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Alternative Investments Course | HBS Online

opportunities in private equity, private debt, hedge funds, and real estate. Stay active by engaging in a new activity every three to five minutes. Description of silent animated video above: Learner completes an interactive question by... View Details

29 Mar 2022
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5 Qualities That Help Companies Thrive for Decades—Even Centuries

and transcripts of interviews and video clips are available on the site. “All these stalwarts have built, to general acclaim and acknowledgement, organizations that are seen as forward-looking and innovative, subscribing to a code of... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

27 May 2014
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First Look: May 27

Sea (multi-media case) This short video illustrates the challenges of leading innovation and change. This classic case (one of the oldest in the HBS system) retains its timeliness. The case describes how Lt. Sims develops a new form of... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

12 Aug 2020
Research & Ideas

Why Investors Often Lose When They Sue Their Financial Adviser

customers can access public information about brokers through Finra, they generally lack the time, resources, and expertise to harness the data. And even though most claimants hire lawyers to represent them in arbitration, brokerages still have the upper hand. View... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost; Financial Services

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A major area of Professor Torfason's research is the behavior of individual social network structures. He studies the violation of norms – specifically the use of excessive force in conflict situations – within the empirical context of a large online... View Details

05 Sep 2023
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Video: Welcome MBA Class of 2025

View Video TRANSCRIPT Dean Srikant Datar: “Business has been an enormous force of good in the world. You look at the number of billions of people lifted out of poverty, the standard of living that it has created, jobs it has developed.... View Details

January 2020
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A Tough Call: SEAL Team Leader in Kandahar (A)

By: George A. Riedel

The case, which is a disguised version of real events, is set in Kandahar, Afghanistan (2013) during the long running Afghan war. Lt. Paul Rickson, a Navy SEAL Platoon Commander, is leading a team of 30 U.S. and Afghan soldiers on a mission to clear hostile forces in... View Details

Keywords: War; Leadership; Risk and Uncertainty; Safety; Decision Choices and Conditions; Afghanistan

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October 2014
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Mothercare, 2014

By: John R. Wells and Galen Danskin

In early 2014, Mothercare was the UK's leading retailer of mother-and-baby products. In fiscal 2013, it generated £341 million in revenues from its 255 UK stores and £128 million online, and was more than three times the size of its next biggest competitor, Mama and... View Details

Keywords: Retail; Turnaround; Strategy; Strategic Planning; Retail Industry; United Kingdom

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13 Feb 2012
Research & Ideas

The Case Against Racial Colorblindness

hired to watch videos of the sessions on mute, rating the perceived friendliness of the white participants based on nonverbal cues. Alas, the participants who attempted colorblindness came across as especially unfriendly, often avoiding... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

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Information Technology | About

Copyright Act (DMCA) Standards for Electronic Communication & Interaction Communications with Large Groups Use of Networking and Social Media Tools Use of Computers and Wireless Devices in the Classroom Media/Reporters in the HBS Learning Environment View Details

01 Dec 2023
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Engaging Students More Deeply

Students at Success Academy stay more focused on the dot rug. Photo courtesy HBS Multimedia Development To tell the compelling stories of a developer working to revitalize Miami Beach, a Maine lobsterman confronting the economic risks of climate change, and a charter... View Details

Keywords: April White

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Schwartz Art Collection | About

Schwartz Art Collection Displayed throughout the campus to inspire students to think creatively and incorporate art into their lives. About the Collection View the Art Play The Schwartz Art Collection: Portal to the World video Play View Details

17 Oct 2023
Blog Post

HBS Section I Celebrates Parents, Mentors, and Partners Day

last fall, with a video showing the protagonist sharing what decision he made and what the aftermath looked like. He also gave the parents a sneak peek of what went into preparing for a case, including showing his discussion outline and a... View Details

09 Mar 2023
Blog Post

Where Will You Be in 30 Years: Behind the Scenes of the 5 Big Life Decisions Documentary

fake potted plant, each person was asked hundreds of questions from “How much money do you think you will make?” to “Who in your family will do the dishes?” Those Betamax video recordings were filed away, not to be viewed again for close... View Details

11 Mar 2024
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A Day in the Life: Ben Hsieh

and Windows and Intel’s strategic partnership/rivalry (Strategy). I try to read my cases in the iLab with a few classmates – we’ve built a strong community in this common space! 6:00 PM: I head back home to eat dinner and get on a video... View Details

08 Sep 2014
Research & Ideas

The Strategic Way To Hire a Sales Team

or trainer. Technology is increasing these possibilities via game-like simulations, virtual video environments, and online media that allow more behavioral assessments by more people with less travel and time. The real constraint in many... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

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Events & Presentations - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

HBS ISC Resources Resources Video Courses Data Events & Presentations Frameworks News Publications Events & Presentations Events & Presentations The Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness frequently hosts events and conferences. We... View Details

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Shad Hall | About

development initiatives, including the John Shad Professorship of Business Ethics, new required and elective MBA courses, a video archive of exemplary business practices, and an awards program honoring managers, academics, entrepreneurs,... View Details

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Regional Winners - Alumni

to support public education. Michael Bor, MBA 2003, CEO Region: Central U.S./Atlanta Hue Hue helps brands and retailers embed TikTok-style shoppable videos on their e-commerce websites to give customers confidence to add to cart. Janvi... View Details

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Business Finance Course Online | HBS Online

market in which your organization operates, create and assess value, and communicate business decisions to stakeholders. Stay active by engaging in a new activity every three to five minutes and applying your knowledge through quizzes and a capstone project.... View Details

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