Rigor And Relevance - Publications - Faculty & Research

26 Jun 2023
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ClimateCAP 2023 & ClimateCAP Fellowship

ClimateCAP Fellow? I had a great time meeting other fellows in Austin back in February during the ClimateCAP Conference. Since most of this year’s fellows are also joint-degree candidates in various programs, it is refreshing to set aside the “MBA hat” for a while... View Details

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By: Ashley V. Whillans

Engaged with field work in East Africa, South Asia, and in several large hybrid organizations in the United States, Professor Whillans places a focus on exploring questions with strong theoretical motivation in the social psychological literature and relevant... View Details

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HBS - The year in Review

MBA students—reflecting a generous deferral and leave policy—enrolled. Doctoral classes were held entirely online. Health & Well-Being on Campus Throughout the year, students, faculty, and staff participated... View Details

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HBS OnBoard | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

to develop leadership skills critical for modern governance. The program is designed to build on the HBS commitment to lifelong learning while contributing to the impact of the nonprofit sector through rigorous examination of the... View Details

07 Nov 2012
HBS Case

HBS Cases: Sir Alex Ferguson--Managing Manchester United

is a British soccer club manager who turns out to be as incredible a performer as any of the lot. For 26 years, Sir Alex Ferguson has kept his Manchester United soccer club either at or near the top of competition, both in England and... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Sports; Entertainment & Recreation

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Sustainable Business Strategy Course | HBS Online

leader or company wrestling with the same issues that we discussed in class on the front-page of the Wall Street Journal . These issues are more relevant than ever and top of mind for many of the companies I... View Details

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Business Economics Online Course | HBS Online

found HBS Online to be more impactful than other online business programs The academic rigor was thrilling. What made it extra special was the people I met through the experience. That community stays with me every day. Carla Dirlikov... View Details

02 Aug 2020
What Do You Think?

Is the 'Experimentation Organization' Becoming the Competitive Gold Standard?

reliant on the internet and cloud for their existence. “There is a softening of attitudes towards quants in today’s organization,” Tahir Qazi commented. “ As more people with an experimentation mindset and... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Technology

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MBA Program - Alumni

they see as critical to the continued excellence and relevance of the School’s teaching and research. Serrena Iyer (MBA 2018) Iyer believes it’s very important for young alumni... View Details

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News - Research Computing Services

documentation as part of their project space request (e.g., IRB25-0000, DUA25-0000, DAT25-0000). All individuals added to new or existing project spaces must be named in the relevant DAT documentation, and... View Details

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Lena Licht

understanding of business concepts, leadership, and/or problem solving? Every case touches on different topics, industries, and problems that we might face as future leaders. Regardless of the case, at least one student in my section will... View Details

28 May 2020
Research & Ideas

Coronavirus Could Create a 'Bankruptcy Pandemic'

parts of the world in dealing with the financial damage that the pandemic has wrought. One other takeaway from the 2008-2009 crisis, just as relevant today as then: Hedge funds and private equity investors... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Financial Services; Banking

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Entrepreneurial Management Awards & Honors - Faculty & Research

institutional investing world by Asset International's Chief Investment Officer Magazine , 2013. 2012 Ranjay Gulati : Named a Birla Fellow in 2012. Ranjay Gulati : Won the 2012 Sumantra Ghoshal Award for Rigour and View Details

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Teaching Quantitative Material - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

stumbling blocks or common errors might appear in class? What can students learn from them? What relevance does the analysis have—to the case, and more broadly, to the module View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions - Creating Emerging Markets

in the country in question that the interviewee has made a long-run institutional contribution with his or her organization to that society. Why are some countries chosen for interviews and not others? It is logistically challenging to... View Details

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Organizational Behavior Awards & Honors - Faculty & Research

Research . Robin J. Ely : Received the 2012 Robert F. Greenhill Award. Ranjay Gulati : Named a Birla Fellow in 2012. Ranjay Gulati : Won the 2012 Sumantra Ghoshal Award for Rigour and Relevance in the Study... View Details

19 Jun 2013
Research & Ideas

Analyzing Institutions to Solve Big Problems

Paul R. Lawrence Conference: Connecting Rigor and Relevance in Institutional Analysis honored the memory of a prolific scholar and longtime HBS... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel & Anna Secino

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Research Thrust

By: Rakesh Khurana

I am trained in organizational sociology and my main areas of interest lie in macro-organizational theory and the dynamics of executive labor markets. To date, my research has focused on two themes. The first revolves around understanding the forces that govern the... View Details

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2024 Reunion Presentations - Alumni

benefits consumers who now receive offers and communications that are more relevant to them. However, algorithmic personalization poses risks for firms, consumers, and society... View Details

17 Sep 2015
Blog Post

Why We Recruit: Innosight

experienced hire opportunities. Would you be willing to speak to how you connect with alumni for experienced hire opportunities that might be relevant to fellow recruiting partners?Many candidates reach out to [HBS alumni] for information... View Details

Keywords: Consulting

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