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the Art of American Advertising - Advertising Products

Chromolithographs—lithographs printed in multiple colors by means of a complex process of color separation that used one stone for each color—produced stunning, eye-catching advertisements in bold tones. “Even a cheap label has a depth... View Details

Portrait Project

Josh Bronstein

opportunity, a next step, and true meaning in what he or she spends such a huge portion of life doing. I want to enable people to realize their dreams through their work. Helping all employees chart their own individual course doesn't... View Details

30 Aug 2004
Research & Ideas

Real Estate: The Most Imperfect Asset

brought greater transparency and more discipline and efficiency to an undisciplined, inefficient market. Unfortunately, there's no doubt that more and better information means it will be harder to be the alpha, as Professor Andre Perold... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Johnston; Construction; Real Estate

07 Feb 2019
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How Big Companies Can Outrun Disruption

scale might actually be an advantage for innovation motivated me to write this book. Lagace: As you say, innovation is a broad term. What does it mean to you? Pisano: Innovation means change that creates... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

14 Mar 2022
Research & Ideas

Lessons from COVID-19: The Business Skills Doctors Need

training in leadership and management skills, such as supply chain management, interpersonal communication, and strategic planning. Yet these skills are important for the well-being of doctors and their colleagues and can mean the... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Health

Research Summary

Managing Processes

David A. Garvin is examining the nature and use of managerial and organizational processes—the means by which work is accomplished—including strategic processes that chart corporate direction, resource allocation processes that distribute funds,... View Details

26 Oct 2015
Research & Ideas

What’s the Value of a Win in College Athletics?

established schools, an 8 percentage point increase in regular season football winning percentage translated into a 3 percent revenue increase. That means typically one more win per season is worth an average of $1 million, which for the... View Details

Keywords: by Roberta Holland; Sports; Education

06 Jun 2005
What Do You Think?

Is a “Level Playing Field” a Good Thing?

very notion of a level playing field is a myth. There never has been a level field and there never will be. . . . Let the market decide for itself and it will work out." Radhika Unni adds, "I don't think that there will ever be a level playing field. . . .... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

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HBS - Financials | Supplemental Financial Information

percent of market value. The payout rate for fiscal 2021 met that target at 5.2 percent, consistent with the prior year. The utilization of a payout formula means that the annual payout rate is generally lower following years of... View Details

Portrait Project

Sonakshi Bose

classmates had abandoned me during a game of hide-and-seek, hoping I would get lost. They succeeded. As I breathlessly ran back, with my new vow of meanness in mind, I marched up to the bullies and said – nothing. The TV was on, and the... View Details

02 Oct 2017
What Do You Think?

Do Bitcoin and Digital Currency Have a Future?

specialized form of central planning. “A change from the current insane, superstitious, or religious belief in official money may occur sooner than expected.” Xingang, on the other hand, worried that digital currencies are instruments that are “not yet properly... View Details

Keywords: by James L. Heskett; Financial Services

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Options: Basics for finding price data

valid Strike price: price at which the option can be bought or sold American option: This style of option can be exercised at any time up to the expiration date. European option: This style of option can be exercised only at the expiration date. This View Details

18 Dec 2006
Lessons from the Classroom

Grooming Next-Generation Leaders

to be, says Sasser. Not everyone will be CEO some day, and having an enjoyable and challenging career doesn't have to mean becoming CEO. The key to career success is to draw on a variety of leadership styles at appropriate times.... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

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Global Business Course | HBS Online

Global Business are eligible for a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Business School Online. Participants are expected to fully complete all coursework in a thoughtful and timely manner. This will mean completing each course module... View Details

10 Apr 2023
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Leading the Way

bought Standard Printing Company, a provider of bill printing and mailing services, and business form printing. Since then, Trejo has been learning the ropes as president and CEO, while Trujillo serves as Chairman. Together, they are working to make sure the company... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

14 Feb 2019
Blog Post

LOVE At HBS

kids sometimes means disciplining them, letting them struggle and occasionally asking them to do things they don’t want to do. However, despite the challenges of parenthood I’ve found that my capacity to love expands every day. My love... View Details

22 Feb 2022
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A World of Difference

inclusion tomorrow or today? Today, by miles, because not only are the problems going to stack up, but also your employee base is watching you, and they’re watching you choose not to do it. Inclusion is an urgent goal, and it is so achievable. I don’t View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint

24 Nov 2003
Research & Ideas

Boards and Corporate Governance: A Balanced Scorecard Approach

This means less "show-and-tell" presentations and more open, interactive, strategic discussions. It is only through greater focus and proactive setting of the board's agenda that boards can discharge their responsibilities while... View Details

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

01 Mar 2008
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THE 6 MYTHS OF CREATIVITY

basically disengage from the work. Unfortunately, downsizing will remain a fact of life, which means that leaders need to focus on the things that get hit. Communication and collaboration decline significantly. So too does people’s sense... View Details

Keywords: Arts, Sports, Language, Driving, and Other Schools; Educational Services; Management

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Providers - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

Employers Suppliers Policymakers Providers Providers Every health care provider has the opportunity to dramatically increase value for patients . This means better care for less cost. By focusing on value, providers can increase... View Details

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