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Rock Summer Fellows - Entrepreneurship
for accelerator or prefer to work independently should apply to the RSF – Independent track. All Rock Summer Fellows, regardless of track, are required to attend the RSF Kickoff in person on April 23rd. To learn more, join us at the Rock... View Details
- 25 Oct 2011
- Research & Ideas
Chasing Stars: Why the Mighty Red Sox Struck Out
factors such as organizational culture, networking opportunities, the general team dynamic, and the pressure of a new spotlight. “There's a certain relationship that those players have to have. Can this person be a good fit based on the... View Details
- 25 Apr 2012
- Research & Ideas
The Importance of Teaming
interdependence, establishing trust, and figuring out how to coordinate. But there usually isn't time to build a foundation of familiarity through the careful sharing of personal history and prior experience, or the development of shared... View Details
Keywords: Re: Amy C. Edmondson
- 17 Jan 2007
- Op-Ed
Learning from Private-Equity Boards
to a per diem fee of slightly over $4,500. This is one-fifth the per day equivalent of the average CEO, and nearly one-tenth that for CEOs of companies over $10 billion in revenues. My guess is that, given the increasing level of work required and View Details
- 08 Aug 2006
- First Look
First Look: August 8, 2006
personal data industry, must reexamine the company's business model after a serious breach of data security affecting some 145,000 U.S. citizens. He must decide on steps to strengthen data protection in the company and clarify his stance... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 07 Jul 2022
- HBS Case
How a Multimillion-Dollar Ice Cream Startup Melted Down (and Bounced Back)
business on a new and unsustainable path. One day, while hand-packing an ice cream order, the couple noticed that Robert Iger, CEO of Disney at the time, was the customer who would receive it. They added a cookbook and a personal note in... View Details
Keywords: by Pamela Reynolds
- 27 Jul 2020
- Book
Reflection: The Pause That Brings Peace and Productivity
sought out meaningful conversations with trusted others, relying on regular calls to their parents or turning to a colleague who, as one manager said, is “the kind of person you go see when you need to talk something through, so you go to... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
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Organizational Behavior - Faculty & Research
personal and organizational effectiveness. Although specific research interests span a wide range of subjects, the faculty share a problem driven, interdisciplinary, multi method approach that has led to significant impact on theory and... View Details
- 03 Oct 2022
- Research & Ideas
Why a Failed Startup Might Be Good for Your Career After All
In August, mega venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz announced a $350 million investment in residential real estate company Flow—the single largest investment the VC titan had ever made. But a bigger surprise than the investment amount was the View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
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Frequently Asked Questions - Doctoral
what you’ll need to apply: Completed online application form Résumé or curriculum vitae Statement of Purpose Personal Statement Transcripts for all college/university degrees and courses: Self-reported transcripts are accepted for all... View Details
- 05 Sep 2023
- Book
Thriving After Failing: How to Turn Your Setbacks Into Triumphs
missing our goals—sometimes due to our own shortcomings and sometimes due to factors outside our control.” The example shows just how emotionally taxing failure is, in both our careers and our personal lives. As a result, Edmondson says,... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- Program
Audit Committees in a New Era of Governance
disclosure Expand your personal and professional network Extend your network by living and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe Build relationships with a diverse group... View Details
- 18 Jun 2024
- Research & Ideas
What Your Non-Binary Employees Need to Do Their Best Work
Coffman says. “These personal relationships may be important for increasing inclusion and reducing discrimination.” How to create a more inclusive workplace Managers can take steps to help all individuals, regardless of gender, feel... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- October 2013
- Article
Shattering the Myth of Separate Worlds: Negotiating Non-Work Identities at Work
By: Lakshmi Ramarajan and Erin M. Reid
How much of our self is defined by our work? Fundamental changes in the social organization of work are destabilizing the relationship between work and the self. As a result, parts of the self traditionally considered outside the domain of work, i.e., "non-work"... View Details
Ramarajan, Lakshmi, and Erin M. Reid. "Shattering the Myth of Separate Worlds: Negotiating Non-Work Identities at Work." Academy of Management Review 38, no. 4 (October 2013): 621–644.
- 01 Jun 2023
- HBS Case
A Nike Executive Hid His Criminal Past to Turn His Life Around. What If He Didn't Have To?
Research shows that the more education a person attains, the less likely they are to return to prison. People with vocational training have a 30 percent recidivism rate, while the rate drops to 6 percent for those with a bachelor’s degree... View Details
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Campus Tours | About
Campus Tours Prospective MBA Tours We are currently offering a limited number of in-person campus tours for prospective students. You can sign up here for in-person student-hosted campus tours. Unvaccinated persons should continue to... View Details
- 31 Jan 2022
- Research & Ideas
Where Can Digital Transformation Take You? Insights from 1,700 Leaders
for example, by being transparent about their intentions and relevant processes. When they use that data, they actively ensure they are abiding by the expectations they set when they gather it. Organizations want to get to the point where customers want to share their... View Details
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Digital Innovation and Transformation – MBA Elective Curriculum
By: Feng Zhu
Digital Innovation and Transformation is designed to equip students to confidently help conceive, lead and execute digital innovation initiatives and develop new business models for existing and insurgent organizations. The basic premise of the course... View Details
- January–February 2025
- Article
Want Your Company to Get Better at Experimentation?: Learn Fast by Democratizing Testing
By: Iavor Bojinov, David Holtz, Ramesh Johari, Sven Schmit and Martin Tingley
For years, online experimentation has fueled the innovations of leading tech companies, enabling them to rapidly test and refine new ideas, optimize product features, personalize user experiences, and maintain a competitive edge. The widespread availability and lower... View Details
Keywords: Technological Innovation; AI and Machine Learning; Analytics and Data Science; Product Development; Competitive Advantage
Bojinov, Iavor, David Holtz, Ramesh Johari, Sven Schmit, and Martin Tingley. "Want Your Company to Get Better at Experimentation? Learn Fast by Democratizing Testing." Harvard Business Review 103, no. 1 (January–February 2025): 96–103.
- November 2024
- Article
Leadership and Plumbing
By: Frank V. Cespedes
“Leadership” is a growth industry. Amazon lists over 60,000 books on the topic. Most focus on emotional intelligence, charisma, avoiding narcissism (usually someone else’s problem, according to these authors, not their problem) and other personality traits. But as... View Details
Keywords: Leadership Development
Cespedes, Frank V. "Leadership and Plumbing." Top Sales Magazine (November 2024), 26–27.