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- 17 Apr 2019
- Blog Post
Making Sabbaticals Mainstream Series: Marty
their sabbaticals, all three of the founders ended up leaving the firm voluntarily (and happily.) Summit persisted and has thrived, countering the belief that all turnover - especially among founders - is detrimental to company...
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- 16 Jun 2003
- Research & Ideas
Peeling Back the Global Brand
Few would argue that detergent is about as dull a product as might exist. Yet the odyssey of laundry soap and dishwashing liquid in Europe, according to two presenters, shines a streak of sunlight on some of the messier issues of marketing, specifically the View Details
- 19 Jun 2018
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, June 19, 2018
through the lens of their mistaken theory, meaning a person may ignore or discard information her mistaken theory leads her to consider unimportant. We propose solution concepts embedding such channeled attention that predict when a mistaken theory will View Details
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Dina Gerdeman
- 25 Jun 2024
- Research & Ideas
How Transparency Sped Innovation in a $13 Billion Wireless Sector
nuanced’ The impact of openness on supply chains will vary from sector to sector. “It’s so nuanced,” Greenstein says. “We found you have to be really persistent and precise when it comes to identifying (the impact) of openness. You have...
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- 17 Jan 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research: January 17
explained why question-asking led to speed-dating success. We also find that, despite the persistent and beneficial effects of asking questions, people do not anticipate that question-asking increases interpersonal liking. Publisher's...
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Sean Silverthorne
- 05 Sep 2007
- First Look
First Look: September 5, 2007
Hybrid Locomotive project. Purchase this case: http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/b01/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=907048 Leasing Computers at Persistent Learning Harvard Business School Case 108-014 Newly public View Details
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Martha Lagace
- 06 Apr 2020
- Research & Ideas
Where Do Workers Go When the Robots Arrive?
in part because the population is aging. A key question for policymakers centers on whether local labor markets can adjust or whether a population drop tied to robots will lead to persistent levels of unemployment and growing regional...
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- 31 Oct 2017
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, October 31, 2017
heterogeneity in consumer sophistication could explain the prevalence and persistence of misconduct at such firms. Misconduct is concentrated at firms with retail customers and in counties with low education, elderly populations, and high...
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by Sean Silverthorne
- 23 Nov 1999
- Research & Ideas
The Future of the Venture Capital Cycle
run: firms that persist in such a strategy will eventually achieve low returns and be unable to raise follow-on funds. The types of factors that will determine the long-run, steady-state supply of venture capital in the economy are likely...
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- 27 Feb 2024
- Blog Post
IFC India: Development while Decarbonizing - Understanding India’s Agriculture Landscape
agricultural sector, which is respectful of the structural and cultural norms that still persist today. At the core of WayCool's strategy lies a deep understanding of the challenges plaguing Indian farmers – from fragmented supply chains...
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- 06 May 2019
- News
Startup Talk in Chicago
participate in this event with our Entrepreneurship Council,” says Wasko. “What was apparent to me was Penny’s persistence and willingness to step up to challenges, which is the hallmark of the successful entrepreneur. She has had great...
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- 03 Mar 2010
- What Do You Think?
To What Degree Does “Identity” Affect Economic Performance?
investors-problems that may otherwise persist for many years." The questions this raises are: Just what solutions address Shiller's concerns? How can they be achieved? Can businesses, for example, be provided with incentives to...
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by Jim Heskett
- 11 Sep 2017
- Blog Post
7 Lessons from My Time at HBS
I am. I will not be afraid to also show my weaknesses. I am confident that this is the only way I will be able to be myself. Some people will like it, others will not. However, at least, they will know me for who I am and not someone else. 3. Be patient and View Details
- 01 Feb 2000
- News
The Future Is Now: 21st-Century Business Pondered at HBS Forum
site, but building a persistent brand is a difficult and expensive proposition. "Online customers clamor for attention to be paid to them," she said. "They expect a high degree of customization and politeness." The next panel moved from...
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- 18 Oct 2004
- Research & Ideas
The Bias of Wall Street Analysts
those that are the most optimistic, on average. All else equal, managers would clearly favor hiring a brokerage with analysts that are the most optimistic about the firm's future prospects. Analysts are persistently overoptimistic in...
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Private Equity Finance - Course Catalog
consistently add value: what are the persistent and repeatable sources of risk-adjusted excess returns in the private equity space, what skills and institutional features enable that success, and what opportunities and challenges are...
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- 28 Sep 2009
- Research & Ideas
Improving Accountability at the World Bank
Editor's Note: As an institution charged with fighting global poverty, the World Bank has found itself on the firing line of late. Critics cite a persistent lack of transparency and failure to include local insights in decision-making...
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by Alnoor Ebrahim
- Web
Persistence, Progress & Pride: How Leaders Can Support LGBTQ+ Organizational Culture - Blog: RaGE Report
professional accomplishments through organization and self-advocacy against a society that is slow to shed its history. Today, we’re highlighting research from HBS Professor Letian Zhang that illustrates the challenges that persist for...
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- 02 Jan 2012
- Research & Ideas
Most Popular Articles of 2011
he doesn't fall in the bottom of his group is likely to worsen his productivity, while an employee who simply learns that he isn't in the top of his group is not likely to change his work habits at all. Persistence is effective. Employees...
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by Staff
- 23 Oct 2007
- First Look
First Look: October 23, 2007
low-persistence shocks. Section 2 presents evidence on the persistence of macro series. Section 3 presents different strategies to modeling this persistence. Section 4 presents evidence that supports the view that high- and medium-term...
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Sean Silverthorne