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February 2023
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Graphic Packaging: Project Cowboy (A)

By: Benjamin C. Esty and E. Scott Mayfield

In July 2019, Graphic Packaging CEO Michael Doss was proposing a $600 million investment in a new machine to produce coated recycled board (CRB), a type of paper packaging used for consumer products (cups, cereal boxes, beverage boxes, etc.) that utilized recycled... View Details

Keywords: Capital Budgeting; Growth Management; Demand and Consumers; Duopoly and Oligopoly; Competitive Strategy; Competitive Advantage; Expansion; Value Creation; Supply and Industry; Pulp and Paper Industry; Manufacturing Industry; United States; North America

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29 Mar 2022
Book

5 Qualities That Help Companies Thrive for Decades—Even Centuries

a quality product or a service, pays off handsomely,” says Khanna. “You’re a role model for others who would rather live in that way.” When Aga, former head of equipment manufacturer Thermax, went to the board to propose a zero-corruption... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

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Katie Sadler

become life-long mentors. What is your favorite childhood memory? Every summer, my mom would pile our family, including two dogs, into a minivan and we would drive from Michigan to Maine to spend the summer with my grandparents. We spent time at the beach, played View Details

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Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab | About

serving over the years as Co-Chairs of their respective MBA Class Reunion Campaigns. They are three-term members of the HBS Board of Dean’s Advisors and are currently serving as Vice Chairs for the HBS Campaign. Additionally, Steve has... View Details

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Women at HBS - Alumni

The Women’s Leadership Forum Women on Boards HBS Women’s Association Academic and Campus Links Race, Gender & Equity Initiative Women’s Student Association Celebrating the 50th anniversary of women being admitted to the full-time MBA... View Details

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Alumni - Business & Environment

team can help you through career coaching, the alumni resume database, and board membership. Lifelong Learning As a lifelong member of the HBS community, you have access to insights, training, expertise, and support from faculty and... View Details

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Business Fundamentals Course - CORe | HBS Online

inform the Admissions Board of non-degree preparatory coursework (including CORe), this is one of many application elements and will be considered in the larger context of a holistic selection process. Will my participation in CORe factor... View Details

15 Aug 2023

Demystifying the MBA Application

Spend 30 minutes with members of the HBS Admissions Board as we walk through the HBS application and offer tips on how to approach the application process. View Details

25 Mar 2014
First Look

First Look: March 25

they realized they would have to go back to the drawing board to better gauge which investors would have an appetite for this type of investment and how best to market the fund to those parties going forward. Purchase this case:... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

18 Jun 2020
Research & Ideas

What Is an "Essential" Purchase for a Low-Income Family?

conditioning," Hagerty says. "It shows people do this across the board and even with very seemingly basic amenities. We seem to believe the poor have more basic basic needs." Implications The implications are unsettling.... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

Dec 03 2023
Testimonial

Transitioning from the C-suite to the Boardroom

21 Jul 2021
Research & Ideas

What Does an ESG Score Really Say About a Company?

Receiving more information can clarify the complex, but not when it comes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores. A recent study shows that the more information a company discloses about its ESG practices, the more rating agencies disagree on how well... View Details

Keywords: by Kristen Senz

27 Jan 2023
Op-Ed

Have We Lost Sight of Integrity?

They have been found guilty and sentenced to prison sentences of 11 and 13 years, respectively. Former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook agreed to pay a $400,000 fine and accept a five-year ban on serving on public company boards on... View Details

Keywords: by Bill George

13 Feb 2014
Research & Ideas

Managing the Family Business: Leadership Roles

requires that key stakeholders join together into one or more groups: A shareholders' council and an annual meeting of the owners to serve the governance needs of the owners. A board of directors to serve the governance needs of the... View Details

Keywords: by John A. Davis

01 Jun 2000
News

Going Public: Margaret M. Crotty

helped her get through her own sixteen-hour ordeal. While on a weekend vacation from Save the Children in 1995, Crotty boarded one of Indonesia's chronically overcrowded ferryboats. Several hours into the trip, as night was falling, the... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

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By: Rohit Deshpande

Rohit Deshpandé is Sebastian S. Kresge Professor of Marketing at Harvard Business Schoolwhere he currently teaches in the Owner/President Management Program and in other executive education offerings. He has also taught global branding, international marketing, and... View Details

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In the Community | About

on advisory boards at local organizations. $ 270 k total donations and in-kind support to Greater Boston organizations Local Organizations Supported (partial) Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation Brian Honan Foundation... View Details

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1.4.2 Classroom Environment - MBA

allowed to attend classes as guests of students and may attend in person or via Zoom. All class guests must be approved by the faculty in advance of the class session. Classroom Decorations: Various announcements of interest to students may be posted on the bulletin... View Details

05 Jul 2006
What Do You Think?

How Important Is “Executive Intelligence” for Leaders?

defined? How can an organization, beginning with its board of directors, insure that EI is being factored into the selection and development of leaders? What implications does this have for business school curricula? What do you think?... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

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HBS Entrepreneurship Summit - Alumni

Business Administration Leslie Feinzaig (MBA 2007), Founder & Managing Director, Graham & Walker Venture Fund; Founder, Female Founders Alliance Sarah Fay, Glasswing Ventures and All Raise Chapter Lea 10:15–11:45 a.m. Founders & Builders Track: Small Group Discussions... View Details

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