As most of us at the business school have already come to recognize, communication is an important tool. Whether getting you through an excruciating cold call or an agonizing interview, communication is powerful. If you’re anything like me, you are your own worst critic and communicating in a confident and articulate manner is something we… Continue reading Suzanne Bates Delivers Message on the Power of Communication
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China Trek: HBSers Travel to Beijing, Hong Kong
William Fung, drunken shrimp, midnight karaoke, rows of empty glasses of Chivas & green tea, and venture capitalists – what do these all have in common? These were just a few of the highlights of this year’s China Trek. For nine days, starting in Beijing and progressing south to Shanghai before culminating in Hong Kong,… Continue reading China Trek: HBSers Travel to Beijing, Hong Kong
Chick-fil-A's Secret Spice: Marketing, Branding, and Corporate Values
Compared to its competitors in the fast-food industry, Chick-fil-A is considered a little bit of an oddity. Not only is it the only privately held, family owned national restaurant chain in the country, its restaurants are closed on Sundays and it spends little on advertising (its advertising-to-sales ratio is 0.6, much lower than the 2.2-4.3… Continue reading Chick-fil-A's Secret Spice: Marketing, Branding, and Corporate Values
Debate on Grade Disclosure Takes Center Stage In Spangler Auditorium
Evolution vs. Intelligent Design. Redline vs. Grafton Street. NPV vs. APV. These are big questions. But none has gotten the HBS population as energized as the debate over grade disclosure. Students, faculty and the administration are awaiting the results of a recent Student Association poll, but those in attendance at the Leadership & Ethics Forum’s… Continue reading Debate on Grade Disclosure Takes Center Stage In Spangler Auditorium
Student Voices Displeasure Regarding Proposed Changes to Non-Disclosure Policy
Dear Mr Ruback, I am writing in the hope that this last minute process to collect student feedback is not just a formality. The surprising urgency for introduction for Class 2008 and the lack of transparency in the process until very recently, does suggest that that this process is not truly relevant and that the… Continue reading Student Voices Displeasure Regarding Proposed Changes to Non-Disclosure Policy
Partner Perspectives: Why am I here?
In my short time as a partner at HBS, I have experienced several changes of heart and mind. It hasn’t been easy adjusting to these changes, but I am reminded that they keep things interesting. Although there seems to be a new challenge around every corner, I feel that these experiences, good and bad, have… Continue reading Partner Perspectives: Why am I here?
Careers in the Energy Industry
Energy is hot. Oil, natural gas and electricity prices are all near record highs. Debate over global warming continues to divide the US and other nations, as ongoing conflict in the Middle East underscores the strategic importance of natural resources. Meanwhile, ExxonMobil made a profit of $9.9 billion last quarter, the largest ever for any… Continue reading Careers in the Energy Industry
Recruiting for Summer Associate Positions – The Military Career-Changer Perspective
“We here at the Fifth Brigade “Red Team” have found that a consistent METTT-C analysis, as part of a well-structured MDMP session at the task force level, is critical when operating with a combined arms team in today’s non-linear battle space.” If that made very little sense to you, then welcome to the world of… Continue reading Recruiting for Summer Associate Positions – The Military Career-Changer Perspective
HBS Soccer Takes 3rd Place at Yale Tournament
The HBS Soccer Club traveled to Yale for the 16th annual MBA Soccer Cup, which took place October 29 and 30. The team went into the tournament as the defending champion but left with a third-place finish. Tuck defeated the HBS squad (1-0) in the semifinal game on a controversial goal. After tripping one defender,… Continue reading HBS Soccer Takes 3rd Place at Yale Tournament
Social Enterprise Perspectives: Making a Difference in the Mile-High City
Organization: Denver Mayor’s OfficeLocation: Denver, Colorado The convergence of the private, public, and nonprofit sectors is a hot topic in today’s world of social enterprise as a means to begin solving complicated social and business problems. I had the opportunity to see this trend first-hand this past summer during my internship as a Social Enterprise… Continue reading Social Enterprise Perspectives: Making a Difference in the Mile-High City
Zoe Cruz Delivers Remarks at Alma Mater: Discusses Success, Adversity and Change at Morgan Stanley
Equipped with the disarming candor that has earned her the distinction of “Cruz Missile” among contemporaries, Morgan Stanley’s Acting President, Zoe Cruz (MBA ’82), had several pieces of wisdom to share with those contemplating their own forays into financial services as recruiting season officially kicks off. What you’re learning in LEAD matters, having fun in… Continue reading Zoe Cruz Delivers Remarks at Alma Mater: Discusses Success, Adversity and Change at Morgan Stanley
Motorola CEO Ed Zander: Catching the Wave of Prosperity
The Globalization Club, formerly the GO Club, hosted Ed Zander, chairman and CEO of Motorola, on Wednesday, November 2 at Harvard Business School’s Burden Auditorium. Mr. Zander touched on several topics during his talk, including his career progress, Motorola’s turnaround and its future prospects, the wireless industry, and the impact of globalization. He also provided… Continue reading Motorola CEO Ed Zander: Catching the Wave of Prosperity
The Energy Industry: Opportunities Abound in Tackling Geo-Political Tensions, Environmental Distress
Whether headed to a club on Friday night, or pondering the implications of a strategic career decision, the vast majority of us want to feel that we’re making choices that will leave us looking good…no, not just good, hot. On Friday night, that choice (for ladies that is) might involve a little black dress. When… Continue reading The Energy Industry: Opportunities Abound in Tackling Geo-Political Tensions, Environmental Distress
An End to Grade Non-Disclosure at HBS?
