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Mo Fong

Mo Fong (HBS ‘02, Stanford ‘95 ChemE, ‘96 MA Education ) Mo is currently the Executive Director at Stanford Technology Ventures Program in the School of Management and Engineering focusing on entrepreneurship research, programs and... View Details

Keywords: Technology; Education; Government; Social Enterprise; Consumer Finance; Financial Services (All); Commercial Banking; Financial Services (All)

05 Feb 2025
Blog Post

Leadership with purpose: Redefining success and impact with Satpal Singh (SELP—India 4, 2019)

career before HBS had been driven by extensive execution and deep functional expertise. I had been fortunate to work in various domains, from strategic sourcing to operations, but I was searching for... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

13 Apr 2009
Research & Ideas

Kind of Blue: Pushing Boundaries with Miles Davis

jolting people into doing something new. As I've mentioned, we've definitely seen some parallels between how Davis worked and how companies push to "the edge" in search of innovation. What is particularly remarkable about Davis... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Music

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Alumni

More Stories Search the Alumni Directory Be found. Update your profile Programs & Events Jun 23 TBD Investment Management Workshop Acquire insights you can apply to your business as you explore recent changes in the industry, emerging... View Details

February 2020
Technical Note

Talent Management and the Future of Work

By: William R. Kerr and Gorick Ng

The nature of work is changing—and it is changing rapidly. Few days go by without industry giants such as Amazon and AT&T announcing plans to invest billions of dollars towards retraining nearly half of their respective workforces for jobs of the future. What changes... View Details

Keywords: Human Resource Management; Human Capital Development; Human Resource Practices; Talent; Talent Acquisition; Talent Development; Talent Development And Retention; Talent Management; Talent Retention; Labor Flows; Labor Management; Labor Market; Strategy Development; Strategy Management; Strategy Execution; Strategy And Execution; Strategic Change; Transformations; Organization; Organization Alignment; Organization Design; Organizational Adaptation; Organizational Effectiveness; Management Challenges; Management Of Business And Political Risk; Change Leadership; Future Of Work; Future; Skills Gap; Skills Development; Skills; Offshoring And Outsourcing; Investment; Capital Allocation; Work; Work Culture; Work Force Management; Work/life Balance; Work/family Balance; Work-family Boundary Management; Workers; Worker Productivity; Worker Performance; Work Engagement; Work Environment; Work Environments; Productivity; Organization Culture; Soft Skills; Technology Management; Technological Change; Technological Change: Choices And Consequences; Technology Diffusion; Disruptive Technology; Global Business; Global; Workplace; Workplace Context; Workplace Culture; Workplace Wellness; Collaboration; Competencies; Productivity Gains; Digital; Digital Transition; Competitive Dynamics; Competitiveness; Competitive Strategy; Data Analytics; Data; Data Management; Data Strategy; Data Protection; Aging Society; Diversity; Diversity Management; Millennials; Communication Complexity; Communication Technologies; International Business; Work Sharing; Global Competitiveness; Global Corporate Cultures; Intellectual Property; Intellectual Property Management; Intellectual Property Protection; Intellectual Capital And Property Issues; Globalization Of Supply Chain; Inequality; Recruiting; Hiring; Hiring Of Employees; Training; Job Cuts And Outsourcing; Job Performance; Job Search; Job Design; Job Satisfaction; Jobs; Employee Engagement; Employee Attitude; Employee Benefits; Employee Compensation; Employee Fairness; Employee Relationship Management; Employee Retention; Employee Selection; Employee Motivation; Employee Feedback; Employee Coordination; Employee Performance Management; Employee Socialization; Process Improvement; Application Performance Management; Stigma; Institutional Change; Candidates; Digital Enterprise; Cultural Adaptation; Cultural Change; Cultural Diversity; Cultural Context; Cultural Strategies; Cultural Psychology; Cultural Reform; Performance; Performance Effectiveness; Performance Management; Performance Evaluation; Performance Appraisal; Performance Feedback; Performance Measurement; Performance Metrics; Performance Measures; Performance Efficiency; Efficiency; Performance Analysis; Performance Appraisals; Performance Improvement; Automation; Artificial Intelligence; Technology Companies; Managerial Processes; Skilled Migration; Assessment; Human Resources; Management; Human Capital; Talent and Talent Management; Retention; Demographics; Labor; Strategy; Change; Change Management; Transformation; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Culture; Working Conditions; Information Technology; Technology Adoption; Disruption; Economy; Competition; Globalization; AI and Machine Learning; Digital Transformation

