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- October 14, 2019
- Article
The CEO's Guide to Retirement
By: Bill George
Some CEOs remain in the role too long, hurting investors, employees, and their own legacy. The author sees a frequent reason for that: CEOs don’t know how to identify the optimal time to retire, and they procrastinate because they can’t imagine what they will do after...
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George, Bill. "The CEO's Guide to Retirement." Harvard Business Review 97, no. 6 (November–December 2019): 64–68.
- 27 Apr 2021
- Research & Ideas
New Research: Surviving Bankruptcy, Useful Economics, and Retirement
use of remote patient monitoring services grows—driven by health care limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic—clinicians, payers, and patients face important questions regarding the volume, value, and appropriate use of this care model.” The Effects of View Details
- April 2005 (Revised May 2005)
- Case
Executive Compensation at General Electric (A)
By: V.G. Narayanan and Michele Jurgens
Faced with falling share prices and the critical eye of the media focused on Jack Welch's retirement plan, newly appointed CEO Jeff Immelt had the challenge of reassessing GE as a leader of corporate integrity and good governance. Presents the changes Immelt initiated...
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Keywords:
Executive Compensation;
Employee Stock Ownership Plan;
Governing and Advisory Boards;
Media;
Governance;
Corporate Accountability
Narayanan, V.G., and Michele Jurgens. "Executive Compensation at General Electric (A)." Harvard Business School Case 105-072, April 2005. (Revised May 2005.)
- February 2019 (Revised September 2021)
- Case
The a2 Milk Company
By: Benjamin C. Esty and Daniel Fisher
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) became the most valuable company listed on the New Zealand stock exchange in 2018 by capitalizing on a biochemical discovery related to the protein composition of cow's milk. Because many people find the A1 protein difficult to digest, and...
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Keywords:
Judo Economics;
Market Entry;
Innovation;
Barriers To Response;
Industry Attractiveness;
Advantage Horizon;
Sustainability;
First-mover Advantage;
Scope;
Strategy Execution;
Strategic Evolution;
Biochemistry;
Genetics;
Branding;
Commodity;
Milk;
Dairy;
Infant Formula;
Farming;
Porter's Five Forces;
Competitive Advantage;
Corporate Strategy;
Value Creation;
Competition;
Disruption;
Innovation and Invention;
Five Forces Framework;
Market Entry and Exit
Esty, Benjamin C., and Daniel Fisher. "The a2 Milk Company." Harvard Business School Case 719-424, February 2019. (Revised September 2021.)
- November 1998 (Revised August 1999)
- Case
Mickey Maurer: IBJ Corp. and MyStar Communications
By: Paul W. Marshall and Jeremy Dann
Mickey Maurer is a successful entrepreneur who retired in the late 1980s and then reentered the business world with the purchase of two media companies. In the radio industry he faces competition from large national players. In his publishing enterprise, Maurer...
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Keywords:
Motivation and Incentives;
Competition;
Business Growth and Maturation;
Entrepreneurship;
Management Teams;
Media and Broadcasting Industry
Marshall, Paul W., and Jeremy Dann. "Mickey Maurer: IBJ Corp. and MyStar Communications." Harvard Business School Case 899-106, November 1998. (Revised August 1999.)
- 21 Feb 2023
- Research & Ideas
Are Your Employees Passing Up Incentives? Try Promoting the Programs More
retirement savings plan, may be a lack of effective advertising. “All this money and time and smart people thinking about programs is all for naught if we don’t effectively communicate them,” John says. In particular, companies are...
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by Scott Van Voorhis
- January 2019 (Revised February 2019)
- Supplement
The a2 Milk Company
By: Benjamin C. Esty, Daniel Fisher and Greg Saldutte
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) became the most valuable company listed on the New Zealand stock exchange in 2018 by capitalizing on a biochemical discovery related to the protein composition of cow's milk. Because many people find the A1 protein difficult to digest, and...
