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- 2011
- Working Paper
The Contingent Effect of Absorptive Capacity: An Open Innovation Analysis
By: Andrew A. King and Karim R. Lakhani
Technological advancement and innovation requires the integration of both external knowledge and internal inventiveness. In this paper, we unpack the concept of absorptive capacity and separately explore the effect of different types of prior experience on the capacity...
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Keywords:
Experience and Expertise;
Collaborative Innovation and Invention;
Technological Innovation;
Knowledge Use and Leverage;
Performance Capacity;
Technology Adoption
King, Andrew A., and Karim R. Lakhani. "The Contingent Effect of Absorptive Capacity: An Open Innovation Analysis." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 11-102, April 2011.
- June 2014
- Simulation
Balanced Scorecard Simulation
By: V.G. Narayanan
In this multi-player simulation, students experience the benefits and challenges of using a scorecard to implement strategic initiatives and monitor firm performance. Small teams of students work together to choose a strategy for their company, create a strategy map,...
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- 08 Nov 2023
- Blog Post
Zone Defense: These self-driving, AI-powered drones do recon so soldiers don’t have to
armor, a project known in the press as the “Iron Man suit.” The idea seemed absurd—but not because of the comic-book connotations. Tseng, with a background in mechanical engineering and on-the-ground experience in actual conflict zones...
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Rowan Clarke
Rowan Clarke is a PhD candidate in the Strategy Unit and affiliate of the Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard. His interests are in strategy/entrepreneurship and AI for economic development. His work assists small and medium business entrepreneurs to grow...
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- 2004
- Working Paper
Thinking About Technology: Applying a Cognitive Lens to Technical Change
We apply a cognitive lens to understanding technology trajectories across the life cycle by developing a coevolutionary model of technological frames and technology. Applying that model to each stage of the technology life cycle, we identify conditions under which a...
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Kaplan, Sarah, and Mary Tripsas. "Thinking About Technology: Applying a Cognitive Lens to Technical Change." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 04-039, January 2004. (Revised September 2006, August 2007, April 2008.)
- August 2019 (Revised January 2021)
- Case
The Walt Disney Company: Theme Parks
By: Rory McDonald, Allison Mnookin and Iuliana Mogosanu
As he seeks to place the division he leads on a firm footing for the future, Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, is considering a range of investments designed either to upgrade the guest experience in the company’s existing parks or to expand access...
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McDonald, Rory, Allison Mnookin, and Iuliana Mogosanu. "The Walt Disney Company: Theme Parks." Harvard Business School Case 620-039, August 2019. (Revised January 2021.)
- December 1998
- Case
Pioneer Hi-Bred: Turning Seeds Into Factories
By: F. Warren McFarlan and Melissa Dailey
The agricultural sector is among the preeminent information technology users in our economy," exclaimed an August 1998 Forbes ASAP survey of the U.S. economy's best and worst users of information technology (IT). The survey designated Pioneer Hi-Bred International,...
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Keywords:
Agribusiness;
Multinational Firms and Management;
Information Management;
Infrastructure;
Business Strategy;
Information Technology;
Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry;
Iowa
McFarlan, F. Warren, and Melissa Dailey. "Pioneer Hi-Bred: Turning Seeds Into Factories." Harvard Business School Case 399-095, December 1998.
- Teaching Interest
Overview
Michael has experience in both lecture-based and experiential education teaching methods.
He designed and teaches a 2-day professional development course at Harvard titled “Collaborative Leadership: Building the Organization of the Future” that provides... View Details
He designed and teaches a 2-day professional development course at Harvard titled “Collaborative Leadership: Building the Organization of the Future” that provides... View Details
What It Takes to Become a Great Product Manager
Because I teach a course on product management at Harvard Business School, I am routinely asked “What is the role of a product manager?” The role of product manager (PM) is often referred to as the “CEO of the...
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A Causal Test of the Strength of Weak Ties
The strength of weak ties is an influential social-scientific theory that stresses the importance of weak associations (e.g., acquaintance versus close friendship) in influencing the transmission of information through social networks. However, causal tests of...
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- 21 Feb 2012
- First Look
First Look: Feb. 21
faculty and alums who have experience with corporate boards. It will provide a uniquely HBS perspective on the future of boards. Management Practices across Firms and Countries Authors:Nicholas Bloom, Christos Genakos, Raffaella Sadun,...
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Sean Silverthorne
Strategic Brew: A Market Simulation
Strategic Brew simulates real life challenges facing the strategist. It allows users to experience and internalize the process of strategy formulation, execution, and communication in a simulated context and to see how these processes interplay with other...
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- March 2004 (Revised May 2004)
- Case
Jack Smith (C): Becoming a Toyota Manager (II)
Jack Smith had a stellar career at Chrysler managing major design teams and manufacturing plants before deciding to join industry leader and benchmark Toyota. It is his first day on the job; what will his orientation entail? Cursory walkthroughs and introductions...
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Keywords:
Transition;
Organizational Structure;
Organizational Culture;
Personal Development and Career;
Manufacturing Industry;
Auto Industry
Spear, Steven J. "Jack Smith (C): Becoming a Toyota Manager (II)." Harvard Business School Case 604-060, March 2004. (Revised May 2004.)
- March 2004 (Revised May 2004)
- Case
Jack Smith (B): Becoming a Toyota Manager (I)
Jack Smith had a stellar career at Chrysler managing major design teams and manufacturing plants before deciding to join industry leader and benchmark Toyota. It is his first day on the job; what will his orientation entail? Cursory walkthroughs and introductions...
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Keywords:
Transition;
Organizational Structure;
Organizational Culture;
Personal Development and Career;
Manufacturing Industry;
Auto Industry
Spear, Steven J. "Jack Smith (B): Becoming a Toyota Manager (I)." Harvard Business School Case 604-059, March 2004. (Revised May 2004.)
- June 2014
- Case
Making Progress at IDEO
By: Teresa M. Amabile and Katrina Flanagan
This case focuses on different types of client relationships at IDEO, the value of these relationships for IDEO and clients, and the implications for IDEO designers' everyday experience of work. As new types of client work have shifted away from the more classic design...
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Keywords:
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Motivation and Incentives;
Employees;
Customer Focus and Relationships;
Service Industry
Amabile, Teresa M., and Katrina Flanagan. "Making Progress at IDEO." Harvard Business School Case 814-123, June 2014.
- 19 Jul 2019
- News
What Useful Roles Can Aspiring Entrepreneurs Take On?
- Article
Naturals and Strivers: Preferences and Beliefs about Sources of Achievement
By: Chia-Jung Tsay and Mahzarin R. Banaji
To understand how talent and achievement are perceived, three experiments compared the assessments of "naturals" and "strivers." Professional musicians learned about two pianists, equal in achievement but who varied in the source of achievement: the "natural" with...
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- 26 Sep 2023
- Research & Ideas
Unpacking That Icky Feeling of 'Shopping' for Diverse Job Candidates
Monster.com or Indeed, and others designed specifically to recruit high-quality candidates from racial minority groups. Jackson observed that ShopCo leaders reacted with distaste to recruitment platforms in the second category that took a...
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by Kristen Senz