Flexibility - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Mar 2024
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What is Web3?

Web3, a new era of the internet, uses blockchains, tokens, and wallets (tools for storing and managing digital assets) to facilitate a wide range of services and functionalities, including the transfer of assets from person-to-person. It represents a paradigm shift... View Details

01 Jun 2016
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New Conventions

Illustration by Dongik Lee HBS hosts some 700 events a year, ranging from research conferences to symposia to student shows. In April, the School broke ground on Klarman Hall. At the heart of this new state-of-the-art convening center is a View Details

01 Dec 2003
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Flex Time

elsewhere.” Many alumni interviewed for this article also mentioned the degree of flexibility manufacturing offers. Although Linda Katz (MBA 1994) of Molded Dimensions has been spending more time at home with the couple’s three children,... View Details

Keywords: Manufacturing

09 Apr 2025
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The Working Parent Revolution

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify More Skydeck episodes Dan Morrell: Hi, this is Dan Morell, host of Skydeck. In 2023, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 67% of two-parent families with children, both parents worked, which was up from 59% in 2013.... View Details

01 Dec 2010
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Innovation Lab to Open in ’11

University, supporting, in particular, students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. HBS, which has a long history of teaching and scholarship in the area of entrepreneurship, will fund and build out the lab. A flexible floor... View Details

01 May 2013
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Experience of a Lifetime

are HBS classmates." The Buchan family "is honored to give back to an institution that has given us so much," says Buchan. "With our contribution, the School has the flexibility to direct resources to priority, high-impact areas. We are... View Details

01 May 2013
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Lynn Thoman, MBA 1979

for the Dean’s Fund. “Looking ahead, HBS has a great opportunity to position itself for a global century, and to develop new pedagogies and new international relationships,” she says. “I believe in supporting outstanding leadership by giving HBS the View Details

13 May 2013
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The Power of Three

do the same for another young person.” Frist agrees. “The mission of the School is to educate leaders,” she says. “It’s critical to attract the best possible students, regardless of their ability to pay.” In addition to supporting fellowships, class gifts to the Dean’s... View Details

01 Sep 2018
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HBS Fund Council

“The impact of annual giving through the HBS Fund cannot be overstated, such as providing need-based fellowships to attract a diverse group of talented students to the MBA Program. With the increasing importance of flexible funding for... View Details

01 Apr 2000
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Porter's Paradox

in this country and abroad. With the proximity that clusters provide, companies can do things together without formal ownership or legal relationships. And this kind of flexibility opens up more possibilities for change and dynamism,... View Details

26 Mar 2014
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The Power of Education

happen only if there are funds available for use at the Dean’s discretion,” he observes. “If you believe in the Dean’s vision for the School— which I do—then it’s important to do your part to give HBS the flexibility to pursue... View Details

06 Mar 2017
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Leading in the Community and the Boardroom

the community.” Wiley credits her MBA for providing that flexibility and balance, although business school was not an established route for women when she graduated from Howard University in 1968. “There were only three women in my... View Details

21 Sep 2015
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Rockin’ for a Cause

Education (PiE), a foundation that provides nearly three-quarters of the flexible funding available to the city’s cash-strapped schools. Scheel’s wife, Susan, was an early leader of PiE, which raises supplemental funds for programs such... View Details

01 Mar 2017
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Alumni Take Cold Calls in New York City

and reunion giving, at estoddard@hbs.edu or 617-495-6881. Membership in the Investors Society, which included nearly 1,200 alumni and friends in fiscal year 2016, is based on a donor’s total outright gifts and pledge payments to the HBS Fund in a given year. The fund... View Details

27 May 2020
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Prepare to Exit

committee, in an industry that was riding the crest of a wave of economic growth. And the job came with all the trappings, like a flexible schedule, unlimited paid time off, and access to Peloton bikes for morning or lunchtime workouts at... View Details

04 Nov 2019
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A Home for Startups

targeting entrepreneurs, freelancers, SMEs, and enterprises. We provide a fully integrated work ecosystem, comprising of flexible work spaces, amenities, business support services, and a supportive community that any growing company needs... View Details

Keywords: work space

18 Jul 2018
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Ensuring HBS Remains a Dynamic Community

also to give her the flexibility to change industries in the future. “I chose HBS for its world-class program and powerful alumni network.” Lien likens the rigors of her first year to boot camp and was grateful for the support of the... View Details

01 Sep 2018
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New Spaces: Convening Power

multipurpose foyer Pre-function reception space A flexible floor design to accommodate events of any size up to 1,000 guests LEED Gold or higher sustainability features Find HBS alumni at Baupost Group View Details

25 Aug 2021
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Reimagining Chicago’s Schools

learning data in any given subject. Three teachers support each classroom, and the setup allows them to be flexible with student learning without creating individualized lesson plans for each of the 1,000 students enrolled at Intrinsic.... View Details

01 Jul 2018
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Celebrating and Supporting Leadership

and business in the world; to engage with the University in mutually beneficial ways; and to increase flexible funding to support innovation at the School. We made real progress on all these dimensions, and we are extremely proud of what... View Details

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