In his recent meeting with the Student Senate, MBA Program Chair Rick Ruback, announced that the HBS administration may suspend the grade non-disclosure policy in the near future. While the announcement stirred a great deal of anxiety and confusion among the RCs, the controversy has subsided quickly, as the administration made it clear that the… Continue reading An End to Grade Non-Disclosure at HBS?
Social Enterprise Perspectives: Summer Arts at Lincoln Center
Organization: Lincoln Center for the Performing ArtsLocation: New York City Life-sized spider puppets prancing across a stage. Italian commedia del arte with a 60-something jester tumbling around onstage. A Senegalese hip-hop group opening for a performance of Wyclef Jean. Modern dancers who move each muscle so perfectly in rhythm with the classical instruments that they… Continue reading Social Enterprise Perspectives: Summer Arts at Lincoln Center
HBS Insider: Financial Markets and Investments
While HBS may be known as a General Management-focused school, many of us have a strong interest in the behavior of financial markets. Whether implicitly (through a 401k) or explicitly (being interested in a career in asset management), we are all tied to the performance of publicly traded securities. Even the rates we pay on… Continue reading HBS Insider: Financial Markets and Investments
On-Campus Interview Series: Up-Close and Personal with The International Man of Mystery, Chris "Rusty" Rust
Chris “Rusty” Rust was hard to track down. We started our conversation over a cool pint of lager in a pub in Notting Hill in London, where he was working as a private equity investor before coming to HBS. We continued our discussion sipping Rum Punch in the British Virgin Islands and Panama last spring.… Continue reading On-Campus Interview Series: Up-Close and Personal with The International Man of Mystery, Chris "Rusty" Rust
HBS Partners Prepare for a Lively Year on Campus
For HBS students, moving to Boston can be both exciting and a little scary. And, many of them didn’t make the move the alone. While official numbers state that 20% of students come to HBS with a significant other, or “partner,” in reality, the number seems much higher. Partners play an important role at HBS,… Continue reading HBS Partners Prepare for a Lively Year on Campus
Kenneth R. Andrews, HBS Professor and Father of Corporate Strategy, Dead at 89
BOSTON, Sept. 7, 2005 -Kenneth R. Andrews, who began his academic career as an authority on Mark Twain and went on to become a renowned professor at Harvard Business School, a founder of the field of corporate strategy, editor of the Harvard Business Review replica breitling, and a beloved “master” of Leverett House (one of… Continue reading Kenneth R. Andrews, HBS Professor and Father of Corporate Strategy, Dead at 89
Snapshots of Up-and-Coming Boston Chefs Interviews with Gabriel Frasca and Phil Carolan
This week, I have had the privilege of interviewing two of Boston’s most up-and-coming chefs – Gabriel Frasca of Spire (Nine Zero Hotel) and Phil Carolan of Mantra. Frasca joined Spire as executive chef in November 2003 and was recently named “Best Chef, Up and Coming” by Boston Magazine. Carolan continues to turn heads with… Continue reading Snapshots of Up-and-Coming Boston Chefs Interviews with Gabriel Frasca and Phil Carolan
Business of Sports Club Raises Profile of Sports on Campus
Capitalizing on a banner year for Boston teams and increasing interest in the business side of sports, the Business of Sports Club launched its “Spring Training Panel Series” last Thursday to rave reviews. Well over 100 students from HBS and other local schools flocked to see three panels on Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Law/Sports Agents, building… Continue reading Business of Sports Club Raises Profile of Sports on Campus
President of Vera Wang Cites Keys to Success in Fashion Business
To succeed in the fashion business, Vera Wang President Susan Sokol recommends having the diplomatic skills of an ambassador, a hide as thick as a rhinoceros (OK, she didn’t specifically cite the animal), the moxy to approach anyone at any time, and the creativity to reinvent yourself upon demand. Then work really, really hard. Sokol… Continue reading President of Vera Wang Cites Keys to Success in Fashion Business
