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General Questions Have questions about the Harvard Business School Online learning model, admission and enrollment process, payment options, or course platform? Start here! If you have a question about a particular program, you can jump... View Details

October 2007
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Blue River Capital

By: Krishna G. Palepu, Tarun Khanna and Richard Bullock

Examines the strategy and experience of Indian private equity firm Blue River Capital. Blue River was established in 2005 to invest primarily in middle market, particularly family-run, businesses in India. Blue River caters to this niche as an active investor,... View Details

Keywords: Private Equity; Investment Portfolio; Corporate Governance; Emerging Markets; Family Ownership; Competitive Strategy; Financial Services Industry; India

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20 Nov 2012
First Look

First Look: November 20

clients may be served by separate organizational units that are under common control and/or ownership. Second, a family of hybrid conflict polices has evolved that feature elements of the split account system long practiced in Japan,... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

02 Aug 2017
What Do You Think?

Summing Up: Why Can’t Organizations Engage Their Employees?

According to Gallup, those who are engaged are: More than twice as likely to remain on the job as those characterized as disengaged, and more likely to refer friends and family members for employment. These factors lead to lower costs of... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

October 2021
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Diversifying P&G's Supplier Base (A)

By: Kris Ferreira, Kym Lew Nelson, Carin-Isabel Knoop and Sarah Mehta

In February 2003, P&G hosted two meetings—one with its largest woman- and minority-owned suppliers and one with its largest non-minority-owned suppliers. Attendees in each meeting heard the same message: P&G was keen to grow its commitment to inclusive supply chains,... View Details

Keywords: Business Ventures; Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Model; Business Organization; Family Business; Joint Ventures; Demographics; Diversity; Ethnicity; Race; Ethics; Fairness; Ownership; Supply Chain Management; Consumer Products Industry; Service Industry; United States; Ohio

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Educators

Purchase

27 Oct 2015
News

Sweet Success

responsible for overall investment, strategic planning, and asset management. Looking for the perfect location for a family vacation retreat in 2009, Turner and his wife, Lydia, found and purchased 400 acres of pristine land in Dover... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg

07 Apr 2020
Research & Ideas

What Customers Need to Hear from You During the COVID Crisis

communications firm, named “PR Agency of the Decade” by AdAge. He has extensive experience in marketing and reputation management, having led assignments with major corporations, NGOs and family businesses... View Details

Keywords: by Jill Avery and Richard Edelman

01 Oct 2021
News

Furthering the Legacy of Whitney Bowman (MBA 2006)

was a great experience for him. He loved every second of it.” The couple met in high school in Texas and moved back there in 2011. “Whitney’s life was cut way too short. I'm so grateful that he got to accomplish so many of his goals,” says Brittanie, highlighting the... View Details

11 Dec 2023
Blog Post

Building Iconic Brands and Brighter Futures: Interview with Glossier CEO, Kyle Leahy

Kyle Leahy (MBA 2011) stepped into the CEO role of Glossier in May 2022 ready to take the brand to new heights. Since its founding in 2014, Glossier had disrupted the beauty industry, created a powerful community-driven brand, and was looking to build the View Details

Keywords: Consumer Products / Retail

22 Mar 2024
Blog Post

Driving Impact in Emerging Markets with HBS Alum Nneka Chime (MBA 2015)

contributing to her home country. She noticed that many of the families she grew up with eventually found themselves dispersed around the globe after seeking opportunities abroad. While she welcomed international exposure, traveling to... View Details

18 Dec 2019
Book

6 Skills That Wise Companies Harness for World-Changing Innovation

eventually evolved from manufacturing motorcycles to inventing a revolutionary light business jet—fulfilling a lifelong dream to improve mobility and exemplifying the longevity and continuous innovation that characterizes so many Japanese... View Details

Keywords: by Kristen Senz

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Organizational Behavior Awards & Honors - Faculty & Research

Academy of Management for “The Transparency Trap” ( Harvard Business Review , 2014). Robin J. Ely : Named a 2015 Honoree of the Families and Work Institute. Robin J. Ely : Winner of the 2015 Scholarly... View Details

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Sexual Harassment - Race, Gender & Equity

Life & Leadership After HBS Pervasive & Pernicious: Sexual Harassment at Work In 2018, as the #MeToo movement brought new attention to the prevalence of sexual harassment at work, we asked Harvard Business School alumni* about harassment... View Details

14 Feb 2021
Blog Post

Celebrating Love @ HBS in 2021

pleased to present this annual showcase of student stories from the LGBTQ+ community and our wonderful allies here at Harvard Business School. Charles Ghati and Michi Ferreol (MBA 2021) Every evening, before heading to bed, I check the... View Details

26 Aug 2009
Op-Ed

Where Cash for Clunkers Ran Off the Road

Editor's Note: Harvard Business School professor John Quelch writes a blog on marketing issues, called Marketing Know: How, for Harvard Business Online. It is reprinted on HBS Working Knowledge. Today, let... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch; Auto

29 Jan 2021
Op-Ed

How Influencers, Celebrities, and FOMO Can Win Over Vaccine Skeptics

timeline also removes uncertainty and instills confidence in the process. The combination of confidence and convenience can generate momentum and enthusiasm not just for early adopters and the early majority, but for the late majority and laggards as well. The... View Details

Keywords: by Rohit Deshpandé, Ofer Mintz, and Imran S. Currim

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Considering Retirement - Alumni

like to have? Are you attracted to stability – or adventure? Some people prefer time for family and hobbies; others want an encore career (perhaps in nonprofit service) that applies the skills they acquired in their previous careers to... View Details

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2024 Reunion Presentations - Alumni

Reunions 2024 Reunion Presentations At Reunions, HBS faculty and other thought leaders address a range of issues facing business and society. Program recordings and materials (slide deck, handouts, etc.) are made available only when... View Details

10 Sep 2020
Research & Ideas

The COVID Two-Step for Leaders: Protect and Pivot

conditions and the paramount importance of doing the right thing—some leadership teams have committed themselves to two guiding principles: act now to protect and run the business today, and plan now to retool the View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Katherine Connolly Baden

26 Oct 2015
Research & Ideas

What’s the Value of a Win in College Athletics?

As the debate continues over whether college student-athletes should be paid for their on-field performances, a new study from Harvard Business School reveals just how much intercollegiate football and basketball programs contribute to a... View Details

Keywords: by Roberta Holland; Sports; Education

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