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03 May 2023
Blog Post

Five Ways to Build Community at HBS

chose one theme for the year which I could use as a north star for how I would prioritize my time and energy. My theme for 2022 was Community, so here are five quick thoughts on building community at HBS. 1. Invest in Your View Details

December 2001
Case

Qwest Communications International Inc.

By: Thomas R. Eisenmann and Christopher Hackett

Describes the evolution of Qwest from a small fiber-optic construction firm in 1996 to a global telecommunications giant in 2001. Focuses on Qwest's pivotal acquisition of "Baby Bell" US West, a regional Bell operating company many times Qwest's size. Discusses the... View Details

Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Asset Pricing; Business History; Knowledge Use and Leverage; Organizational Culture; Partners and Partnerships; Vertical Integration; Telecommunications Industry

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September 1998 (Revised February 1999)
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Private Communications Corporation (C)

Supplements the (A) case. View Details

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September 1975 (Revised October 1979)
Background Note

How Mass Communications Work

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June 1996 (Revised December 1997)
Case

VocalTec Communications Ltd. (A)

By: Jeffrey F. Rayport

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18 Sep 2009
News

A failure to communicate

Jun 15 2018
Testimonial

Joining an Extraordinary Community

Nov 14 2016
Testimonial

Developing and Communicating Strategy

01 Apr 2000
News

A "Growing" Online Community

year expanding throughout Latin America. Agropool's revenues will come from fees charged to companies selling products on its Web site. With the online community growing in Latin America, Grippo noted the importance of teamwork among new... View Details

18 Apr 2011
Research & Ideas

It’s Not Nagging: Why Persistent, Redundant Communication Works

redundant communication, coupled with an escalating sense of urgency, is integral to communicating because it gets the job done. New research shows that getting employees to listen up and deliver isn't so different. “Those without power... View Details

Keywords: by Kim Girard

01 Mar 2023
News

Fostering a Supportive Community

which aims to foster a supportive community where first-generation and low-income students and allies can enjoy the HBS experience together through events and programs. The club collaborates with similar clubs across Harvard University... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Mele

01 Jun 2000
News

Harbus Foundation Supports Community Projects

Square Task Force, and in-class libraries for early readers at the Winship Elementary School in Brighton. The Harbus Foundation was formed in 1997, using surplus funds generated from the HBS student newspaper, the Harbus, as a mechanism to give back to the local View Details

March 2008
Supplement

Adelphia Communications Corp.'s Bankruptcy (CW)

By: Stuart C. Gilson and Belen Villalonga

Keywords: Insolvency and Bankruptcy; Communication; Communications Industry

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April 2004
Teaching Note

Peninsula Community Foundation (TN)

By: James E. Austin, Jane Wei-Skillern and Alexis Lefort

Teaching Note to (9-304-015). View Details

Keywords: Financial Services Industry

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January 1999 (Revised March 2004)
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Mobile Communications Tokyo, Inc.

Describes a young Japanese telecommunications equipment and software company. The founder and president, Hatsuhiro Inoue, has just seen revenues double over the last two years and expects further rapid growth. The company currently has three product lines:... View Details

Keywords: Growth Management; Initial Public Offering; Financial Markets; Telecommunications Industry; Tokyo; United States

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