Connectivity - Publications - Faculty & Research

27 Apr 2020
Research & Ideas

How Remote Work Changes What We Think About Onboarding

the employee begins, the hiring manager should provide a list of all the key people the employee should connect with in their early days on the job, including direct reports, a mentor, key peers, and representatives from other key... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg

21 May 2021
Blog Post

Alumni Spotlight: Cissy Chen (MBA 2019)

impact and where do you see some of the most exciting potential ways to deepen your connection to HBS, BEI, and SEI? The HBS alumni clubs and both the network and the programming that can come out of them is really extraordinary. Having... View Details

31 May 2023
News

Alumni Achievement Awards 2023

read that by the time Black boys turn 10, society views them as potential aggressors. I remember thinking, I have three years to solve this.” A viral moment: “I just wanted to connect with people who could understand what I was feeling:... View Details

Keywords: leadership; management; work-life balance

07 May 2020
Research & Ideas

The One Good Thing Caused by COVID-19: Innovation

directly as they walk out of the store, with no checkout required. Many cultural industries—museums and galleries, cinemas, concert halls, independent musicians and artists—found means to create, perform, and connect with their audience... View Details

Keywords: by Hong Luo and Alberto Galasso

12 Sep 2023
Blog Post

Harvard Climate Entrepreneurs Circle: Taking Climate Solutions from Idea to Action, Faster

facilities and procurement managers. During the pitch meeting, Aatish connected with Rachel Huxhold, energy and commissioning manager at HBS, which paved the way for future conversations on procuring Aatish’s charger. Something about this... View Details

03 Jun 2020
Blog Post

How to Thrive as a Remote Manager and Employee

they need to succeed by reviewing these tips and implementing what works for you and your company. Remote Work Management Practices: Weekly 1:1 meetings with your direct reports by video call Weekly group video calls with teams Optional social time for employees to... View Details

11 May 2009
Research & Ideas

The IT Leader’s Hero Quest

virtually connected spaces—often spaces that span the globe. In these conditions, the resulting impact has been that people are able to and need to draw on a richer set of experiences and bring them to bear on their work. The example in... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

02 Aug 2022
Blog Post

From HBS to Cutting-Edge Tech

also spent time connecting with professors outside of class. They are my biggest champions and personal board of directors. I also got some hands-on leadership learnings from my stint as the Co-President of the Tech Club and serving in my... View Details

18 Nov 2015
Research & Ideas

Who Really Determines CEO Salary Packages?

members or compensation consulting firms in common. Gallani found that board interlock and compensation consultants had a definite effect on CEO compensation packages. In short, “When firms are connected in either way, the compensation... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Consulting

01 Dec 2016
News

In My Humble Opinion: Chip Brewer (MBA 1991)

cleaning sewers and servicing machinery as a mill foreman), but that on-course connection helped him land a position at Adams in 1998, where he rose to CEO in 2002. In 2012, Brewer was named president and CEO of Callaway Golf, maker of... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna

22 Mar 2024
Blog Post

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

School. Making the connection at HBS At HBS, Nneka enjoyed her coursework focused on emerging markets, and she took an active role in the Africa Business Club as co-leader of the Africa Business Conference. Leading the conference provided... View Details

30 Nov 2023
Blog Post

College Students, Take a Sneak Peek at the HBS MBA

of grad school and want to learn more about an MBA. What can I expect during the event? Peek attendees are given the ability to participate in a case method session with HBS faculty, a leadership discussion, an HBS Career and Professional Development event, and to... View Details

23 Oct 2023

Q&A with Current Students

Join this event to connect directly with current HBS students. During this event, current students will speak about their HBS experience as well as answer your questions. This session will be primarily Q&A-based so please come ready with... View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions - Research Computing Services

fill out the Research Software Request Form on our Online Requests page . How can I work on the HBSGrid from off campus? Please see information on connecting to the Grid via VPN here. How do I get started on the HBSGrid? Please access the... View Details

01 Jun 2023
News

Cultivating Prosperity in Afghanistan

being a force for good and in the ability of a for-profit social enterprise to lay a sustainable foundation for our partners in Afghanistan to connect with people around the world.” “What better way to use our HBS education than for... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

08 Mar 2004
Research & Ideas

Creating Value in Your Business Ecosystem

pervasive impact, it remains only a small part of the computing ecosystem. Keystones can increase ecosystem productivity by simplifying the complex task of connecting network participants to one another or by making the creation of new... View Details

Keywords: by Marco Iansiti & Roy Levien

14 Sep 2018
Blog Post

10 Things I Learned During My First Month in the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences Program

company, to identify the parameters responsible for the valuation decrease and propose solutions. Sometimes it can be hard to make the connection between classroom and workspace, but this project definitely felt like something I would... View Details

15 Dec 2023
News

Like-Minded

Yumiko Murakami (MBA 1994), Miwa Seki (MBA 1993), and Kathy Matsui share the same month and year of birth, so the friends started an annual birthday get-together to reflect on the year ahead. Work was always a hot topic of discussion. Each woman had built a strong... View Details

30 Jan 2019
Blog Post

The Life and Role of a CEO

psychological safety, it is important to show through action that you care about feedback by actively seeking and responding to it. In fact, one CEO said “being nice runs the risk of showing that you do not care.” Another CEO said, “you need to be able to View Details

25 Apr 2011
Research & Ideas

What CEOs Do, and How They Can Do it Better

all, the boss is in a unique position within a firm not only to spend time with employees, but also with the outside world, making connections and gathering information. However, not all of the time the boss spends with outsiders might... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

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