Virtual Learning - Publications - Faculty & Research

25 Mar 2022
Blog Post

Meet the HBS Women's Student Association

Every year the WSA hosts a Women in Business conference. It’s open for all to attend, and traditionally was held in person, on the HBS campus, although for the past few years the conference has been virtual because of the pandemic. Most... View Details

02 Nov 2023
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Getting a Peek Into the HBS Experience

create conversations that allow you to reflect, inquire, and look at a business case in a way you may never have before. This presents a significant opportunity to truly experience the excellence of an HBS education. So, make sure to sign up for those View Details

13 Feb 2018
First Look

New Research and Ideas, February 13, 2018

Managing Errors in Organizations The Strategic Imperative of Psychological Safety and Organizational Error Management By: Edmondson, Amy C., and Paul Verdin Abstract—Despite discussion in the management literature about agile organizations or View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

02 Apr 2018
Blog Post

Event Planning for Recruiting Success – Part 2

opportunity unique. Connect with us now to discuss how to best optimize your time with students before requesting event dates. To learn more about virtual events, industry education and targeted events,... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

01 Mar 2021
Blog Post

Climate Finance SIP

In late January 2021, over seventy HBS MBA students gathered in a virtual classroom for four exciting days of a short intensive program (“SIP”) on Climate Finance, taught by professors George Serafeim and Vikram Gandhi. Through a series... View Details

February 2025
Supplement

Intenseye: Powering Workplace Health and Safety with AI (B)

By: Michael W. Toffel, Shane Greenstein and Sadika El Hariri

Intenseye used its $25 million series A funds to refine and expand its digital safety platform while refining its target markets and ideal customer profile. As the company implemented new approaches to create value for its clients, such as developing an AI-powered... View Details

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Fighting the Battle of the Bulge—Evaluating Do Good/Do Well Innovations in Morbid Obesity Treatment

By: Regina E. Herzlinger and John McDonough

Many health care innovations appear successful; but fail. This is the first case in the Innovating Health Care course that investigates how to create successful health care innovations. It is part of the first module in the course. This module focuses on how to... View Details

Keywords: Three Pillars; Industry Analysis; Health Care and Treatment; Innovation and Invention; Innovation and Management; Medical Specialties; Health Industry

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06 Sep 2007
Working Paper Summaries

The Excess Burden of Government Indecision

Keywords: by Francisco J. Gomes, Laurence J. Kotlikoff & Luis M. Viceira

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Program for Leadership Development

Specialists and star contributors who have been identified as outstanding prospects for increased leadership responsibilities High potential talent in roles that cover the scope of senior manager, manager, senior director, or director Leaders in View Details

07 Jun 2010
Research & Ideas

Improving Brand Recognition in TV Ads

zap a commercial. We observe at the microsecond level what causes people to get 'ticked off,' stop watching, and press the button." The Eyes Have It Teixeira learned of eye-tracking technology as a Ph.D. student at the University of... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Media & Broadcasting; Entertainment & Recreation

15 Oct 2001
Op-Ed

Lessons from the Rubble

the advent of the virtual economy does not remove the constraints of the physical. Planes smashed into buildings on September 11, and information was incapable of stopping them. Firms lost physical assets—computers, files, desks, and... View Details

Keywords: by Debora L. Spar

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Advanced Management Program

COO, CFO, executive vice president, division president, or managing director Leaders in Virtual Learning This program features sessions in the HBS Live Online Classroom. Just as HBS pioneered the case study... View Details

10 Nov 2009
First Look

First Look: Nov. 10

http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/product/110024-PDF-ENG Zappos.com 2009: Clothing, Customer Service and Company Culture Frances X. Frei, Robin J. Ely, and Laura WinigHarvard Business School Case 610-015 On July 17, 2009, Zappos.com, a privately held online retailer of... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

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General Management Program

accelerates this leadership transition by blending full-time on-campus learning and virtual learning with practical application on the job—maximizing your View Details

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Competing in the Age of AI—Virtual

organizations and drive an AI-first culture. Leaders in Virtual Learning When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful View Details

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Leo Markel

rewarding to form my own perspective and then constantly modify it (sometimes drastically) based on the points made by my classmates. This type of rapid learning is virtually impossible to replicate outside... View Details

Keywords: Venture Capital / Private Equity; Financial Services; Other Financial Services; Nonprofit / Government

15 Oct 2020
Blog Post

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month at HBS

laughter and joy as well as anxiety and uncertainty. While the global pandemic has upended our lives at HBS, it has also reinforced the strength and resiliency of the LASO familia. LASO has been challenged to rethink hosting key events and fostering community in a... View Details

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Evolving Executive Education: Five Lessons from the Senior Associate Dean

in-person learning experiences in India, China, Africa, and other places. And now, the success of our virtual programs has shown us we have another way to make our Executive Education offerings more... View Details

13 Apr 2021
Blog Post

2021 48th Annual H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference Honors Black Women Leaders

virtual event that included the Black New Venture Competition and Black Tech Masters Series. Lambert went on to recall Fitzhugh’s mentorship during her undergraduate years at Howard University; he encouraged her to apply, attend, and... View Details

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Developing Yourself as a Leader—Virtual

Summary As high-performing emerging leaders develop their leadership style, it is imperative to have the skillset and knowledge to gain influence and increase impact across an organization. This virtual program will arm you with a number... View Details

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