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08 Feb 2017
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How I Chose My HBS Recommenders

education, and economic development. There are a few common reasons why most of my classmates wanted to come to HBS. I chose HBS for two reasons. First, it provided me with an opportunity to reflect on my life and career thus far, and... View Details

January 15, 2019
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Is Your Company's Strategy Aligned with Your Ownership Model?

By: Josh Baron

The legacy of Vanguard founder John Bogle has brought attention to the transformative influence of ownership structures within the business world. Bogle's revolutionary insight into the limitations of active fund management led to the widespread adoption of index... View Details

Keywords: Ownership Type; Business Strategy; Organizational Structure; Strength and Weakness; Competitive Advantage

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22 Dec 2022
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TOP 10 MBA VOICES BLOGS OF 2022

unique and tailored to various learning styles. One of the most powerful ways of learning is through reflection, including through reflections of others. This is why, as a fan of all things entrepreneurship, I took time over the previous... View Details

03 Jul 2008
What Do You Think?

Are Followers About to Get Their Due?

Summing Up Are leadership and followership joined at the hip? It seems impossible to separate the two. They are reflective of one another. These are two of the predominant opinions expressed in one way or another by respondents to this... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

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Alumni Career Guide - Alumni

IN LEADERS & IDEAS GIVE TO HBS INVEST IN LEADERS & IDEAS Give to HBS Learn about Planned Giving Recognition for Your HBS Giving According to our records, you have not made a new gift or pledge in recent years (pledge payments not View Details

27 Jun 2019
Research & Ideas

Rituals Strengthen Couples. Here’s Why They’re Good for Business, Too

that translates into higher relationship satisfaction." Note: Participants were asked to rate on a scale of 1-9 their agreement with statements that reflect their relationship commitment, investment, and satisfaction. Source: “Rituals and... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

07 Aug 2013
Working Paper Summaries

Debating the Responsibility of Capitalism in Historical and Global Perspective

Keywords: by Geoffrey G. Jones

July 2019 (Revised May 2021)
Case

Acelerex

By: John R. Wells and Benjamin Weinstock

In early 2019, Randell Johnson, Founder and Chief Executive of Acelerex, was reflecting on the company’s first year of rapid growth and the challenges of scaling the business that lay ahead. Acelerex was riding the waves of change taking place in electrical power grids... View Details

Keywords: Energy; Energy Sources; Growth Management; Expansion; Global Strategy; Cash Flow; Energy Industry; Web Services Industry; Consulting Industry

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04 Apr 2023
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Maersk’s Journey to Decarbonize Shipping

reflects their aggressive decarbonization goals Another interesting facet of our visit was a discussion with Maersk’s government affairs director. He talked about how new rules by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)—a UN agency... View Details

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Launching Tech Ventures | HBS Online

expect participation in the social learning elements of the course by offering feedback on others’ reflections and contributing to conversations on the platform. Participants who fail to complete the course requirements will not receive a... View Details

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Magashe Ngoepe

Why did you choose this path at this point in time? Under COVID, the world is full of uncertainty. The MBA helped place certainty into my life and compelled me to pause and reflect on new paths and opportunities for the future. I got... View Details

12 Nov 2021
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Alumni Business Leaders on Confronting the Climate Change Challenge

imperative that we engage immediately with each of these challenges—individually and collectively. The decisions we make about how to manage our investments, our business operations, our supply chains, our people, and our corporate culture all need to View Details

06 Mar 2020
Book

A Great Teacher's Lessons for Leading

educators, teachers, and role models. They see themselves as administrators and their identity is not based on teaching. All I am inviting them to do is to reflect and ask themselves how their day would unfold differently if they saw... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Education

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Celebrating 100 Years of the HBS Case Method

presenting reflections on this important teaching method on our website, Celebrating 100 years of Case Method Teaching & Learning. We invite you to: Explore an illustrated timeline of 100 years of the Case Method at HBS (scroll down on... View Details

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Mireya Iglesias Ayala

journey. Approach each step purposefully, allocating your time, energy, and focus accordingly. Whether it is studying for standardized tests, cultivating professional relationships, or reflecting on your aspirations, be intentional in... View Details

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Volunteering? Volunteer Now Make a Gift INVEST IN LEADERS & IDEAS GIVE TO HBS INVEST IN LEADERS & IDEAS Give to HBS Learn about Planned Giving Recognition for Your HBS Giving According to our records, you have not made a new gift or pledge in recent years (pledge... View Details

25 Aug 2022
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Up on the Corner

unsuccessful) plans to redevelop Union Square and other parts of Southwest Baltimore, Dlodlo began by asking residents what they wanted and needed. Everything about Madikizela, from the incorporation of culturally diverse retail to the inclusion of a makerspace for... View Details

Keywords: Alexander Gelfand; photographed by Melissa Golden; Real Estate

30 Aug 2004
Research & Ideas

Real Estate: The Most Imperfect Asset

economic terms is a certain kind of transaction cost or tax or another one of those market imperfections. Q: How are these trends reflected in your teaching? A: All of my research and cases over the last several years have been in these... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Johnston; Construction; Real Estate

05 Mar 2019
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Part 2: Military Transition and the JD/MBA - The Path to Your Goals

additional time in the military beyond your initial service requirement or enlistment, you’re going to be even older than the average veteran. That lends some advantages. As someone with above average life and career experience—and hopefully someone who has View Details

19 Jan 2022
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From Retail to HBS: How I’m Building a Career Path at the Intersection of Arts, Culture, and Business

first single, allowing me to get hands-on experience outside of the classroom. Another academic highlight was Authentic Leadership Development (ALD), taught by Professor Scott Snook. I find myself returning to the reflections and... View Details

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