Community Impact - Publications - Faculty & Research

27 Oct 2020
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HBS Votes

right to vote,” the post reads. “We believe in the power of democracy and that our communities need to do more to help citizens exercise their constitutional right to build a more free, equitable, and just society.” “The right to vote is... View Details

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BiGS Fellows | Institute for Business in Global Society

our next cohort of Fellows, who will study the impact that models of enterprise ownership have on societal and organizational objectives. You can find the link to apply here . Applications are due by 11:59pm EST on January 19, 2025... View Details

01 Mar 2023
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The Exchange: Micro Management

randomized control studies started to emerge that all showed the same surprisingly lukewarm message about the impact of microfinance on livelihoods. Natalia Rigol: People expected to see shifts in household income, business growth, and... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint; Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles; Finance

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Vinalhaven: The Downtown Project | Information Technology

Featured Case Vinalhaven: The Downtown Project In 2022, the small community of Vinalhaven, Maine faced big questions as it embarked on a major infrastructure initiative—the Downtown Project—to revitalize its downtown and defend against a... View Details

07 Nov 2022
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Creating Emerging Markets Sustainability Series - COP27 and the Climate Crisis

entrepreneur and founder of Friendship (NGO). Since 2002, Friendship has provided healthcare and education to remote communities in Bangladesh that have been especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change with disastrous floods... View Details

12 Feb 2014
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Private Sector, Public Good

Keywords: Management

26 Oct 2023
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Alumni in Climate Networking Series: New York City

business and the environment. Email bei@hbs.edu to learn more about upcoming events. On October 3rd, BEI partnered with Erika Diamond (MBA Class of 2007) to bring together alumni dedicated to making an impact on climate change with their... View Details

24 Apr 2014
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Coaching and mentoring new businesses and young people

Wendy Jacobs (MBA 1983) talks about her impact as a mentor and coach both to new businesses and to young people. (Published April 2014) View Details

24 Apr 2014
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Motivation through hard knocks

“turbulent” upbringing in South Central Los Angeles has enhanced his ability and interest in motivating others. “I’ve seen both sides of the equation,” he says, explaining that he has experienced homelessness and moved around a lot in his youth. Taylor’s background... View Details

15 Dec 2020
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MBA Voices Blog: A Year in Review

Below is an excerpt from one of these letters. “Black students in our community have spent the last few weeks grappling with the weight of a devastating truth: that our country and society has undeniably and systemically failed Black... View Details

04 Oct 2021
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Tapping into “Nontraditional” Private Equity and Venture Capital Talent at HBS

jobs while re-credentialing herself as a nurse.” After high school, Mbanusi earned his Associates degree at Collin County Community College before transferring to Cornell University where he majored in policy analysis and was exposed to... View Details

Keywords: Private Equity; Venture Capital

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Blog | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

Filter Results: (220) Submit Author Types Alumni HBS Staff SE Practitioners SEI Faculty SEI Team Students Topics Alumni for Impact Alumni Programs Arts Business for Social Impact Business School Executive... View Details

01 Dec 2018
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Research Is the Foundation

Supporting Faculty Research Endeavors When Tsedal Neeley joined the HBS faculty in 2007 as an assistant professor, she was already deeply interested in the impact that corporate common language practices have in global businesses. “I had... View Details

01 Mar 2018
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Ask the Expert: Disaster Master

documents to businesses around the world for nearly 30 years. “We have a natural tendency as humans to neglect low-probability events, even if the impact is very high,” he says. “The most basic analogy is the difficulty some people have... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna

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Psychology and Behavior | Working Knowledge

Psychology and Behavior Delve into key psychological and behavioral insights, from the ethical dilemmas of AI-driven vehicles to the impact of time zones in remote work. Learn why new CEOs should communicate... View Details

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Awards - Commencement 2025

Throughout their careers, these distinguished alumni have contributed significantly to their companies and communities while upholding the highest standards and values in everything they do. As such, they represent the best in our alumni... View Details

10 Aug 2020
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HBS Summer Fellows Focus on Racial Equity and Justice

such a meaningful way. Brian Hollins: I have shifted my thinking from business career "or" social enterprise to business career "and" social enterprise. There are so many incredible business leaders who have found ways to start impactful... View Details

November 2010
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Esquel Group: Building a Sustainable Partnership with Cotton Farmers in Xinjiang (A)

By: James K. Sebenius and Jason Cheng Qian

Esquel Group, leading manufacturer of quality shirts, sought to negotiate long-term partnerships with often-exploited farmers in Xinjiang (western China) to procure a superior cotton variety. Seeking to secure a large supply of specialty cotton in an ethical and... View Details

Keywords: Contracts; Agreements and Arrangements; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Leasing; Business and Community Relations; Business and Government Relations; Partners and Partnerships; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Apparel and Accessories Industry; Manufacturing Industry; Hong Kong; Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu

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24 Apr 2014
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Training managers in the developing world

Through the Southern African Development Community Business School Network he established with the University of Botswana and the University of Pretoria, Richard America (MBA 1965) is on a mission to help train first-rate managers in the... View Details

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Black History Month | Baker Library

underscore how Black entrepreneurs made impactful contributions to their industries through creativity and determination. You can download a PDF version of select "Making It" content from the 1970 and 1971 issues. "'We've got to be... View Details

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