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May 2017
Article

Psychologically Informed Implementations of Sugary-Drink Portion Limits

By: Leslie John, Grant Donnelly and Christina Roberto

In 2012, the New York City Board of Health prohibited restaurants from selling sugary drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces. Although a state court ruled that the Board of Health did not have the authority to implement such a policy, it remains a legally viable... View Details

Keywords: Nutrition; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Public Administration Industry; Public Administration Industry; New York (city, NY)

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02 May 2005
Research & Ideas

Four VCs on Evaluating Opportunities

existing product or whether the product is offering something new and previously unseen. The replacement product can be called the better, cheaper, faster model. With these opportunities you can estimate market size by looking at the... View Details

Keywords: by Lauren Barley

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Events - Business & Environment

Change Regional Event; Jun 13 HBS Reunions: Climate Programming Organizers: Business and Environment Initiative 13 JUN 2025 | On Campus Open to HBS Alumni If you'll be on campus for Reunions, we hope you'll join us on Friday June 6th and... View Details

18 Jun 2018
Research & Ideas

Warning: Scary Warning Labels Work!

beg off sugary drinks. John co-wrote the article with 2018 HBS doctoral degree recipient Grant E. Donnelly, Harvard School of Public Health doctoral candidate Laura Y. Zatz, and HBS doctoral candidate Dan Svirsky. How much does fountain... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Public Relations; Public Relations

13 Feb 2018
First Look

New Research and Ideas, February 13, 2018

https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/product/818041-PDF-ENG Harvard Business School Case 818-066 Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets No abstract available. Purchase this case: https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/product/818066-PDF-ENG Harvard Business School Case... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

23 Apr 2024
In Practice

Getting to Net Zero: The Climate Standards and Ecosystem the World Needs Now

With each month clocking record-breaking temperatures across the planet, this Earth Day reflected the renewed urgency of regulators and businesses to find climate-change solutions. The US Securities and Exchange Commission recently adopted new rules that will mandate... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

01 Nov 2020
Research & Ideas

Good Leadership Is an Act of Kindness

consistently kind and to offer encouragement and show genuine interest in employees' mental well-being in punishing times. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, at once forceful and compassionate, remarked that one of the criticisms... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Susan Seligson

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Alumni Engagement | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

Program reduces the educational debt burden for qualifying alumni serving in managerial positions in nonprofits, public sector organizations, or for-profit social enterprises. Alumni Recruiting Organizations interested in hiring HBS... View Details

22 Feb 2010
Op-Ed

Tragedy at Toyota: How Not to Lead in Crisis

leader with a strong, cohesive plan. Mr. Toyoda is anything but. His uninspired words of optimism from Davos only unnerved customers and U.S. regulators. Meanwhile, Ford and GM are working hard to regain the market share they lost at Toyota's expense. How can Akio... View Details

Keywords: by William George; Auto

06 Jul 2023
News

Lessons from Major League Baseball's Game-Changing Innovations

So many of the changes that we've been talking about are really public and really obvious, right? But what are the behind the scenes changes that baseball is doing? CM: We do a lot of testing behind the scenes, both on consumer facing... View Details

16 Jan 2018
First Look

First Look at New Research and Ideas, January 16, 2018

unionized, it paid well, offered benefits, and was secure. But manufacturing employment has steadily declined, from about 25% of the U.S. labor force in 1970 to less than 10% today. Now a decent living entails more than a generous wage;... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

Fast Answer

Patent terminology: Kind codes (or Status codes)

may also be called as "status codes" Examples: US7293573B2, or US20050117326A1. "A" indicates patent application, “1” indicates initial View Details

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HBS Alumni Conference: Accelerating Climate Solutions - Alumni

in partnership with the Business & Environment Initiative was part of Harvard Climate Action Week . Recordings of several of the day's sessions will be available to view on the Live from Klarman Hall webpage at the end of May. HBS... View Details

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Systems Integration - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

HBS ISC Health Care Health Care Value-Based Health Care Health Care Courses Fast Facts Value-Based Health Care Value-Based Health Care Cases & Teaching Notes Key Concepts Key Stakeholders Publications Team Work With Us Presentations Key... View Details

19 Dec 2023
Blog Post

Answering Your Questions About the HBS MBA Application

multiple test scores from GMAT or GRE to HBS, we will only look at the score from your highest single test sitting. 69% of the Class of 2025 submitted GMAT scores and 34% submitted GRE scores, with some students submitting scores from both tests. 2. Is there a GMAT/GRE... View Details

01 Mar 2024
News

Game On

the phone, McCarthy told Gordon that he had his eye on an old roller rink in Sarasota that he thought could be repurposed for pickleball, which had about 2 million players at the time. Gordon offered to run the numbers. “I penciled it... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint; photographed by Edward Linsmier; Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries; Arts, Entertainment

07 Aug 2018
First Look

New Research and Ideas, August 8, 2018

partners and is stronger for countries with lower initial levels of economic and institutional development. These results are consistent with a learning/cultural exchange process whereby economic integration promotes the spread of... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

07 Mar 2023
Blog Post

Deconstructing LEGO’s Decarbonization

methods of recycling thermoplastic ABS polymer, to bio-based and biodegradable materials, to their Replay program that enables users to donate used bricks for reuse. LEGO Group has a clear emphasis on cooperation and consortium forming through View Details

11 Mar 2008
First Look

First Look: March 11, 2008

executives during the initial stages of implementing the new strategy. Our analysis demonstrates that this firm's balanced scorecard contained useful and timely information for distinguishing between these alternatives. These results... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

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Women’s Leadership Summit - Alumni

stage of your professional journey. Career Coaches HBS offers six free individual coaching sessions a year to alumni from a cadre of trained career coaches. You do not need to have a specific career focus to work with a coach. Coaches are... View Details

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