Delta Air Lines Chief Operating Officer Jim Whitehurst (HBS ’94) spoke to over 60 MBA and AMP students on March 28th at Spangler Auditorium to discuss his view on the airline industry and Delta’s rapid turnaround from bankruptcy. The event was sponsored by the Hospitality & Travel Industry Club. Citing conclusions of recent research in… Continue reading Delta Air Lines COO Shares Lessons in Leading a Turnaround
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Class Day Committee Announces 2007 Keynote Speaker
Last week, the Class Day Committee announced that Kenneth I. Chenault will give the keynote address to graduates, friends and families at Class Day on June 6, 2007. Mr. Chenault ranked as a top candidate for keynote speaker in a class-wide poll conducted last spring by the Class Day Committee. Mr. Chenault has made a… Continue reading Class Day Committee Announces 2007 Keynote Speaker
AUTHOR AND HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PROFESSOR WILLIAM W. GEORGE DELIVERS PEABODY LECTURE
The Memorial ChurchHARVARD UNIVERSITYCambridge, MA 02138Phone: (617) 495-5508Fax: (617) 496-9166 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Leslie Kress 617-496-1643leslie_kress@harvard.edu AUTHOR AND HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PROFESSORWILLIAM W. GEORGE DELIVERS PEABODY LECTUREAPRIL 13, 8:00 P.M. AT THE MEMORIAL CHURCHHARVARD UNIVERSITY William W. George, Harvard Business School Professor and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Medtronic, Inc., will deliver the… Continue reading AUTHOR AND HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PROFESSOR WILLIAM W. GEORGE DELIVERS PEABODY LECTURE
HBS Blades Capture Tuck MBA Hockey Tournament Championship
How do you know it’s time to head home after an HBS weekend trip? For Craig Lund (NH) and his HBS Blades teammates, it wasn’t the pressure of reading cases or a long drive home from Dartmouth. When the referee of the championship game at the annual Tuck MBA Hockey Tournament ejected Lund with the… Continue reading HBS Blades Capture Tuck MBA Hockey Tournament Championship
Is Greed Good?
Is greed good? This was the question debated by members of the HBS debate team at the kick-off meeting of the Leadership & Ethics Forum (LEF). The argument focused on whether businesses have any social responsibilities beyond simply maximizing their profits. The format for the debate had two teams of three speakers with one team… Continue reading Is Greed Good?
Lehman Brothers CEO Shares His Qualities of Leadership at Distinguished Speaker Series
In the 40 years that Richard S. Fuld, Jr., 60, has been with Lehman Brothers, he has seen the Firm undergo many changes. But to Fuld, the Firm’s chairman and chief executive officer, no change has been more important than building Lehman Brothers’ “One Firm” culture. However, even in an organization where teamwork is key,… Continue reading Lehman Brothers CEO Shares His Qualities of Leadership at Distinguished Speaker Series
Taking Measure on the Inevitability of Success
EC and KSG Dual Degree student Jonathan Kelly reflects on thechallenging thought that success as individuals is not inevitable and what this means to us as students and to Harvard Business School as an institution. I attended a panel recently where a Harvard Business School faculty member challenged the audience to recognize that our success… Continue reading Taking Measure on the Inevitability of Success
Leading With Values to Create Economic and Social Justice
Dr. Mark Albion spoke at HBS as part of a tour canvasing 50 business schools in the next month as a precursor to the annual Net Impact conference for MBA students. Dr. Mark Albion, former HBS marketing professor and founder of six organizations, including three for-profit ventures and Net Impact, spoke September 25 to a… Continue reading Leading With Values to Create Economic and Social Justice
AASU Welcome Reception
The Meredith Room at Spangler opened her towering doors to members of the African American Student Union (AASU) on Wednesday, September 6, for the organization’s Welcome Reception. The reception, serving dual purposes, welcomed students in the Class of 2008 while reuniting faculty, staff, alumni, and EC students of the AASU community. The resounding message from… Continue reading AASU Welcome Reception
Student Poll – Terrorism
Topic:US Campaign Against Terrorism Query:Do you approve or disapprove of the US campaign against terrorism? 46.8% Approve46.8% Disapprove6.4% Neither Number of Poll Respondents: 62 Student Comments:“The US campaign against terrorism has accomplished the opposite of its intended goal. The Middle East and Central Asia is more unstable than before and the world is unsafe for… Continue reading Student Poll – Terrorism
