Diversity Management - Publications - Faculty & Research

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Andrew Kletzing

After serving a year-long tour of duty in Iraq, Andrew Kletzing assumed command of a company within the Army's Installation Management Command in Seoul, South Korea. "It was a fantastic experience," Andrew says. "I led 130... View Details

01 Mar 2023
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March 2023 Alumni and Faculty Books

better prepared and more resilient for success in the face of life’s uncertainties. Many Colors Make a Rainbow: Diversity & Inclusion Make Us Better Together By Doctor Daffee a.k.a David Fisher (MBA 1980) Book Biz LLC In a beautiful... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

14 May 2013
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Exploring new opportunities at HBS

Like any HBS student, I was also excited to make new friends and meet new people with unique and diverse backgrounds, and everyone I’ve met so far has definitely not disappointed on either of these fronts. My sectionmates are amazing (hi... View Details

Keywords: Technology

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Andrew Holmberg

the first “The people who come to HBS will have a huge influence on our world for years to come,” says Andrew. “Through my role as co-president of the LGBT Student Association, I can put a face on diversity issues; I can be a resource for... View Details

19 Mar 2021
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Celebrating Black History: Elevating the Voices of Our Student and Alumni Communities

making money; they want to "impact a culture by investing in innovative companies led by women and diverse entrepreneurs." Read more about their journey to becoming Managing Partners at Harlem Capital, and... View Details

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Tony Perez

As a candidate in the joint MD/MBA program, Tony Perez has a very specific focus: healthcare. "I'm interested in practicing medicine and in administration — running a large medical center," Tony says. "HBS helps me integrate general View Details

30 Apr 2021
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Revealing the Rules

less likely to be promoted to management than men. And Hispanic, Latino, and Black employees make up 11 and 12 percent of entry-level hires but only three to five percent of corporate vice presidents. Corporate America is investing in... View Details

17 Sep 2019
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What to Expect from your First Week at HBS

I’m originally from Turkey but I spent large portions of my childhood in New York, Greece, and Italy. I returned to Turkey to complete my undergraduate degree and worked in management consulting back home in Istanbul before completing a... View Details

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Naiyya Saggi

since I felt an immediate kinship with this interpretation. Moreover, as a lawyer turned management consultant, I was looking to build a strong foundation to my business skills. An HBS education was important since it promised a quality... View Details

Keywords: Health Care; Consulting

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Payam Shodjai

Payam Shodjai has enjoyed a behind-the-scenes perspective of the information revolution that shapes contemporary life: first as an engineer at Microsoft, then as a product manager working on search at Google. "My team led the efforts... View Details

25 Mar 2016
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New Head of MBA Admissions Is 2013 Grad

Chad Losee Chad Losee Harvard Business School has announced that it has chosen Chad Losee (MBA 2013) to be its next managing director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid. Losee will succeed Dee Leopold (MBA 1980), who has headed the... View Details

30 Oct 2017
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Giving Minorities a Playbook for Career Success

2011. Of the nation’s 16.2 million management jobs at smaller companies, only 6.7 percent are held by blacks, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. These realities prompted John Rice (MBA 1992) to found View Details

Keywords: Constantine von Hoffman

30 Jan 2018
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Four Alumni Named as Presidential Leadership Scholars

Four HBS alumni are among 59 individuals selected as Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS) in the program’s fourth year. PLS brings a diverse group of leaders together to collaborate as they learn about leadership through the... View Details

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A Jay Holmgren

A Jay Holmgren (he/him) hadn’t yet developed a strong interest in health policy when he graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in History in 2011. But when his father was diagnosed with cancer in 2014, A Jay found himself struggling to View Details

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HBS - From The Dean

our programs, equipping future leaders with the judgement and skills to manage an ever more global and diverse workforce. And we must push ourselves with the same urgency we've demonstrated during the... View Details

March 2024
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Unintended Consequences of Algorithmic Personalization

By: Eva Ascarza and Ayelet Israeli

“Unintended Consequences of Algorithmic Personalization” (HBS No. 524-052) investigates algorithmic bias in marketing through four case studies featuring Apple, Uber, Facebook, and Amazon. Each study presents scenarios where these companies faced public criticism for... View Details

Keywords: Race; Gender; Marketing; Diversity; Customer Relationship Management; Prejudice and Bias; Customization and Personalization; Technology Industry; Retail Industry; United States

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Educators

Purchase

Sometimes this diversity led to misunderstandings, but also to new ideas and opportunities. Spending a year immersed in this environment really broadened the audience I hope to reach with my research. My current book project explores the... View Details

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Alex Nelson

viewed the school's general management program as having the broader perspective I needed," Alex says. "And I would learn more about collaboration and communicating by working with a diverse group... View Details

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Bryan Guerra

being challenged by the wide variety of business cases and your classmates' diverse perspectives. Finally, by getting to experience this learning method with so many unique and intelligent classmates, I knew I'd gain a lasting experience... View Details

Keywords: Retail; Technology; Consumer Products

22 Aug 2018
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MBA Students Reflect on Their Summer Internships

Madeline KeulenAugust 2, 2018"I’ve spent my summer as an MBA Associate at Victress Capital, an early-stage venture capital (VC) firm focused on achieving outsized returns through investing in diverse teams." Parks View Details

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