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21 Nov 2016
Research & Ideas

It Matters That Your CEO Doesn't Know Much About Sales

developments in a changing market. Says Cespedes: “Value is created or destroyed with customers, and good leaders know that interpreting market data is not just a search for truth and insights. It’s also about actionable dialogue with the... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

12 Apr 2004
Research & Ideas

What Great American Leaders Teach Us

difference in the world. To that end, we search for opportunities to contribute to the study of leadership and the development of content for the MBA Program and various executive education offerings.... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

Career Coach

Minal Mehta

Amazon’s Product Ads Business. Minal is also an executive coach, specifically working with high achievers to design and build dream careers that are in alignment with who they are so they can approach life and work with joy and ease... View Details

Keywords: Emerging Markets; Entrepreneurship; Technology

10 Feb 2014
HBS Case

Stressing Safety in South Africa’s Platinum Mines

American," a case study authored by Mukunda with Lisa Mazzanti and Aldo Sesia (both case researchers at HBS). The case follows several key events in the career of Cynthia Carroll (HBS MBA 1989), who from 2007 to 2013 served as chief View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Manufacturing

23 Mar 2020
Working Paper Summaries

The Effects of Hierarchy on Learning and Performance in Business Experimentation

Keywords: by Sourobh Ghosh, Stefan H. Thomke, and Hazjier Pourkhalkhali

Career Coach

Vincent Dessain

Vincent (HBS MBA’87) draws on more than 25 years of experience as a higher education senior executive at HBS and INSEAD and in the corporate world both in the US and in Europe to counsel students and alumni as they evaluate, prepare for... View Details

04 Feb 2025
Blog Post

Leadership with Purpose: Redefining Success & Impact with Satpal Singh (SELP—India 4, 2019)

processes and frameworks, focusing instead on authenticity and the values that define impactful leadership. My career before HBS had been driven by extensive execution and deep functional expertise. I had been fortunate to work in various... View Details

14 Mar 2023
Cold Call Podcast

Can AI and Machine Learning Help Park Rangers Prevent Poaching?

Keywords: Re: Brian L. Trelstad; Computer; Information Technology; Technology

Career Coach

Cheryl Rousseau

While a Senior Vice President for global consulting firm Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH), Cheryl was invited to join their International Center for Executive Options (ICEO) practice where she is a Confidential Advisor and Coach to C-Suite and... View Details

Keywords: Consulting; Investment Banking; Financial Services (All); Investment Management; Financial Services (All); Private Equity; Financial Services (All); Health Care; Retail

20 Feb 2006
HBS Case

Oprah: A Case Study Comes Alive

The best and brightest executives in the world are common visitors to the MBA classrooms at Harvard Business School, giving students a personal opportunity to talk to the likes of Ann Fudge, Lou Gerstner, Meg Whitman, and Jack Welch.... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Media & Broadcasting; Consumer Products; Entertainment & Recreation

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Faculty & Advisors | MBA

underrepresented managers. Enke earned her PhD at Columbia University, and MBA at Harvard Business School where she was awarded the Kaplan Fellowship in life sciences. Marc Casper MBA ‘95, Harvard University; BA, Economics, Wesleyan University Marc was named President... View Details

08 May 2007
First Look

First Look: May 8, 2007

firms will have a new CEO within the next four years; your company could very well be next. Senior executives know that a CEO transition means they're in for a round of firings, organizational reshuffles, and other unwelcome career... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

Program

Women on Boards

boards are seeking. This program unpacks the process of board selection to help you understand the explicit and implicit ways that boards function. You will learn how to advance your candidacy by making connections with directors, founders, funders, and elite View Details

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Understanding the Benefits of Our Virtual Programs

protocol, and dig into the footnotes. DO NOT search online for what happened. Honor the discussion framed in the case. Nina Olle (NO): As long as the technology is reliable and the virtual classroom properly facilitated, a virtual... View Details

17 Jan 2012
First Look

First Look: January 17

apart; the less they share, the more likely they are to be best executed separately. Nevertheless, managing multiple models is a tall order. LAN has had to face greater complexity, broaden its organizational skills, increase the... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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