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- 01 Dec 2008
- News
Seth Klarman
a mountain of cash — 40 to 50 percent of Baupost’s $14 billion–plus in assets — for several years, the firm’s recent investments have cut its cash stash in half. Distress selling, it seems, breeds the kind of bargains Klarman lives for. View Details
- 22 Mar 2017
- Research & Ideas
What's the Ideal Frequency for a Sales Quota?
to falling behind in a monthly quota scheme, becoming less motivated or less capable of meeting their quota the further they fall back. “So they just give up,” he says. A daily quota, on the other hand, provides “a fresh View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- 05 Oct 2021
- Blog Post
First-Gen Voices: Eric Westphal on Tapping into the Global Alumni Network & Making a Difference Across Borders
years were spent in Brazil where his parents owned and operated a grocery store that they started from a garage and built into a successful small business. After twenty years, the business was forced to close and Westphal’s parents had to... View Details
- 11 Mar 2015
- Research & Ideas
How Do You Grade Out as a Negotiator?
learned and what they would do differently. Over time, says Wheeler, this record can help people see patterns to help them improve, rather than starting fresh each time. “There is a missed opportunity in... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 03 Jun 2020
- Research & Ideas
Who Guarantees Your Workplace Is Safe for Return?
As we start to think about returning to work, shopping, and recreation, there is much talk about transformed workplaces and innovative social distancing designs. But how will companies, workers, and customers have confidence that these... View Details
- 22 Nov 2006
- Research & Ideas
CEO Succession: The Case at Ford
for the companies [in the] S&P 500, and about 40 percent when the company's had some problems. So you have to say frequently. Q: What are the advantages of doing that? A: The main advantage is that you can probably get a fresh point... View Details
- 11 Oct 2024
- Research & Ideas
How AI Could Ease the Refugee Crisis and Bring New Talent to Businesses
easing the transition for refugees, the results could help businesses, too, Paulson says, since finding a better way to anticipate where refugees will thrive and how to support them in success potentially offers fresh sources of talent.... View Details
- 21 May 2019
- News
Confronting the Future of Climate Change in the Midwest
availability in the Midwest and beyond. A shift in food production and water predictability On a regional level, an increase of warmer weather and the availability of fresh water from the Great Lakes has some debating the benefits, David... View Details
Keywords: Agriculture
- 02 Aug 2024
- HBS Case
How a Mission to Cut Food Waste Launched a Multimillion-Dollar Venture
On a hectic Friday in October 2016, Josh Domingues wondered if he had made a mistake quitting the security of a well-paying job managing contracts for professional hockey players to start a new venture selling nearly expired groceries at discount prices. After all, a... View Details
- 01 Dec 2004
- News
A Life by Design
design — a career as varied as the teams she assembled. Fresh out of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, Ross started her own highly successful jewelry business on the strength of a $60,000 purchase... View Details
- Blog
How the Pandemic Changed Case Development in Latin America
two researchers to every project. The goal at first was peer review, as partners on a project could provide feedback and a fresh perspective on each other's work. That approach turned out to be a key advantage when the pandemic arrived.... View Details
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Diversity | Employment
interns per year. Many of these interns have transitioned into permanent roles at Harvard, contributing significantly to team productivity and department goals. These interns bring fresh perspectives, a wide range of backgrounds, and... View Details
- Web
Innovation and Renovation: Optimizing Product Line Architecture - Course Catalog
longevity. Craft strategies that not only drive adoption but also sustain relevance in evolving competitive landscapes. Manage a product life cycle. Lead offerings through continuous renovation to ensure they stay fresh and profitable as... View Details
- Web
Alumni Forums - Alumni
structure of forum ensures you can address important issues in a way that informal conversations may not allow. It thus affords you with new and fresh perspectives from exceptionally qualified peers. The discipline of forum ensures that... View Details
- 24 Sep 2021
- Blog Post
Alumni Spotlight: Career Advice from Alums Working in Climate
(MBA 2020), Director of Network Intelligence at Volta Charging "When I started my search for a job in the climate space, I was worried that my criteria were too narrow and there wouldn't be many interesting roles for someone with my... View Details
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Engineering Meets Advocacy: Driving Innovation in Women’s Health - Blog: Health Supplement
ask the “dumb” questions. Make the bold move. You’d be surprised how many doors open when you show initiative and curiosity. Some of the most impactful ideas in health care have come from people who didn’t start in the field but brought a... View Details
- 01 Dec 2016
- News
Vive la Madeleine!
the third of five children. The family placed a heavy emphasis on the value of good, honest labor; at 18, he became a firefighter to help pay his university expenses. The occupying workers also came from large families, and many had View Details
- 18 Jul 2024
- Research & Ideas
New Hires Lose Psychological Safety After Year One. How to Fix It.
Starting a new job often brings excitement and high hopes of mingling with colleagues, sharing innovative ideas, and making a positive impact on an organization. Soon, however, a new employee’s excitement may View Details
- 07 Mar 2013
- Research & Ideas
Video: Harvard Business School at the Kumbh Mela
of administrative attention during the festival. Tens of millions of people all around the world are moving into cities from the countryside looking for opportunities, but in doing so they encounter a scarcity of resources—not enough clean air or View Details
- 20 Apr 2009
- Research & Ideas
Misgovernance at the World Bank
information, non-board members could ask their directors the hard questions of why some countries fared better than others. Q: Has the World Bank seen your study yet and perhaps commented on the findings? A: Not yet. Our paper is fresh... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace