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Soltan Bryce
The evolution of Soltan Bryce’s early career path – health care and agriculture – have their roots in his experiences as a Palestinian refugee in rural North Carolina. “The first health care we received in the United States was from the... View Details
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About - Race, Gender & Equity
Initiative whose mission is to accelerate the advancement of women leaders and promote gender and other forms of equity in business and society... View Details
- November 2022 (Revised March 2024)
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Northvolt: Building Batteries to Fight Climate Change
In 2016, Swedish entrepreneurs Carl-Erik Lagercrantz and Peter Carlsson founded an electric battery company called Northvolt with the dual goals of creating a company to address climate change and bringing battery manufacture to Europe. Northvolt, which succeeded in... View Details
Keywords: Batteries; Climate Change; Factories, Labs, and Plants; Green Technology; Mission and Purpose; Goals and Objectives; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Green Technology Industry; Battery Industry; Sweden; Europe
Serafeim, George, Debora L. Spar, P. Tufano, and Julia M. Comeau. "Northvolt: Building Batteries to Fight Climate Change." Harvard Business School Case 323-042, November 2022. (Revised March 2024.)
- 31 Oct 2018
- What Do You Think?
What is the Function of Fear in Leadership?
high standards, commanded great respect, and the fear he created was entirely purposeful and positive.” John Hudson stated, “(It is) hard to find a business without fear of... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 09 Nov 2023
- Blog Post
The No. 1 Character Trait You Will Need to Succeed in Business
purpose is just an act of futility,” as Joe Almeida, CEO of Baxter International, explained when I asked him what advice he would give to young people who wanted to cultivate a sense of courage. “When you are inexperienced, View Details
- 01 Oct 2001
- Research & Ideas
How To Make Restructuring Work for Your Company
also necessary to allocate debt between the two entities, which will generally entail some kind of refinancing. The transaction must meet certain stringent business purpose tests to qualify as tax-exempt. View Details
Keywords: by Stuart C. Gilson
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For Organizations | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
Social Enterprise Executive Education programs, designed for nonprofit and social enterprise leaders. Develop the strategic knowledge, practical tools, and leadership skills you need to lead a thriving,... View Details
- 04 Oct 2021
- What Do You Think?
How Do We Make Sure the Right People End Up with Power in Organizations?
soul destroying fiefdoms of self interest.” The dilemma of nature and nurture was framed by David Massello when he said, “Ah trust—starts at birth at least between baby and parent. I think people already own... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
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Community | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
Volunteer Corps The mission of the Volunteer Corps is to inspire, organize, and facilitate community volunteer programs for members of the Harvard Business School community. Our main programs include small... View Details
- 10 Aug 2009
- Research & Ideas
High Commitment, High Performance Management
high commitment, high performance company. Martha Lagace: What differentiates HCHP firms and their leaders? Michael Beer: The leaders manage with a multiple stakeholder perspective. Contrary to many CEOs, HCHP leaders—with support from... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- January 2004 (Revised May 2008)
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Johnson & Johnson's Corporate Credo
By: Thomas R. Piper
No corporate credo is better known than that of Johnson & Johnson. Describes the history of the credo, including the credo challenge initiated by the CEO, James Burke, in 1975 and the role the credo played during the Tylenol poisoning crisis. View Details
- 2014
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Better Deals Through Level II Strategies: Advance Your Interests by Helping to Solve Their Internal Problems
Many negotiators have constituencies that must formally or informally approve an agreement. Traditionally, it is the responsibility of each negotiator to manage the internal conflicts and constituencies on his or her own side. Far less familiar are the many valuable... View Details
Sebenius, James K. "Better Deals Through Level II Strategies: Advance Your Interests by Helping to Solve Their Internal Problems." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 14-091, March 2014.
- March 2017 (Revised September 2017)
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Facebook Fake News in the Post-Truth World
By: John R. Wells and Carole A. Winkler
In January 2017, Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, was surrounded by controversy. The election of Donald Trump as the next president of the United States in November 2016 had triggered a national storm of protests, and many attributed Trump’s victory to... View Details
Keywords: Facebook; Fake News; Mark Zuckerberg; Donald Trump; Algorithms; Social Networks; Partisanship; Social Media; App Development; Instagram; WhatsApp; Smartphone; Silicon Valley; Office Space; Digital Strategy; Democracy; Entry Barriers; Online Platforms; Controversy; Tencent; Agility; Social Networking; Gaming; Gaming Industry; Computer Games; Mobile Gaming; Messaging; Monetization Strategy; Advertising; Digital Marketing; Business Ventures; Acquisition; Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Growth and Maturation; Business Headquarters; Business Organization; For-Profit Firms; Trends; Communication; Communication Technology; Forms of Communication; Interactive Communication; Interpersonal Communication; Talent and Talent Management; Crime and Corruption; Voting; Demographics; Entertainment; Games, Gaming, and Gambling; Moral Sensibility; Values and Beliefs; Initial Public Offering; Profit; Revenue; Geography; Geographic Location; Global Range; Local Range; Country; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Globalized Firms and Management; Globalized Markets and Industries; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Government and Politics; International Relations; National Security; Political Elections; Business History; Recruitment; Selection and Staffing; Information Management; Information Publishing; News; Newspapers; Innovation and Management; Innovation Strategy; Technological Innovation; Knowledge Dissemination; Human Capital; Law; Leadership Development; Leadership Style; Leading Change; Business or Company Management; Crisis Management; Goals and Objectives; Growth and Development Strategy; Growth Management; Management Practices and Processes; Management Style; Management Systems; Management Teams; Managerial Roles; Marketing Channels; Social Marketing; Network Effects; Market Entry and Exit; Digital Platforms; Marketplace Matching; Industry Growth; Industry Structures; Monopoly; Media; Product Development; Service Delivery; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Mission and Purpose; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Culture; Organizational Structure; Public Ownership; Problems and Challenges; Business and Community Relations; Business and Government Relations; Groups and Teams; Networks; Rank and Position; Opportunities; Behavior; Emotions; Identity; Power and Influence; Prejudice and Bias; Reputation; Social and Collaborative Networks; Status and Position; Trust; Society; Civil Society or Community; Culture; Public Opinion; Social Issues; Societal Protocols; Strategy; Adaptation; Business Strategy; Commercialization; Competition; Competitive Advantage; Competitive Strategy; Corporate Strategy; Customization and Personalization; Diversification; Expansion; Horizontal Integration; Segmentation; Information Technology; Internet and the Web; Mobile and Wireless Technology; Internet and the Web; Applications and Software; Information Infrastructure; Digital Platforms; Internet and the Web; Mobile and Wireless Technology; Valuation; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; United States; California; Sunnyvale; Russia
Wells, John R., and Carole A. Winkler. "Facebook Fake News in the Post-Truth World." Harvard Business School Case 717-473, March 2017. (Revised September 2017.)
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Why Your Gift Matters - Alumni
Giving Why Your Gift Matters Giving Why Your Gift Matters Far-Reaching Impact Your support helps HBS prepare leaders to change the world Contributions from alumni and friends are critical to Harvard Business School’s ability to fulfill... View Details
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Faculty & Research | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
practitioners and alumni, we are critically examining questions such as: What is the purpose of investing for impact? What return profiles are realistic? How do different strategies actually create social... View Details
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Becoming a Board Member - Alumni
shareholder and stakeholder satisfaction Commitment to the mission (nonprofit board) View our Board Bio Template. Find a Career Coach Does your board bio need a refresh? HBS alumni receive six complementary... View Details
- 2015
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"Level II" Negotiation Strategies: Advance Your Interests by Helping to Solve Their Internal Problems
Many negotiators have constituencies that must formally or informally approve an agreement. Traditionally, it is the responsibility of each negotiator to manage the internal conflicts and constituencies on his or her own side. Far less familiar are the many valuable... View Details
Sebenius, James K. "Level II" Negotiation Strategies: Advance Your Interests by Helping to Solve Their Internal Problems. In Negotiating in Times of Conflict, edited by Gilead Sher and Anat Kurz, 107–124. Tel Aviv: Institute for National Security Studies, 2015. Electronic.
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Clubs - Business & Environment
expose the HBS community to a broad range of real estate industry topics, & provide social, career-oriented, & professional networking opportunities. Social Enterprise Club The mission of the Social Enterprise Club is to inspire, educate... View Details
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PRIMO News Stories - Doctoral
focused on Harvard College students, the program expanded its mission to reflect a diverse group of learners and in 2017 accepted students from two other Massachusetts colleges; Wellesley View Details
- 26 Apr 2024
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How I Spent my 2+2 Deferral: Matthew Young
process requires. The Admissions team knows that you can’t perfectly predict what your path will look like leading up to HBS, but certain things like the passion, values, and mission that guide you today are... View Details