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Keywords:
Judo Economics;
Market Entry;
Innovation;
Barriers To Response;
Industry Attractiveness;
Advantage Horizon;
Sustainability;
First-mover Advantage;
Scope;
Strategy Execution;
Strategic Evolution;
Biochemistry;
Genetics;
Branding;
Commodity;
Milk;
Dairy;
Infant Formula;
Farming;
Porter's Five Forces;
Competitive Advantage;
Corporate Strategy;
Value Creation;
Competition;
Market Entry and Exit;
Disruption;
Innovation and Invention;
Five Forces Framework;
Consumer Products Industry;
New Zealand;
Australia;
China
- April 2019
- Teaching Note
The a2 Milk Company
By: Benjamin C. Esty and Daniel Fisher
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) became the most valuable company listed on the New Zealand stock exchange in 2018 by capitalizing on a biochemical discovery related to the protein composition of cow's milk. Because many people find the A1 protein difficult to digest, and...
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Keywords:
Judo Economics;
Market Entry;
Innovation;
Barriers To Response;
Industry Attractiveness;
Advantage Horizon;
Sustainability;
First-mover Advantage;
Scope;
Strategy Execution;
Strategic Evolution;
Biochemistry;
Genetics;
Branding;
Commodity;
Milk;
Dairy;
Infant Formula;
Farming;
Porter's Five Forces;
Market Entry and Exit;
Disruption;
Innovation and Invention;
Competitive Advantage;
Corporate Strategy;
Value Creation;
Competition;
Brands and Branding;
Five Forces Framework;
Consumer Products Industry;
New Zealand;
Australia;
China
- March 2002 (Revised August 2002)
- Case
Microsoft.NET
By: Alan D. MacCormack and Kerry Herman
Set in the summer of 2000, following the unveiling of Microsoft's .NET initiative to the public. Three of the key figures in .NET's development are considering the next steps they would have to take to keep the initiative moving forward. Specifically, the challenges...
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Keywords:
Applications and Software;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Change Management;
Talent and Talent Management;
Policy;
Business Model;
Computer Industry;
Web Services Industry
MacCormack, Alan D., and Kerry Herman. "Microsoft.NET." Harvard Business School Case 602-086, March 2002. (Revised August 2002.)
- February 2018 (Revised May 2019)
- Case
CEWD: Closing the Skills Gap
By: William Kerr, Michael Norris and Manjari Raman
In 2018, Ann Randazzo, executive director of the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) is assessing the organization’s performance since its 2006 founding. Founded to address an imminent retirement bubble of middle skills workers in the utilities industry,...
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Keywords:
Workforce Development;
Industry Cooperation;
Skills Gap;
Middle Skills;
Training;
Strategic Planning;
Competency and Skills;
Utilities Industry;
United States
Kerr, William, Michael Norris, and Manjari Raman. "CEWD: Closing the Skills Gap." Harvard Business School Case 818-081, February 2018. (Revised May 2019.)
- August 2004
- Case
Microsoft.NET (Abridged)
By: Alan D. MacCormack and Kerry Herman
Set in the summer of 2000, following the unveiling of Microsoft's .NET initiative to the public. Three of the key figures in .NET's development are considering the next steps they would have to take to keep the initiative moving forward. Specifically, the challenges...
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Keywords:
Transformation;
Leadership;
Management Skills;
Organizational Structure;
Digital Platforms
MacCormack, Alan D., and Kerry Herman. "Microsoft.NET (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 605-025, August 2004.
- August 2000 (Revised November 2000)
- Case
Building Brand Community on the Harley-Davidson Posse Ride
The second Harley-Davidson Posse Ride, a grueling 2,300 mile, 10-day trek from South Padre Island, Tex., to the Canadian Border is billed "for serious riders only." Harley Owner's Group (H.O.G.) Director Mike Keefe must decide whether this rolling rally deserves a...
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Keywords:
Relationships;
Customer Focus and Relationships;
Brands and Branding;
Motorcycle Industry;
United States
Fournier, Susan M., James McAlexander, John Schouten, and Sylvia Sensiper. "Building Brand Community on the Harley-Davidson Posse Ride." Harvard Business School Case 501-015, August 2000. (Revised November 2000.)
