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17 Jan 2019
Blog Post

MBA Curriculum Spotlight: Short Intensive Programs (SIPs)

founders whose startup concept is selected as a team project will accelerate their concept’s development. Students committed to joining a startup upon graduation will gain practice with a range of relevant skills. Students debating... View Details

18 Sep 2012
First Look

First Look: September 18

PublicationsSidetracked: Why Our Decisions Get Derailed and How We Can Stick to the Plan Authors:Francesca Gino Publication:Harvard Business Review Press, forthcoming Abstract You may not realize it but simple, irrelevant factors can have profound consequences on... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

January 2023 (Revised April 2024)
Case

First to Fight? Culture, Tradition, and the United States Marine Corps (USMC)

By: Ranjay Gulati, Akhil Iyer and Joel Malkin

Over a history of more than 240 years, the United States Marine Corps has forged a distinct culture and institutional identity centered on its “warrior ethos.” In the wars of American history, Marines fought with uncommon valor, rising to international prominence for... View Details

Keywords: Change Management; Transformation; Talent and Talent Management; Government Administration; Management Practices and Processes; Management Systems; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Culture; Performance Effectiveness; United States

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25 May 2011
HBS Case

QuikTrip’s Investment in Retail Employees Pays Off

classroom visit on the day the case was taught this year, the chief executive emphasized the obligation he feels to give back to QuikTrip's employees, as well as his commitment to avoiding operational or strategic changes that would... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Retail

30 Nov 2023
Blog Post

College Students, Take a Sneak Peek at the HBS MBA

other Peek participants from around the world! What is the time commitment for participating in Peek? You have the flexibility to pick the events that fit your schedule. There will be over 12 hours of programming for you to choose from... View Details

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Criteria | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

applicant's background and previous experience. Applicant's ability to succeed in the position. Commitment & Long-Term Goals Commitment to the relevant industry or sector. Alignment of applicant's long-term... View Details

18 Mar 2016
Blog Post

What is an IFC?

from them some best practices. The biggest challenge was to recognize and fully deliver on the value that we brought to the partner. Our partners knew the challenges inside and out and were fully committed to bold, innovative reforms, so... View Details

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Credential of Leadership, Impact, and Management in Business | HBS Online

applicants must be at least 18 years of age, proficient in English, and committed to learning and engaging with fellow participants throughout the course. Learn about bringing this course to your organization . Learner Stories 80% say HBS... View Details

22 Apr 2002
Research & Ideas

Does Spirituality Drive Success?

metric; you never have enough.But only you can define fulfillment. We as individuals are the only judges.— Ricardo Levy,Catalytica Energy Systems For Robert Glassman, his spirituality at work is expressed as a commitment to social... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace, Sean Silverthorne & Wendy Guild

03 Dec 2020
Research & Ideas

Cut Payroll Costs with Transparency, Fairness, and Compassion

and their health.” · In a memo to employees, Morgan Stanley’s CEO, James Gorman, wrote, “While long term we can’t be sure how this will play out, we want to commit to you that there will not be a reduction in force at Morgan Stanley in... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Sarah Abbott

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HBS - Financials | Supplemental Financial Information

Innovation Labs ecosystem, expand the reach of HBS Online, and broaden the faculty’s ambitious research agenda. Revenue from unrestricted current use gifts increased 10 percent to $45 million in fiscal 2022. Sustaining the HBS community’s remarkable View Details

01 Jun 2023
News

Cultivating Prosperity in Afghanistan

find new ways to continue their commitment to service, but that when they started at the School, “we didn’t know how we were going to do that.” Nurturing Breakthrough Ideas READ MORE STORIES Nurturing Breakthrough Ideas READ MORE STORIES... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

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Business Finance Course Online | HBS Online

calendar Enroll Now Starting Nov 05 6 Weeks $1,850 + applicable international taxes Payment deadline October 30 View weekly calendar Enroll Now No documentation required All learners must be at least 18 years of age, proficient in English, and View Details

30 Jan 2019
Blog Post

The Life and Role of a CEO

enough; for any decision to work, CEOs need to have built trust with their internal and external stakeholders in advance of important decisions and show continued commitment after the decisions are made. I had three main questions coming... View Details

21 Apr 2015
First Look

First Look: April 21

Stella McCartney's achievement in fashion and social awareness has been recognized on many occasions, and her commitment to sustainability is present throughout all her collections and numerous environmental and charitable initiatives. As... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel & Sean Silverthorne

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Your Social Entrepreneurship checklist | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

Harvard Kennedy School’s Social Innovation + Change Initiative is a rigorous co-curricular program for change-makers committed to addressing pressing social problems in new and creative ways. The Fellowship selects and supports students –... View Details

28 May 2019
Research & Ideas

Investor Lawsuits Against Auditors Are Falling, and That's Bad News for Capital Markets

when big scandals happen, like Enron and WorldCom, the weak link often turns out to be auditors. Managers are mostly truth-tellers but have incentives to embellish and sometimes commit fraud. So we rely on auditors to mitigate that... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Financial Services; Accounting

01 Jun 2012
News

Catherine Kuehn Price (MBA 1986) and Malcolm Price (MBA 1987)

committed bequest pledge, as a way to support an institution they believe in without compromising their family’s financial security. “Harvard is great at providing vehicles that allow you to achieve your philanthropic goals,” he says. “I... View Details

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Organizational Leadership Course | HBS Online

committed to learning and engaging with fellow participants throughout the course. Learn about bringing this course to your organization . Learner Stories 84% have more confidence making business decisions Participating in the student... View Details

04 Feb 2022
Book

Beyond the Cold War: Reinventing Socialism in 5 Countries

Although many view socialism through the rigid lens of Soviet orthodoxy, it has always been a work in progress and an evolving and adaptable ideology on a global scale, says Harvard Business School Marvin Bower Associate Professor Jeremy Friedman. In his new book, Ripe... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

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