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- 22 Aug 2006
- First Look
First Look: August 22, 2006
of athletic footwear, should respond to Adidas' planned acquisition of Reebok—a transaction that would join the second- and third-largest companies in the industry. Highlights the unique aspects of New Balance's strategy—focusing on fit... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 25 Mar 2001
- Research & Ideas
Who Wants to Be an Entrepreneur? [Part II]
people and lots of money. The opportunity seemed right for Bronner, who had founded Digitas, a marketing-services firm that created customer-loyalty programs for clients such as American Express and AT&T. It also seemed a good fit for... View Details
Keywords: by John S. Rosenberg
- 01 Jun 2004
- News
Luxe Redux
clients while attracting new customers.” At Steuben, Haupt says that there’s an ongoing assessment of the appropriate balance between a product’s form and function and how that fits with the way people live today. In the past, she notes,... View Details
- 07 Jun 2004
- Research & Ideas
The Competition of Countries
globalization, and which strategies have you found to be the most effective? Richard H. K. Vietor: Each country—especially successful countries—deploys distinctive strategies for economic development. These strategies must fit their... View Details
Keywords: by Cynthia Churchwell
- 10 Jul 2018
- Blog Post
Successful Internship Matchmaking: “With Citadel, I could be myself.”
direct connections. “I didn’t get offers,” she says, “but I did get lots of good advice.” An intriguing title leads to the right fit For a long time, Sarah struggled to find a role that matched her ambitions. Then the right opportunity... View Details
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Nelson Yuan
“While finance is important, I needed an efficient way to acquire a larger understanding of business, including marketing, strategy and entrepreneurship. HBS’ general-management focus fits my ambitions. Here, I can develop a foundation... View Details
- 01 Sep 2009
- News
Remembering “Mr. Harvard”
reunion gift committees. He contributed to the School in ways that reflected his many interests: funding for a chaired professorship, supporting physical fitness programs, donating money for athletic facilities, and helping to purchase an... View Details
- 01 Sep 2005
- News
Taking Flight
from Thayer. “We knew exactly what birders wanted, and we gave it to them,” he explains. “If you’re going to get into a tiny little niche, it helps to be passionate about the subject.” Thayer definitely fits the bill, with a “life list”... View Details
- 16 May 2018
- Blog Post
Internship Success: Mutual Growth Brings Intern and Enterprise Together
VC-backed companies that fit his criteria. Through LinkedIn, he expanded his networking reach, then used company websites and HBS Career & Professional Development Office job postings to investigate specific job opportunities. The HBS... View Details
Keywords: Technology
- Profile
Mengwen Zhao
when you're faced with difficult situations?" Mengwen offers accounting as an example. "Other business schools give you how-to techniques. But at HBS, you learn how accounting fits within overall general management. How do you... View Details
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Fangfang Wang
together and exchange insights.” “For me, as a young woman, it was hard to copy their leadership style,” says Fangfang. “I had to think about what kind of leader I wanted to be. Should I fit in by changing myself or should I provide an... View Details
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McKim, Mead & White - A Concrete Symbol: The Building of Harvard Business School 1908-1927 – Baker Library | Bloomberg Center, Historical Collections
had worked on a number of landmark structures at Harvard including the Memorial Fence, Johnson Gate, Robinson Hall, Harvard Union, and Harvard Stadium. Unlike other University buildings designed to fit within the existing, historic... View Details
- 01 Apr 1998
- News
Booting Up
"They're ecstatic when we can find them something that not only fits but is stylish." Although the Web site was online before the physical store was up and running ("UPS went on strike the day we opened, leaving us shoeless," laughs... View Details
Keywords: Marguerite Rigoglioso
- 01 Jun 2013
- News
Faculty Books
goals: assessing strengths and weaknesses; understanding passions (and translating them into career opportunities); knowing themselves; exhibiting character and leadership traits that help them go from good to great; creating mutually beneficial relationships; and... View Details
- 18 Feb 2021
- Blog Post
Use Baker Library to Build a Target List
within companies. Browse career sites Sites such as 12Twenty (our recruiting platform), Indeed, and LinkedIn Jobs will help you identify companies which are hiring. Even if particular job postings are not a perfect fit for you, these... View Details
- 14 May 2020
- Research & Ideas
What Leaders Can Do to Fight the COVID Fog
camaraderie, time with animals or nature, self-expression. If your normal fitness routine is no longer possible, switching to an online version of the exercise may be satisfying. If it is not, try something entirely different: Moving the... View Details
Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Robin Abrahams
- 02 Mar 2015
- Research & Ideas
Retail Reaches a Tipping Point—Which Stores Will Survive?
retail, the book offers prescriptive advice to store-based retailers caught in the squeeze. "First off, there is no one size fits all answer," says Alvarez, a senior lecturer. "Your strategy depends on what type of items you sell, who... View Details
- 16 Sep 2014
- First Look
First Look: September 16
investing in a range of new products, customer experiences, and organizational capabilities designed to make the company fit for enduring success in a turbulent global economy. Set against the backdrop of the Great Recession, the case... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 18 Jun 2014
- Research & Ideas
Book Excerpt: ‘Collective Genius’
straightforward guy you'd ever meet. What you see and hear is what you get. Nicely done, but it doesn't fit here. Lose it, please." Then, two weeks later, the director came back with a different reaction. "I've been thinking about that... View Details
- 01 Mar 2011
- First Look
First Look: March 1
for this product. However, he is not entirely certain how this new business will function, both with respect to how the product is distributed and to how Sidoti & Company will get compensated for it. The case discusses Sidoti & Company's business model and how... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne