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- 08 Feb 2011
- First Look
First Look: Feb. 8
M. Howitt Publication:In Integrative Risk Management: Advanced Disaster Recovery, edited by Simon Woodward. Zürich, Switzerland: Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue, 2010 Abstract Societies face a wide array... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 2009
- Book
The Adventures of an IT Leader
By: Robert D. Austin, Richard L. Nolan and Shannon O'Donnell
Becoming an effective IT manager presents a host of challenges-from anticipating emerging technology to managing relationships with vendors, employees, and other managers. Ultimately, a good IT manager must be a strong business leader, not just a technical... View Details
Keywords: Books; Leadership; Crisis Management; Personal Development and Career; Relationships; Safety; Information Technology
Austin, Robert D., Richard L. Nolan, and Shannon O'Donnell. The Adventures of an IT Leader. Harvard Business Press, 2009.
- Web
Courses | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
Professor Benjamin N. Roth; Assistant Professor Natalia Rigol Changing the World: Life Choices of Influential Leaders (Spring Q3Q4) Professor Robert Simons Cities, Structures, and Climate Shocks (Fall Q1Q2)... View Details
- Web
Business, Government & the International Economy - Faculty & Research
on revolts by increasing wheat prices and activating latent discontent. Then, we connect the discontent generated by the salt tax to the French Revolution. First, we provide evidence that riots spread across... View Details
- August 2016 (Revised December 2016)
- Module Note
Strategy Execution Module 2: Building a Successful Strategy
By: Robert Simons
This module reading describes the basics of building a successful strategy. Topics in this module include a discussion of the distinction between corporate and business strategy; how to conduct a SWOT analysis of market dynamics and internal capabilities; the use of... View Details
Keywords: Management Control Systems; Implementing Strategy; Strategy Execution; Business Strategy; Five Forces; Distinctive Capabilities; Emergent Strategy; Mission Statements; Strategy; SWOT Analysis; Competitive Advantage
Simons, Robert. "Strategy Execution Module 2: Building a Successful Strategy." Harvard Business School Module Note 117-102, August 2016. (Revised December 2016.)
- January 2022 (Revised August 2022)
- Case
Jackie Robinson: Changing the World
By: Robert Simons and Max Saffer
This case traces the rise of Jackie Robinson from the poor streets of Pasadena, California to one of the most famous people in America after he overturned the color barrier in baseball. The case describes how as a youth he excelled at basketball, football, baseball,... View Details
Keywords: Diversity; Power And Influence; Personal Characteristics; Values And Beliefs; Mission And Purpose; Sports; Entrepreneurship; Leadership; Leading Change; Personal Development and Career; United States
Simons, Robert, and Max Saffer. "Jackie Robinson: Changing the World." Harvard Business School Case 122-042, January 2022. (Revised August 2022.)
- 02 Oct 2012
- First Look
First Look: October 2
an instrumental variables and a simultaneous equations approach. Finally, we show that the relation is driven by both the social and the environmental dimension of CSR. Read the paper:... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- Web
Health Care - Faculty & Research
S. Dafny James E. Austin Tarun Khanna See All HBS Working Knowlege 12 Nov 2024 Inside One Startup's Journey to Break Down Hiring (and Funding) Barriers Re: Paul A. Gompers 08 Nov 2024 What Wartime Service Taught These Historic Leaders Re: View Details
- January 1991 (Revised March 1992)
- Case
USA Today
By: Robert L. Simons
USA Today is a national newspaper struggling to achieve profitability. This case focuses on the use of management control systems to identify emerging opportunities and the formulation of new strategies. The interactive system used by top managers--the Friday... View Details
Keywords: Strategy; Competitive Advantage; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Managerial Roles; Forecasting and Prediction; Growth and Development Strategy; Risk Management; Labor and Management Relations; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Risk and Uncertainty; Journalism and News Industry; United States
Simons, Robert L. "USA Today." Harvard Business School Case 191-004, January 1991. (Revised March 1992.)
- January 1991 (Revised March 2010)
- Supplement
Westchester Distributing, Inc. (B)
By: Robert L. Simons and Robert Boxwell
Describes the actions taken by the owner/president to resolve the dilemma. View Details
Keywords: Crime and Corruption; Customers; Problems and Challenges; Governance Controls; Compensation and Benefits; Behavior; Distribution Industry
Simons, Robert L., and Robert Boxwell. "Westchester Distributing, Inc. (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 191-119, January 1991. (Revised March 2010.)
- Web
HBS - The year in Review
Class Day speaker Robert L. Ryan (MBA 1970). Reunions and commencements were also held for those in the Classes of 2020 and 2021, whose celebrations were virtual during the pandemic. Saturday saw receptions... View Details
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Accounting & Management Awards & Honors - Faculty & Research
Robert Simons : Winner of the 2017 Case Centre Award in the Finance, Accounting, and Control category for "Henkel: Building a Winning Culture" with Natalie Kindred (HBS Case 112-060). Suraj Srinivasan :... View Details
- Web
Online Business Courses & Certifications | HBS Online
Professor Robert Simons Gain the tools, skills, and frameworks to successfully implement strategy within your organization and drive impactful results. 8 weeks, 5-8 hrs/week Enroll View Details
- Web
Online Leadership and Management Courses | HBS Online
in rapidly changing work environments. 4 weeks, 6-7 hrs/week Enroll by May 29 $1,850 Certificate Strategy Execution Professor Robert Simons Gain the tools, skills, and... View Details
- Web
Organizational Behavior Curriculum - Faculty & Research
(also listed under Accounting & Management and General Management) Robert Simons Spring 2025 Q3Q4 3.0 Corporate Governance and Boards of Directors (also listed under General Management) Lynn Paine Spring... View Details
- Web
Podcast - Business & Environment
of by air without eroding their quality, and the effects this has on its production process. For transcripts and other resources, visit climaterising.org Guest/Host: Brian Kenny, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Harvard... View Details
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General Management Curriculum - Faculty & Research
World: Life Choices of Influential Leaders (also listed under Accounting & Management and Organizational Behavior) Robert Simons Spring 2025 Q3Q4 3.0 Corporate Governance and Boards of Directors (also listed... View Details
- 09 Nov 2010
- First Look
First Look: November 9, 2010
Authors:Werner Erhard, Michael C. Jensen, and Kari L. Granger Abstract The sole objective of our ontological approach to creating leaders is to leave students actually being leaders and exercising leadership effectively as their natural... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- Web
Faculty & Research - Entrepreneurship
Lecturer of Business Administration Archie L. Jones Senior Lecturer of Business Administration Rembrand M. Koning Mary V. and Mark A. Stevens Associate Professor of Business Administration Natalia Rigol Buchanan Associate Professor of... View Details
- June 2010 (Revised April 2011)
- Case
Continental Media Group: Business Highlights
By: Robert L. Simons and Kathryn Rosenberg
Continental Media Group has a series of business reviews struggling to achieve profitability. This case focuses on the use of management control systems to identify emerging opportunities and the formulation of new strategies. The interactive system used by top... View Details
Keywords: Accounting; Governance Controls; Management Systems; Risk Management; Business Strategy; Publishing Industry
Simons, Robert L., and Kathryn Rosenberg. "Continental Media Group: Business Highlights." Harvard Business School Case 110-087, June 2010. (Revised April 2011.)