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- 01 Jun 2023
- HBS Case
A Nike Executive Hid His Criminal Past to Turn His Life Around. What If He Didn't Have To?
call for greater equity by revamping their hiring practices, research shows that a blemished past continues to impede many workers as they attempt to launch and advance their careers. A record of incarceration can be an especially huge stumbling block, often viewed as...
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- 07 Jul 2008
- Research & Ideas
Innovation Corrupted: How Managers Can Avoid Another Enron
growth and skyrocketing stock price made it difficult for most directors to challenge management's strategy and tactics. Still, board members understood that Enron was trying to move underperforming assets and potential investment losses off its balance sheet. View Details
- 07 Jul 2022
- HBS Case
How a Multimillion-Dollar Ice Cream Startup Melted Down (and Bounced Back)
An Ample Hills Creamery store in Disney World would be part of the deal, necessitating, Smith thought, a new factory. He set out to build it in high-cost Brooklyn—the Red Hook neighborhood—to show the company’s commitment to its...
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by Pamela Reynolds
- 01 Nov 2017
- What Do You Think?
What Are the Real Lessons of the Wells Fargo Case?
“be skeptical. In this case it was cross-selling retail products.” Outliers in competitive industries raise a red flag, he wrote. A number of causes for the alleged fraudulent behavior at Wells Fargo were put forth. They included poor...
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Named Fellowship Funds - Alumni
was established by Maggie Lubbers Birk and Nick Birk (both MBA 2013) on the occasion of their 5th Reunion. Maggie works at Bain & Company, where she specializes in merger integration. She holds a BSBA in economics and accounting from the...
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- 13 May 2022
- Research & Ideas
Company Reviews on Glassdoor: Petty Complaints or Signs of Potential Misconduct?
malfeasance but can cause problems nonetheless. “They are not even designed to detect misconduct, which is part of what makes this work—employees feel much more comfortable talking than they might in a narrower platform,” says Campbell. Searching for View Details
- 13 Mar 2023
- Op-Ed
How Leaders Should Leave
chain, in which case that manager will likely be happy to consider language that you might propose regarding your contributions. Avoid a statement that you are leaving to pursue other interests or spend more time with family; these are View Details
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by John Quelch
- 12 Apr 2022
- Book
Racism, Colonialism, and Britain's Legacy of Violence
Britain’s 20th century empire was the largest in human history, with a quarter of the world’s land and nearly 700 million people. Yet the empire drew its strength from violence. That’s the conclusion Harvard Business School Professor Caroline Elkins draws in her new...
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by Avery Forman
- Profile
Eduardo Avalos
your most memorable classroom moment? HBS has a section tradition called Flag Day in which we deliver small presentations on each country represented our classroom. I am a dual citizen of Mexico and the U.S. I proudly represent two...
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Healthy Outcomes - Managing the Future of Work
HBS alum and Care.com CEO Sheila Marcelo, demographic trends and the changing role of women in the workforce mean that employers must “do the math” when it comes to care. By not accounting for costs like reduced productivity and increased...
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Mastering Strategy Execution
By: Robert Simons
Professor Robert Simons’ research encompasses three areas of management accountability that are the foundation for successful strategy execution: organization design, performance measurement and control, and risk management. In addition, Simons is interested in the... View Details
- 27 Jan 2023
- Op-Ed
Have We Lost Sight of Integrity?
means “telling the truth.” Santos has since admitted the lies he told during his campaign but has repeatedly refused to take accountability for his actions, referring to them as merely “embellishments” of his resume. Integrity is not the...
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by Bill George
- 01 Mar 2024
- News
In Harmony
I read, where I write. It’s where I find some little drops of peace.” The red and blue taegeuk at the center of South Korea’s flag represents the infinite interaction between the universe’s energies, similar...
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- 09 Jul 2020
- Research & Ideas
It’s Time to Reset Decision-Making in Your Organization
writes about VUCA and its application in the business world, says red teamers “don’t simply shoot holes in a plan [they require] leaders to move beyond ‘that won’t happen’ to ‘what if this occurs.” Red team...
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by Boris Groysberg and Sarah Abbott
- 21 Sep 2020
- Research & Ideas
Are You Sabotaging Your Own Company?
permit short-cuts to be taken in order to expedite decisions.” “Make ‘speeches.’ Talk as frequently as possible and at great length. Illustrate your ‘points’ by long anecdotes and accounts of personal experiences.” “When possible, refer...
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by Dina Gerdeman
- 16 Jul 2007
- Research & Ideas
Understanding the ‘Want’ vs. ’Should’ Decision
Like having both an angel and a devil whispering advice in our ears, consumers often wrestle with the "want" versus "should" decision. Yes, I want to purchase that chocolate bar, but I should snack on granola instead. Yes, I want the gleaming View Details
- 27 May 2015
- Blog Post
What is an HBS Section?
and contribute in the discussion. That allows for a very smooth transition into a learning environment where speaking up is crucial for success. Neil: Section increases the level of accountability in each class. It’s one thing to come...
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- 16 Mar 2015
- Research & Ideas
Advice on Advice
issues you have faced or by neglecting to ask the kind of probing, relevant questions that will get to the heart of the matter Giving self-centered guidance According to Garvin, advice-seekers should see a red View Details
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by Dina Gerdeman
- 18 Jan 2016
- Research & Ideas
Hazard Warning: The Unacceptable Cost of Toxic Workers
what he calls the negative outliers. The estimated cost—based on turnover triggered by the toxic worker and the cost associated with new hires and training—is likely on the low end, Minor says, because it doesn’t take into account...
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by Roberta Holland
- 01 Sep 2023
- News
Case Study: The Home Team
Illustration by Jon Krause Illustration by Jon Krause Brendan Kennealey (MBA 2006) wasn’t even searching for a business idea. A couple of years ago, the Wilmington, Delaware, native met up with an old friend who’d bought a new house. Over dinner this friend enumerated...
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