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- 01 Oct 1999
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The Same the World Over: Focusing on Customers and Innovation Brings Success
driver of performance in these organizations, regardless of nationality. Eager to determine whether this finding would also hold true among developing economies, Deshpandé and Farley have expanded their study to include information they...
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Peter K. Jacobs
- 13 Jan 2021
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Silicon Valley’s “Detroit Moment”
cost. And we figured out a path to that low cost because we were really cash-constrained. And I believe those two things are linked. Morrell: The frontier market model has helped Nicole create a more sustainable business, but she knows that’s not what Silicon Valley...
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- 01 Dec 1997
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Making Real Progress in the Middle East: The Bottom-Up, Economic Solution
instigating cross-border opportunities and not wait for government to lead the way. They must recognize the value of the nearby regional markets rather than become mesmerized by the lure of the U.S. and European markets. Government...
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- 25 Feb 2020
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Beyond the Plastisphere
profitable into their value chain.” The firm has certified supply chains in Thailand and Indonesia, which are among the worst contributors of plastic ocean debris, and plans to expand into other parts of Asia and Latin America soon....
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- 01 Jun 2017
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Supercharged
rapid-charging stations capable of recharging a vehicle’s battery in minutes rather than hours—has been a “primary inhibitor” of mass-market adoption. Juan Camargo (MBA 2012), senior manager for value strategy at Cox Automotive—which owns...
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- 01 Mar 2005
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Answering the Call
popularity of this case about an unglamorous product in an obscure industry. “I think its durability comes from the opportunity to discuss the basic management issues it raises — the value of Lincoln’s clear and consistent approaches to...
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- 15 Jun 2021
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The Path Ahead
priorities for the School take shape, alumni generosity—through both the HBS Fund and catalytic investment in key initiatives—will be instrumental in advancing our ambitious agenda. For example: an exploration of how digital transformation efforts can enhance the View Details
- 01 Dec 2003
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Can Manufacturing Keep Its Edge?
relentless innovation and laser-eyed attention to detail are the primary drivers of success. And despite, or perhaps because of, those demands, these manufacturing executives also describe the sense of deep satisfaction their work can...
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- 15 Jun 2021
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June 2021 Books and Podcasts
Alumni Books Boeing Metamorphosis: Launching the 737 and 747, 1965–1969 by John Fredrickson and John Andrew (MBA 1959) Schiffer Military History Welcome to the world of corporate decision-making, workplace gambles, and myriad human interactions. Boeing Metamorphosis...
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- 01 Mar 2009
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Model Patient
state’s estimates. But the major driver is the state’s inability to control costs.” Herzlinger further notes that “universal coverage has not meant universal access. That’s because if you increase demand by so much and you don’t bring...
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- 01 Jun 2008
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A Binary Formula
buildings, this emphasis on science will affect HBS. The unique challenges of managing and leading science-based businesses — certain to be a driver of this century’s new economy — demand new management paradigms. For a core group of HBS...
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- 06 Dec 2021
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Rescue & Recovery
that I won’t be able to lead if we’re not transparent.” “As leaders in purpose-driven organizations, we have to remember that it’s not always driven by a hard business decision or legal decision; we have to look at our values and find the...
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- 01 Mar 2006
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The Little Ice-Cream Company That Could
and a culture that values employees above all and empowers them to excel. Unlike its competitors, Dreyer’s has always insisted on delivering ice cream to grocery stores with its own trucks and drivers to...
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- 01 Mar 2011
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Local Hero
deal with Comcast put us in the content business, with a share not only in baseball broadcasts but also in NBA basketball, Pac-10, and other college sports broadcasts; news shows; magazine shows; and various specials.” When asked about a key View Details
- 01 Mar 2017
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Alumni and Faculty Books for March 2017
age by adapting a current business model to the new marketplace. The book offers critical insights into responding to disruptive shock with three value propositions: repositioning today’s business to maximize resilience; creating a new...
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- 01 Mar 2016
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Alumni and Faculty Books for March 2016
is still an industry, with economic inputs, business models, competitors, value chains, and a dynamic, challenging marketplace. Gaylin examines each of the major segments (Broadway, regional theater, orchestra, opera, and dance) along...
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- 01 Dec 2016
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Vive la Madeleine!
the third of five children. The family placed a heavy emphasis on the value of good, honest labor; at 18, he became a firefighter to help pay his university expenses. The occupying workers also came from large families, and many had...
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- 01 Jun 2006
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India Arrives
bringing in components piecemeal and assembling the phones in India. The business was a huge success, creating the early foundations of what would become Bharti Tele-Ventures, India’s leading private-sector telecom with a market value of...
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Julia Hanna
- 01 Apr 1999
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An Eye to the East
value of building wider connections became even clearer on the afternoon of January 7 when conference delegates sat down after lunch in the ballroom of the harborside Grand Hyatt Hotel. Calling the brainstorming session to order was...
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Alejandro Reyes
- 01 Dec 2017
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Yoga Inc.
chain YogaWorks went public in August, valued at about $40 million; and Wanderlust’s yoga-focused festivals have attracted major crowds and major sponsors. But the bigger the business of yoga gets, the further away it moves from its...
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Deborah Halber