Contributions - Publications - Faculty & Research

26 Nov 2001
Research & Ideas

How Toyota Turns Workers Into Problem Solvers

in this (self-reflective) design, testing, and improvement so that (nearly) everyone can contribute at or near his or her potential, and when the parts come together the whole is much, much greater than the sum of the parts. Q: What are... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Johnston; Manufacturing; Transportation; Auto

02 Jun 2010
What Do You Think?

How Do You Weigh Strategy, Execution, and Culture in an Organization’s Success?

today's business school curricula? If so, why? And can they best be addressed? What do you think? Original Article During the course of research for a book I'm writing, I have had the opportunity to talk with a number of managers about the degree to which strategy,... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

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John H. McArthur | About

on August 20, 2019 outside Boston, Massachusetts. His energy and leadership kept HBS at the forefront of business education and laid a foundation of intellectual growth and development on which the School continues to build today. His View Details

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Organizational Behavior Awards & Honors - Faculty & Research

Business Review for “Getting Serious About Diversity” (November–December 2020) with David A. Thomas. Robin J. Ely : Received the 2020 Robert F. Greenhill Service Award for continued outstanding contributions to the HBS community. Robin J.... View Details

01 Sep 2023
News

The Exchange: Where Ethics Meet Economics

decisions in the world—doctors, lawyers, diplomats all make important decisions. But business leaders are deciding how thousands or millions of people end up using a platform. Mike’s work with Airbnb is an example. He documents how Airbnb created a website that View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint; Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services; Information

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Global Business Course | HBS Online

of social learning opportunities. In addition to module and assignment completion, we expect you to offer feedback on others’ reflections and contribute to conversations on the platform. Participants who fail to complete the course... View Details

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Career Support - Business & Environment

organizations is based on the employing organization's contribution amount. Students founding their own ventures must provide a thoughtful and detailed plan for the summer (i.e. roadmap for development, experimentation, and accomplishing... View Details

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Wombi Rose

Venture Competition, gathering important feedback along the way. As part of the i-lab's VIP program, LovePop got critical inventory space and one-on-one mentoring from Adrian Gill, the former leader of Puma's footwear division who has View Details

Keywords: Consulting; Manufacturing/Energy; Retail/Hospitality

01 Dec 2009
News

One Man Crime Wave

S. McNamara, were few; he apparently did not return for reunions nor did he contribute to the Bulletin’s Class Notes. At graduation, MacDonald requested that his diploma be mailed to him. From Cambridge, MacDonald moved his family back to... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons; fiction writing; Arts, Entertainment; Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

06 Jan 2021
Blog Post

My HBS Student Loan Story: Gorick Ng (MBA 2018)

consulting for two years prior to coming to HBS. Growing up in a family that prioritized saving for a rainy day, I had been contributing as much as I could to retirement savings. I was relieved to find that doing so would not hurt my... View Details

01 Sep 2005
News

Gifts Create Frist Financial Aid Fund

variety of people the chance to experience what we did.” “HBS has made a significant contribution to our personal and professional lives,” noted Tommy Frist, who cites the friendships, intellectual stimulation, and inspiration to work... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

30 Oct 2019
Research & Ideas

How to Recover Gracefully After Shutting Down Your Startup

stages of grief, they’re ready to reflect on what went wrong, how they contributed to the outcome, and whether they want to pursue another entrepreneurial venture. “When things go wrong, it’s human nature to blame others—say, investors... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

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Agents of Change: The Founding of the African-American Student Union

and society at large, gradually became more welcoming to students of color." 1 Agents of Change examines the African American experience at HBS from 1915 to 1990. The exhibition focuses on the establishment and subsequent impact of AASU on the African American... View Details

19 Jan 2022
Blog Post

From Retail to HBS: How I’m Building a Career Path at the Intersection of Arts, Culture, and Business

the HBS classroom, debating with and in front of 90+ incredibly smart peers in my section. How did your retail background contribute to your experience at HBS? So many ways! It could be both a blessing and a curse in the classroom.... View Details

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McCollum Center | About

HBS Visiting Committee, talked about the importance of the School’s “pioneering” role in executive development. “We are in the midst of a knowledge explosion unprecedented in history,” he said. “Our challenge in business is not just to cope with it, but to View Details

24 Nov 2003
Research & Ideas

Boards and Corporate Governance: A Balanced Scorecard Approach

governance. —Robert S. Kaplan — Board Balanced Scorecard: This tool adopts the Balanced Scorecard methodology and framework and clarifies specifically how the board intends to contribute to the organization. It provides clear statements... View Details

Keywords: Re: Robert S. Kaplan & Krishna G. Palepu

05 May 2008
Research & Ideas

Connecting with Consumers Using Deep Metaphors

nonroutine problems with no clear solution. It may not even be evident what the problem is, only that there is one. I have collected considerable data on this topic and will be conducting further interviews to understand the qualities of mind that View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Consumer Products