A Candid Discussion With Former Rubbermaid CEO
The HBS Marketing Club hosted Joseph Galli, Jr. Wednesday, March 8. Mr. Galli served as CEO of Newell/Rubbermaid from 2001 to 2005, where he planned and executed a strategy to turn around a troubled company. Prior to that, Mr. Galli built his reputation as a marketing innovator over almost two decades at Black & Decker,… Continue reading A Candid Discussion With Former Rubbermaid CEO
Up Close and Personal with Author of "Break the MBA Admissions Barrier"
On a busy Wednesday after class, I hustled to Spangler Grille to find a table with access to an electrical outlet. I was eager to plug in my laptop and take notes on my discussion with sectionmate and author Mohit Jain. Mohit spoke candidly about his motivation for writing a book on how international students… Continue reading Up Close and Personal with Author of "Break the MBA Admissions Barrier"
SA Yearbook Photo Contest Winners
First Place: True NorthThis photo has been titled True North, as it captures the full glory of the sun shining behind the Baker Library just prior to noon, casting a shadow which starts from the Baker lawn and leads, True North, to the Baker library. As the Baker library is an integral part of the… Continue reading SA Yearbook Photo Contest Winners
PricewaterhouseCooper's CEO Speaks about "Expectations, Regulations and Responsible Leadership"
The HBS Leadership and Values Committee hosted a presentation by PricewaterhouseCoopers’ CEO Samuel A. DiPiazza, Jr. Mr. DiPiazza spoke to the HBS community about “responsible leadership” on Thursday, February 16. Students had the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with this esteemed leader, followed by a reception in the Spangler Auditorium lobby. Mr. DiPiazza… Continue reading PricewaterhouseCooper's CEO Speaks about "Expectations, Regulations and Responsible Leadership"
Former Deputy Secretary of State John C. Whitehead: "We No Longer Have Great Leaders"
Eminent alumnus John C. Whitehead (MBA ’47) urged the next generation at HBS to aspire to lead and not drop out of the leadership challenge in a talk given to students last week on campus. Expressing his disappointment that “we no longer have great leaders” in the world of politics, business and religion, Mr. Whitehead… Continue reading Former Deputy Secretary of State John C. Whitehead: "We No Longer Have Great Leaders"
Former HBS Dean Kim Clark Believes "Time Has Come" to Return to a Policy of Grade Disclosure
December 9, 2005 To the Harvard Business School Community: I have returned to HBS today to meet with some alumni and also talk about my time at HBS for a video that is being prepared for the School’s 100th anniversary in 2008. This is a day for me of looking back, so it’s particularly appropriate… Continue reading Former HBS Dean Kim Clark Believes "Time Has Come" to Return to a Policy of Grade Disclosure
Infosys Co-Founder Shares Thoughts on Growing Complexity of Corporate Governance
On November 17, The HBS Globalization Club hosted a talk by S.D. Shibulal, co-founder and board member of Infosys (NASDAQ: INFY), a global provider of IT and consulting services. Along with his role on the Infosys board, Shibulal serves as Worldwide Head of Customer Sales & Delivery. He is also responsible for fostering innovation, leadership,… Continue reading Infosys Co-Founder Shares Thoughts on Growing Complexity of Corporate Governance
Trying Times: GM CEO Leads with Integrity as Company Braces for Change
The Leadership and Values Committee hosted an interactive discussion with Rick Wagoner (MBA ’77), chairman and CEO of General Motors, Thursday, October 13. The discussion, titled “Leading with Integrity During Times of Change,” focused on the challenges of leadership in difficult situations, such as those presently faced by General Motors. Students Chris Alff (OG) and… Continue reading Trying Times: GM CEO Leads with Integrity as Company Braces for Change
Rugby Recap: HBS Barbarian Squad Punishes MIT's B Team
In other rugby news… Thirsty for revenge against MIT, HBS’ Barbarians squad controlled the entire game and defeated MIT’s B side 19-0 with the best rugby they’ve played in two years. With some ruggers playing their first game ever, it didn’t show as the team made great tackles, smooth passes, and smart plays. Up front… Continue reading Rugby Recap: HBS Barbarian Squad Punishes MIT's B Team
How Tall Are You? And How Big Are Your Ears?
