Professionalism - Publications - Faculty & Research

27 Mar 2017
Blog Post

Should Entrepreneurs Get an MBA?

In his encouraging entrepreneurs not to go to business school, PayPal co-Founder and Gawker toppler Peter Thiel faults MBA programs for producing “extremely herd-like thinking.” He’s not alone – Elon Musk also rails against business school and being anti-MBA has become... View Details

24 Dec 2013
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First Look: December 24

number of hours CEOs devote to work activities, and longer working hours are associated with higher firm productivity, growth, profitability, and CEO pay. Second, family CEOs record 8% fewer working hours relative to professional CEOs.... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

30 May 2024
Research & Ideas

Racial Bias Might Be Infecting Patient Portals. Can AI Help?

“It’s who responds to those messages and how they get responded to that really hadn’t been looked at.” Stark numbers point to uncomfortable conclusions The study examined communication between medical professionals and more than 39,000... View Details

Keywords: by Ben Rand; Health

05 May 2009
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First Look: May 5, 2009

knowledge. Using a multi-method field study across two professional service firms to refine and test the proposed model, I also find that only the use of client-specific expertise (not the expertise of high-status members) enhances... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

18 Apr 2016
Blog Post

Meet the HBS Family Business Club

experiences for current students. We believe that our most powerful personal and professional resources are each other. Our programs emphasize intimate discussions, lasting relationships, and stewardship. We currently have about 100... View Details

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Team - Case Method Project

volunteered with a variety of institutions supporting course formation, curriculum development, and professional development workshops for social sciences educators. In her spare time, Lisa can be found trying out new recipes, visiting... View Details

20 Feb 2020
Blog Post

Black Visionary Leadership and Redefining What's Possible

“Uncharted: Black Visionary Leadership and Redefining What’s Possible,” February 28-29, combines two new events with the African American Student Union’s (AASU) 47th Annual H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference: the Black Tech Master Series and a competition for early-stage... View Details

25 Jun 2012
Research & Ideas

Collaborating Across Cultures

researchers found that affective trust was much more likely to stem from having high cultural metacognition than cognitive trust. This time, 60 managers attending another executive MBA course were asked to complete a network survey listing up to 24 of their primary... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

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Apply - Crossover Into Business

Apply Apply Name Email Phone Sports League Years in the league The program is for active and recently retired professional athletes. Are you an active athlete? Yes No If yes, what is your current team or league? If no, when did you... View Details

09 Nov 2010
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First Look: November 9, 2010

paper: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1638429 Accounting Scholarship That Advances Professional Knowledge and Practice Author:Robert S. Kaplan Abstract Recent accounting scholarship has used statistical analysis on... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Interviewing - Alumni

professional. Dressing up for the interview even though the interviewer cannot see you can help you get into a professional state of mind. Before a Video Interview Ensure that you have a quiet space, proper lighting, and a neutral... View Details

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Davida Bynum

Coming to HBS is like Opening the secret door to Narnia. As an applicant, it seemed like a magical land far, far away where my wildest dreams (and professional ambitions) could come true. And, during the time that I have been here, that... View Details

05 Jul 2023
News

GCC Alumni Celebrate Grand Opening of New Club Center

future alumni, and ensure that they have a place to connect, engage, and further their professional pursuits." The House—which will soon have a dedicated staff—offers approximately 3,000 square feet of event and work space equipped with a... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

14 Sep 2020
Research & Ideas

You're Right! You Are Working Longer and Attending More Meetings

their employees are juggling to provide the right professional support. Focus on output, not hours. It’s virtually impossible to track how employees are actually using their time. Instead, managers should focus on the quality of their... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

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Teacher Profiles - Case Method Project

TX Monica Avila South Texas Academy for Medical Professionals Olmito, TX Subjects: Government, History TX Roger Azevedo John Paul II High School Plano, TX KY Delvin Azofeifa Martin Luther King Jr Academy for Excellence Lexington, KY... View Details

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Generative AI - Alumni

AI-generated materials to maintain ethical standards and authenticity. Striking a balance between leveraging technological advancements and upholding personal responsibility ensures that GenAI becomes an efficient and ethical tool in the pursuit of View Details

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Women at HBS - Alumni

Presentations (video) W50 Summit Photo Gallery HBS Resources Alumni Career & Professional Development – Career management and professional development resources for HBS alumni. Harvard ManageMentor and Spark... View Details

John A. Deighton

John Deighton is The Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration Emeritus at Harvard Business School. He is an authority on consumer behavior and marketing, with a focus on digital and direct marketing. He teaches in the area of Big Data in Marketing,... View Details

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Business Fundamentals Course - CORe | HBS Online

Professionals MBA Applicants Recent Graduate Students Add value to your organization and take your career to the next level with a deeper understanding of essential business concepts. Participating in a Harvard Business School Online... View Details

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Adriann Dolphin

these two years at HBS. She has been embracing the HBS experience more than me. She took on leadership roles in the Sustainability Club and Divest Harvard while I was still getting my bearings. I love that she has been able to convert her passions into action through... View Details

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