- November 2000
- Case
Building Brand Community on the Harley-Davidson Posse Ride (Multimedia Case)
Concerns the second Harley-Davidson Posse Ride, a grueling 2,300 mile, 10-day trek from South Padre Island, TX to the Canadian border that is billed "for serious riders only." Harley Owner's Group (H.O.G.) Director Mike Keefe must decide whether this rolling rally...
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Fournier, Susan M., James McAlexander, John Schouten, and Sylvia Sensiper. "Building Brand Community on the Harley-Davidson Posse Ride (Multimedia Case)." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Case 501-009, November 2000.
- 13 Jan 2015
- First Look
First Look: January 13
increase private savings by taxing savings up front instead of in retirement? Roth 401(k) contributions are not tax-deductible in the contribution year, but withdrawals in retirement are untaxed. The more common before-tax 401(k)...
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Sean Silverthorne
- 19 Dec 2023
- Research & Ideas
15 Podcast Episodes That Grabbed Listeners in 2023
how Apple's financial model contributes to its success and illustrates a critical lesson about risk management. Mike Wheeler on the Jazz of Negotiation Mike Wheeler, who retired as the MBA Class of 1952 Professor of Management Practice,...
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by Danielle Kost
- 03 Jan 2023
- What Do You Think?
How Would the Leadership Style of Girl Scouts' Frances Hesselbein Fare Today?
(iStockphoto/400tmax) While summarizing comments to this same question asked about Jack Welch in last month’s column (shown below), I received word of Frances Hesselbein’s death. Welch was regarded by many as the greatest CEO of the 20th century. Hesselbein, national...
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Re: James L. Heskett
- November 2018
- Case
Governance Transition at Anadolu Group
By: Paul M. Healy and Esel Y. Cekin
Kamil Yazici and Izzet Ozilhan founded and built Anadolu Group Holding—a family business that grew into a multi-billion-dollar regional powerhouse. For 57 years they were equal partners in running the company. They then handed over a leadership role to a next...
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Keywords:
Family-managed Business;
Professionally-run Company;
Second-generation;
Third-generation;
Governance;
Governance Changes;
Succession Planning;
Corporate Culture;
Shareholders;
Board Of Directors;
Long-term Sustainability;
Conglomerate;
Family Business;
Corporate Governance;
Change Management;
Management Succession;
Leadership;
Transition;
Organizational Structure;
Consumer Products Industry;
Turkey;
Central Asia;
Middle East
Healy, Paul M., and Esel Y. Cekin. "Governance Transition at Anadolu Group." Harvard Business School Case 119-048, November 2018.
- 18 Oct 2006
- Research & Ideas
New at the Helm: A Talk with HBS Dean Light
field studies after. We have a strong commitment to ideas as the place where the educational experience begins. In executive education, we might think about increasing the number of programs we offer overseas. We've experimented with...
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- July 2009 (Revised May 2010)
- Case
Pfizer: Letter from the Chairman (A)
By: Robert L. Simons and Natalie Kindred
This case explores maximizing shareholder value as a goal in executive decision making. Over a period of nine years, three different Pfizer CEOs make critical decisions intended to increase shareholder value. But the results are disappointing. To allow students to...
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Keywords:
Decision Choices and Conditions;
Corporate Accountability;
Corporate Governance;
Annual Reports;
Business and Shareholder Relations;
Value Creation;
Pharmaceutical Industry;
United States
Simons, Robert L., and Natalie Kindred. "Pfizer: Letter from the Chairman (A)." Harvard Business School Case 110-003, July 2009. (Revised May 2010.)
- 27 Jul 2010
- First Look
First Look: July 27
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=972044 Corporate Governance at the World Bank and the Dilemma of Global Governance Authors:Ashwin Kaja and Eric Werker Publication:The World Bank Economic Review, 2010 Abstract Most major decisions at the World Bank...
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Martha Lagace