During last semester’s RC LEAD final, approximately 300 students experienced difficulty uploading completed exams to the HBS intranet. HBS IT and the MBA program reacted quickly to the situation, and the deadline for uploading the LEAD exam was extended. Cammie Wynn, Technology Advisor, IT Client Services, explained the root cause of the problem, “Some of… Continue reading RC Final Exam IT Glitches Explained
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HBS' New Look On the Web
If you are like me, you probably experienced some system shock when you returned to campus this Fall. Indeed, the abrupt transition from cool jobs, free evenings (sorry bankers) and exotic vacations, to omnipresent construction, long lines at Spangler and vanishing commuter parking, to name a few, was quite disturbing. But while many of you… Continue reading HBS' New Look On the Web
Asia Business Conference 2003
For two days over this past Valentine’s Day weekend, students and speakers from around the globe attended the 2003 Asia Business Conference, which featured a stellar roster of speakers, a cocktail party at the Fogg Art Museum, a career fair, and culminated in a Valentine’s Day Dinner, Ball and Casino Night at the Charles Hotel.… Continue reading Asia Business Conference 2003
Srivatsa Krishna (OI) Selected as a Global Leader of Tomorrow
Each year, the World Economic Forum selects 100 leaders from both the corporate and public space based on an impartial, global selection process to be recognized as Global Leaders of Tomorrow. The Global Leaders of Tomorrow (GLT) recipients hold positions of considerable influence and responsibility, and have demonstrated their capacity to shape future agendas in… Continue reading Srivatsa Krishna (OI) Selected as a Global Leader of Tomorrow
HBS IT Works to Resolve Aldrich Wireless Issues
This is a message common to those who try to access email and surf the web via the Aldrich wireless network. As (co-) tech rep for new E, I witness the constant stream of questions and theories that this message invokes. Here we will separate the fact from the fiction and try to answer some… Continue reading HBS IT Works to Resolve Aldrich Wireless Issues
Building Better IT Partnerships
If information technology (IT) is the future of business, why is it such a pain to manage productively? The reasons lie in the way it has evolved; the solution lies in a move toward partner relationships among technology suppliers. Imagine a world where you could fill your gas tank with only one brand of gasoline… Continue reading Building Better IT Partnerships
Cyberposium: The Russians Are Coming
“True opportunities are not always obvious” was the main message from the well-known venture capitalist Esther Dyson, who spoke at the HBS’s technology conference Cyberposium 2002 on February 8th. The audience included a thousand plus business leaders and students from top business schools, who gathered from all over the world to listen and discuss the… Continue reading Cyberposium: The Russians Are Coming
Technology as the Invisible Hand in India
It all started during Hell Week, when I was supposed to find a summer job, but wasn’t able to find something that really excited me. I looked into what the Social Enterprise Program offered and thought it would be an interesting and different path to pursue than my classmates. The program turned out to be… Continue reading Technology as the Invisible Hand in India
Students Pack Aldrich Classroom to Meet the Technology Legend of China
Ever since the Nasdaq started its free fall last year, it has become difficult for a high-tech speaker to draw a full room in any Aldrich classroom. However, over 100 eager attendees, many of them from other Harvard Schools, MIT and even Boston area businesses, packed Aldrich 211 on Wednesday, April 11, to attend the… Continue reading Students Pack Aldrich Classroom to Meet the Technology Legend of China
Things That Make You Go Hmmmmm
Before continuing with the article, let me first say, ” No, I don’t have too much time on my hands.” Really. As you continue reading this I know you will find that hard to believe. While I would like to blame it on my parents push for intellectual curiosity, I know this isn’t what they… Continue reading Things That Make You Go Hmmmmm
"How To" Guide:
With the school year winding down and RC’s grabbing internships and EC’s getting set to re-enter the working world, I thought I would use this column to offer advice in the event that you find yourself tired of working and would prefer to spend more time on the couch. 10) Before taking off for your… Continue reading "How To" Guide:
The 2003 Class Gift ….
Were you worried that it would be difficult to get a hold of your classmates once our classcards get taken off the system? Well we can’t promise the transition to be flawless or to happen as soon as we lose access but we can say that the project will happen and it will be partially… Continue reading The 2003 Class Gift ….
Dell Case Competition at Harvard
The Dell Case Competition took place on Dec 8 and Dec 9, 2000. The competition was sponsored by Dell, which would like to get some business ideas from MBA students. I believed that the competition started at University of Michigan and now has extended to other business schools (Chicago, Duke, Kellog, Michigan, UNC, and Wharton).… Continue reading Dell Case Competition at Harvard
The Outsourcing Dilemma:
During this year’s presidential campaign season, America was inundated with the opinions about “outsourcing,” the global trend that is sweeping through businesses and enraging many US workers. In the midst of this polarizing outsourcing debate sits a unique Cambodian firm, with strong Harvard connections, showing the world an alternative to traditional ways of doing business.… Continue reading The Outsourcing Dilemma:
On-Campus Interview Series: IT Special
This week we introduce a new innovation to the Harbus: the Interview Series ‘special.’ Some of you might mistakenly think that it is exactly like the normal Interview Series articles we write. But you’d be wrong. This has some critical differences – it’s special and longer… The unsung heroes in MBA IT support are featured… Continue reading On-Campus Interview Series: IT Special
HBS Mysteries
Where did the turkey(s) go? Where did the turkey(s) come from? I’m sure someone knows… but they remain an HBS mystery. Was there only one turkey or two? Perhaps the turkey(s) knew the answers to some other mysteries.” You’ve been here a while, you know how it works, you know the score, what you are… Continue reading HBS Mysteries
Retired Harvard Business School Professor James L. McKenney, Authority on Management Information Systems, Dead at 77
BOSTON, March 30, 2007 – Harvard Business School Professor Emeritus James L. McKenney, an expert in management information systems and the use of computer systems for teaching management, died on Wednesday, March 28, at the Belmont Manor Nursing Home in Belmont, Mass., after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 77 years old. In… Continue reading Retired Harvard Business School Professor James L. McKenney, Authority on Management Information Systems, Dead at 77
Alumni Perspective
In this Alumni Perspective, Paul Shafer, class of 1979, shares his career experience with readers and confers several revelations based on 30 years of IT practice in corporate America. We will start with a brief introductory Q&A followed by key lessons Paul learned. Harbus replica breitling: Before we dive into things, would you introduce yourself,… Continue reading Alumni Perspective
Poll – EC Hell Week
QUESTIONS1) How many companies did you interview with last week?4 = Mean0 = Minimum13 = Maximum 2) What is your DING hit rate, i.e. if you interviewed with 10 companies and were dinged by 3, your Ding hit rate is 30%. Please estimate your hit rate if you are still awaiting final round invites or… Continue reading Poll – EC Hell Week
