Alumni Career Journey: Margot Zuckerman (MBA 2024) – Integrating Climate into Business (and Government) Priorities - Blog - Business & Environment
your title. Consider identifying a role—or part of your role—with significant levers for impact, whether that’s as a budget owner, product lead, or operations manager, and wield your HBS-refined soft and technical skills to integrate... View Details
- 01 Jun 2012
- News
Faculty Books
Professor of Management Practice—explain how the world of private equity works, from start to finish, how it creates value, and where it may destroy value. They discuss raising funds; considering, structuring, and overseeing transactions; and exiting investments. The... View Details