Have you ever considered that the shape and size of your ears could have been one of the factors that got you into HBS? Or, perhaps, almost kept you out of here? Take a careful look in the mirror. How do they look? Are they too pointy? Perhaps a tad too big? Don’t worry: whatever… Continue reading How Tall Are You? And How Big Are Your Ears?
Marketing Club Kick-Starts Distinguished Speakers Series with P&G Veteran
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” That was the parting message Bob McDonald, the Vice Chairman of P&G’s Global Operations, left the audience to ponder as he concluded his speech on the “Characteristics of Great Leaders” last Tuesday afternoon in an event organized by the Marketing Club as part of its… Continue reading Marketing Club Kick-Starts Distinguished Speakers Series with P&G Veteran
Alumni Achievement Awards Recipients Return to Discuss LEAD Case
Under the moderation of Professor Bill George, the 2005 Alumni Achievement Awards recipients (Rahul Bajaj, MBA 1964; Nancy M. Barry, MBA 1975; Louis V. Gerstner, Jr., 1965; Judith R. Haberkorn, 111th Advanced Management Program, 1992; Joseph J. O’Donnell, MBA 1971) formed a panel to discuss the effectiveness of different leadership styles in the case of… Continue reading Alumni Achievement Awards Recipients Return to Discuss LEAD Case
RC Election Process: Anxiety, Speeches, Free Lunches Form Pillars of HBS Democracy
Question: If you were asked to describe the RC Election Process in one word what would that word be? Answer: Superficial, Rushed, Impersonal, Prescribed, Mysterious, Rigid, Stringent, Long, Democratic, Unbiased, Organized, Disorganized and Brief Impression Based (okay, so it took one RC three words to capture his feelings). Yikes! These were just a few responses… Continue reading RC Election Process: Anxiety, Speeches, Free Lunches Form Pillars of HBS Democracy
Final SA/MBA Awards Recognize Outstanding Contributors
In the final and largest SA/MBA Awards ceremony of the year, six students were recognized for their making outstanding contributions to the HBS community. From bold initiatives to behind-the-scenes efforts, these six were active in a variety of different organizations and groups, yet all share a commitment to going above and beyond the call of… Continue reading Final SA/MBA Awards Recognize Outstanding Contributors
A Lively Discourse: Jack Welch Visits HBS , Student Reactions Mixed
It wasn’t your ordinary pre-book-signing pep rally. Nor was it your typical Leadership and Values Forum inspirational speaker event. In Burden Auditorium last Tuesday, April 12th, over 600 students gathered to hear former GE Chairman and CEO Jack Welch share his thoughts on the evolution of the general manager replica watches uk, leadership, and his… Continue reading A Lively Discourse: Jack Welch Visits HBS , Student Reactions Mixed
HBS Rugby: A Two-Headed Beast
A hallmark of HBS rugby is that players of all levels of experience have the opportunity to contribute, even in a competition as serious as the World MBA Championship. HBS was the only school of the 22 MBA programs participating to leverage the strengths of dual teams. Several new players deserve special recognition, notably former… Continue reading HBS Rugby: A Two-Headed Beast
Xerox CEO Speaks on Her Rise to the Top: Cites Work/Life Balance as Critical to Success
Xerox CEO Anne Mulcahy brought the HBS community to its feet Tuesday for her poignant account of navigating the $17 billion company through a “perfect storm” of accounting scandals, shifting markets, huge losses and an “unsustainable” business model. At the height of the scandal, Mulcahy got a phone call. “Mulcahy, do you believe everything they’re… Continue reading Xerox CEO Speaks on Her Rise to the Top: Cites Work/Life Balance as Critical to Success
President Summers Gets "No Confidence" Vote
The Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) voted by secret ballot on Tuesday, March 15th to approve a motion that they lack confidence in the leadership of University President Lawrence H. Summers. Two hundred eighteen faculty members voted for, 185 voted against, and 18 abstained from the motion. The non-binding motion, a first in… Continue reading President Summers Gets "No Confidence" Vote
Letter from Harvard Graduate Council (HGC) to Larry Summers Regarding NBER Remarks
Dear President Summers, The Harvard Graduate Council (HGC), the university-wide student government of the eleven graduate and professional schools of Harvard University, would like to share with you its position on your recent comments regarding women in leadership positions in science and technology. As representatives of the more than 10,000 graduate students at Harvard University,… Continue reading Letter from Harvard Graduate Council (HGC) to Larry Summers Regarding NBER Remarks
