Fitness - Publications - Faculty & Research

25 Jan 2013
Research & Ideas

Why a Harvard Finance Instructor Went to the Kumbh Mela

that need to be built in India and throughout Asia, Africa, and South America; the research will draw from our observations of how these lessons fit in the framework of infrastructure and urbanization. I'm here to look at the roads, the... View Details

Keywords: by John D. Macomber; Construction; Real Estate

06 Mar 2013
What Do You Think?

Who Should Manage Our Work Time?

of the cornerstones of motivation is that managers should not dictate people's methods " Tony Murphy issued an interesting challenge when he said, "Folk remedies based on a cookie-cutter, one size fits all diktat just... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

03 Apr 2013
What Do You Think?

Will Women Leaders Influence the Way We Work?

objected to such generalizations and stereotyping, saying that "Typifying women as 'more sensitive' and 'consensus building' sets up expectations that don't fit women in leadership roles . In all cases, to be fair and accurate, you... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

18 Jan 2012
Research & Ideas

Beyond Heroic Entrepreneurs

will be in determining how to make that work," Battilana says. "The investment world needs to figure out financing solutions that will fit these models." Thinking Locally The data also showed a rise in the number of international... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

02 Jul 2010
What Do You Think?

Is Profit as a “Direct Goal” Overrated?

people with the right attitude (one that fits with the organization's culture), and proper training and organization (often in teams). Financial targets are given no more or less emphasis than targets associated with employee and customer... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

01 Aug 2008
What Do You Think?

Has the Time Come for “Stretch” in Management?

that stretch, by itself, is not a useful management concept. Nishant Miglani pointed out that "as a complement to stretch, GE also had this notion of the 'boundaryless organization' ..." Matthew Tuttle suggested that "Stretch goals have their place, but... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

02 May 2000
Research & Ideas

Leading Professional Service Firms

the complexities involved in delivering professional services, we want participants to emerge from the course with an understanding how all the components fit together. View Details

Keywords: Re: Jay W. Lorsch; Service; Consulting; Accounting

09 Jun 2023
Blog Post

How to Communicate your Organizations’ People-Centered Values

Action and Accountability Prospective employees will also want to understand the structural and financial commitments your organization is making toward diversity, inclusion, and belonging. “Most people who are deeply passionate about this work and want to make sure... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

11 Jun 2020
Blog Post

Know Your Audience - Recruiting HBS Students for Venture Capital

backgrounds including banking, private equity, and technology. The diversity of backgrounds is another benefit to firms as they look to fill different roles. Students with strong analytical and valuation skills will be an ideal fit for... View Details

Keywords: Venture Capital / Private Equity

30 Aug 2019
Blog Post

3 Growing Pains from my First Year at HBS: Academic, Social, and Career

interactions can have a profound impact, even if they are not with what I used to define as my best friends. The most memorable moment for me came on a typical case day. To give a quick background, I used to have a mindset that I needed to cover my identity as a... View Details

20 Apr 2020
News

To Build Connection in Quarantine, Clubs Go Virtual

Seftel sees significant potential in such cross-collaboration among HBS alumni. “The program articulates a forward momentum which builds enthusiasm,” he says. “Alumni can see where their activities can fit in to the effort. But we must... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

19 Jun 2018
News

Pittsburgh Alumni Annual Meeting Features PPG’s McGarry

at PPG, shared his views on the company, his career, HBS and leadership in a roundtable conversation with the audience. It was fitting that one of the oldest manufacturers in the city was represented at the meeting, according to HBSA of... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

01 Dec 2000
News

Q&A: Andrew Kendall

organizations to determine how he would best fit into the field. Since that time, Kendall has brought innovative and pragmatic leadership to conservation efforts ranging from the protection of Costa Rican rain forests to Massachusetts... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg; Management of Companies and Enterprises; Management; Forestry and Logging; Agriculture; Special Design Services; Professional Services; Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations; Personal Services

01 Dec 2001
News

Q&A: John Quelch

management problems that business leaders will face in the future. How do the HBS research centers in Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, and elsewhere fit into this effort? The research centers you mentioned — along with a new European Research... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg

01 Jan 2007
News

Donna L. Dubinsky, MBA 1981

everyone's life." Dubinsky found Apple's casual atmosphere—where smart people thrived—a good fit and accepted a position as a support specialist. "Apple had real energy. I loved the notion that we were changing the world. To me that was a... View Details

01 Mar 2013
News

Opening the Door

"paternalistic" culture here that didn't fit well with my style. I was very committed to teaching but really couldn't pull off the strong, formal control that my male colleagues—especially senior male colleagues—had in the classroom.... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services; Social Assistance; Health, Social Assistance; Management

06 Aug 2020
Research & Ideas

Who Will Give You the Best Professional Guidance?

or quarterly, but if the chemistry is strong, it can be a powerful partnership that’s well worth the money and time. My dear friend Steve Schlafman has great advice here on how to find the right fit with a potential coach. “The best... View Details

Keywords: by Julia B. Austin

25 Jan 2000
Research & Ideas

Strategic Alliances

Austin's research underscores the importance of ensuring a good fit between partners' missions, strategies, and values, this alignment may not always be readily apparent. Consider, for instance, the alliance struck between The Nature... View Details

Keywords: by Nancy O. Perry

06 Nov 2017
Research Event

Who is Responsible for the Future of Cities?

have to make sense of this.” It was a fitting introduction to a multidisciplinary panel called The Future of Cities, which considered urban growth from as many diverse perspectives as there were panelists. Hosted by the Harvard Business... View Details