Talent and Talent Management - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Dec 2009
News

The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle

national security and a civilian tech sector that is the main engine of the economy. Another plus is Israel’s cluster of great universities, large companies, start-ups, and “connective tissue” such as... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne; National Security and International Affairs; National Security and International Affairs

22 Nov 2017
News

How to Build a Winning Culture on a Losing Team

of course the talented people that work here. Morrell: Yeah. Talk about that. I mean, I find that really interesting, how you build and maintain a winning culture in the face of a losing record. O'Neil:... View Details

03 Nov 2009
First Look

First Look: Nov. 3

http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/product/608054-PDF-ENG Gucci Group: Freedom within the Framework F. Asís Martinez-Jerez, Elena Corsi, and Vincent DessainHarvard Business School Case 109-079 Gucci Group's CEO had to decide if his... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

01 Oct 2002
News

Class Notes Extra

management techniques to the bank his grandfather founded. In the process, he has gained international attention and praise. Cultural differences between U.S. and Thai... View Details

23 Mar 2011
Research & Ideas

China’s 60-Year Road from Revolution to World Power

more) of small landlords; and the consequent destruction of entrepreneurial talent as well as opportunity. To this we must add the execution of between three to five million alleged... View Details

Keywords: by William C. Kirby

02 Oct 2000
Research & Ideas

Networked Incubators: Hothouses of the New Economy

diffusion of new technologies. A networked incubator can provide tremendous value to a start-up team through connections that help forge crucial strategic partnerships, recruit highly talented people, and... View Details

Keywords: by Morten T. Hansen, Henry W. Chesbrough, Nitin Nohria & Donald N. Sull

21 Feb 2017
News

How Michael Sheresky Helped Hidden Figures See the Light

Photo via Vanity Fair Photo via Vanity Fair Talent agent Michael Sheresky (MBA 1997) is half of a Hollywood power duo that helped the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures become a box office success. A recent feature in Vanity Fair details... View Details

Keywords: Arts, Entertainment

12 May 2009
First Look

First Look: May 12, 2009

http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/09-078.pdf Deep Dives: The Role of Top Management in Linking Relevant Capabilities to Core Activities Authors:Howard H. Yu and Joseph L. Bower Abstract The inability of... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

Michael Ovitz

Ovitz founded and led one of the most successful talent agencies in Hollywood. By representing both scriptwriters and actors he was able to offer a unique service that often... View Details

Keywords: Services

22 May 2012
First Look

First Look: May 22

require a grand organizational makeover or buy-in from the CEO. All it takes is collaboration between you and your team-working together and making small, doable changes. What started as an experiment with a... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

15 Aug 2011
Research & Ideas

A New Model for Business: The Museum

for-profit businesses today." Product curation, by necessity, requires talent and care. "Most consumers bristle at constraints on choice or heavy-handed guidance about what they should want, even though... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

02 Jun 2021
News

The NBA's African Expansion

academies to build a pipeline of talent and expand the NBA’s brand. “This growth will come to life by, amongst other things, increasing the NBA’s footprint in Africa and... View Details

Keywords: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries; Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

18 Jul 2016
Research & Ideas

Is Greed Ruining Private Equity Firms?

who shave off what is considered excess pay for their efforts can destabilize private equity firms. Source: Nic McPhee (CC 2.0) “Short-term greediness is affecting the long-term stability and continuity of the firm,” Ivashina says. “If... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Banking; Financial Services

18 Jul 2005
Research & Ideas

Identify Emerging Market Opportunities

they are at the mercy of big companies. Labor Markets. In spite of emerging markets' large populations, multinationals have trouble recruiting managers and other skilled workers because the quality of View Details

Keywords: by Tarun Khanna, Krishna G. Palepu & Jayant Sinha

01 Jun 2002
News

Up to the Challenge: Ken Baumgartner - Sticking with It

soon became very clear that Baumgartner had an undeniable talent for the game. After developing his skills in a Canadian junior league and in Europe, he put his full-time college plans on hold when he began... View Details

Keywords: Amy Burton; hockey; education; family; career paths; personal priorities; Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries; Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries; Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

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Entrepreneurship Outside the Valley - Course Catalog

and a focus on becoming profitable. Similarly, in countries with high inflation and currency devaluation, managing revenue and expenses can... View Details

28 Jun 2016
First Look

June 28, 2016

forthcoming Management Science The First Deal: The Division of Founder Equity in New Ventures By: Hellmann, Thomas F., and Noam Wasserman Abstract—We examine the trade-off between efficiency View Details