Open Office - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 May 2020
What Do You Think?

Does Remote Work Mix with Organizational Culture?

of remote work. On the other hand, remote work can provide an alternative to a toxic office culture resulting from management neglect. Armando Del Bosque commented, “Organizational culture helps us find what we love, love what we do and... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

22 Apr 2002
Research & Ideas

Does Spirituality Drive Success?

as far from the office as possible, fearing it would alienate some employees. But that doesn't mean his spiritual values have no place at work. He said he distills his Muslim beliefs into a set of ethics that help him guide the business.... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace, Sean Silverthorne & Wendy Guild

30 Nov 2022
Research & Ideas

Recruiters: Highlight Your Company’s Diversity, Not Just Perks and Pay

disclosures with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). While many companies have been trying to build more inclusive workplaces, only half of S&P 500 companies had gone as far as naming a chief diversity officer as of 2021,... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

30 Mar 2018
What Do You Think?

What Should Mark Zuckerberg Do?

The company is facing its largest crisis since its inception in 2004. What should it do next? The genius of the Facebook business model, similar to strategy used by other internet giants, was that it was free, paid for by advertising based on access to user... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Web Services; Information Technology

03 Dec 2020
Research & Ideas

Cut Payroll Costs with Transparency, Fairness, and Compassion

people don't know what to expect—I think for CEOs to come out and say, 'We are going to give up our pay,' it's a signal that they are sharing the pain." TJX Companies announced its CEO and chair would have their base salaries reduced for three months by 30 percent. All... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Sarah Abbott

06 Jan 2020
Research & Ideas

Motivate Your High Performers to Share Their Knowledge

might be just a natural variation in ability,” Stanton says. “This suggests that performance is more malleable and can be changed if you just give people the right environment to gain knowledge about their jobs.” Setting up an open View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

29 Aug 2018
What Do You Think?

What Should Harley-Davidson’s Management Do?

US. This would allow them to open plants overseas to help in lowering manufacturing costs, yet still keep their iconic image.” Fahd suggested that the Company “look into building every continent’s bikes within the same region while... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Auto

18 Aug 2003
Research & Ideas

How New Managers Become Great Managers

nationwide office supplies superstore, she recalled: I'm not a good example of how to manage your career. I've just been willing to raise my hand several times for new opportunities. I've taken a lot of what others would perceive to be... View Details

Keywords: by Linda Hill

09 Mar 2015
Research & Ideas

Why Entrepreneurs Should Go Work for Government

rather than inventors and builders” Once chief of staff to the late Boston mayor Thomas Menino, Weiss isn't just engaging in wishful thinking. He's seen firsthand how entrepreneurs within government can cut through red tape. Weiss co-founded the Mayor's View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

30 Aug 2004
Research & Ideas

Real Estate: The Most Imperfect Asset

over the next several years. For example, I just finished a case on a recent construction of an office tower in Rio de Janeiro with a particular focus on financing issues. The building is being financed in a single building REIT with a... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Johnston; Construction; Real Estate

16 Sep 2019
Research & Ideas

Crowdsourcing Is Helping Hollywood Reduce the Risk of Movie-Making

Success at the movie box office can be difficult to predict. For every surprise hit film like Crazy Rich Asians, there’s a massive flame-out like Justice League. Unlike television, where a station can test a pilot before committing to a... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Motion Pictures & Video

12 Oct 1999
Research & Ideas

Porter’s Perspective: Competing in the Global Economy

articles, "Clusters and Competition: New Agendas for Companies, Governments, and Institutions" and "Competing Across Locations: Enhancing Competitive Advantage through a Global Strategy." Jim Aisner of HBS spoke with Professor Porter in his View Details

Keywords: Re: Michael E. Porter

16 Aug 2004
Research & Ideas

Luxury Isn’t What It Used to Be

that premise to a new level, opening a four-story, 22,000-square-foot boutique on Fifth Avenue designed by architect Peter Marino that features details such as flashing LED screens and a staircase made of bronze and chestnut. (An even... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Consumer Products

17 Dec 2008
Lessons from the Classroom

‘Ted Levitt Changed My Life’

"Ted Levitt changed my life," wrote Barry Koh (HBS PMD 30, 1975). "In our very first class he opened my eyes to how people are motivated to make decisions. Before, I thought as an engineer—the best attributes and the best... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Education; Retail

02 Apr 2015
Research & Ideas

Digital Initiative Summit: The Business of Crowdsourcing

this a scam?' For us, the most important thing we've done is build trust with the community," said James DeJulio, co-founder and chief product officer of Tongal. "Our marketing strategy was to pay people as fast as we possibly could. If... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

24 Jul 2000
Research & Ideas

Something Ventured, Something Gained: A European View of Venture Capital

market share in the home country before repeating the process in a neighboring market won't work anymore. Instead, they declared, start-ups have to grow big by expanding beyond their borders as quickly as possible. In keeping with that counsel, "we View Details

Keywords: by James E. Aisner; Financial Services

03 Nov 2022
Op-Ed

Feeling Separation Anxiety at Your Startup? 5 Tips to Soothe These Growing Pains

accessible to your entire organization This will need to happen both in structured and unstructured ways as much as you can. Create open office hours or lunch-and-learns for team members other than your... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Austin

31 Oct 2017
First Look

New Research and Ideas, October 31, 2017

Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (B) CIC engages in "guerrilla warfare," offering free or highly discounted rates in order to get its empty offices filled before the opening day of its St. Louis branch. View Details