- 11 Mar 2001
- Research & Ideas
Group Therapy
By filling gaps in the infrastructure of emerging economies, business groups can both foster and deter entrepreneurship in various ways. Peter K. Jacobs explores the research of HBS associate professor Tarun Khanna in this article from Working Knowledge. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 11 Mar 2001
- Research & Ideas
Merchants to Multinationals: British Trading Companies in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
It was a business world defined by globalization and growing interdependency. But it's not international trade circa 2000. As HBS professor Geoffrey Jones points out, the "global economy" first emerged in the 1870s. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 26 Feb 2001
- Research & Ideas
David, Goliath, and Disruption
When introduced with speed and flair, disruptive technologies have the power to boost new companies and lay low other, seemingly invincible incumbents. Technology-savvy experts at Cyberposium considered their own successes and failures with the volatile medium, and passed on a bit of advice, too. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 26 Feb 2001
- Research & Ideas
Evolving for Success [Part One]
In part one of an interview about her latest book, Evolve!: Succeeding in the Digital Culture of Tomorrow, HBS professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter talks about how companies can get ahead, now and in the future. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 20 Feb 2001
- Research & Ideas
What’s Next for Japan
Japan, it’s clear, is in the midst of a classic challenge facing nations in a rapidly globalizing world economy: struggling to maintain beneficial social traditions, yet also yearning to be competitive. But can it do both? In a debate led by Harvard University professor Michael E. Porter, experts contemplated the future for Japan. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 12 Feb 2001
- Research & Ideas
John Irving’s Lessons for Business
John Irving might seem an unlikely candidate to teach managers and business leaders how to foster creativity in their organizations. Not so, found HBS professor Teresa Amabile. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 12 Feb 2001
- Research & Ideas
Creating Value Across Borders
A conversation with HBS associate professor Walter Kuemmerle provides insight into the entrepreneurial process in a global setting. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 05 Feb 2001
- Research & Ideas
The Ten Deadly Mistakes of Wanna-Dots
HBS professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter outlines the ten favorite ways to fail—and two stories to show there's still hope for companies that want to cross the digital divide. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 22 Jan 2001
- Research & Ideas
Control Your Inventory in a World of Lean Retailing
"Manufacturers of consumer goods are in the hot seat these days," the authors of this Harvard Business Review article remind readers. But there is no need to surrender to escalating costs of inventories. In this excerpt, they describe one new way to help lower inventory costs. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 08 Jan 2001
- Research & Ideas
Can Japan Compete? [Part Two]
In this, the second part of a two-part interview, HBS professor Michael Porter expands upon the message of his new book, Can Japan Compete?, and on the value of clearly defined strategies and open competition. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 02 Jan 2001
- Research & Ideas
Can Japan Compete? [Part One]
Not long ago, Japan was considered a competitive powerhouse with exemplary business practices that were admired and often copied, particularly in the West. What went wrong? In a new book, HBS professor Michael Porter and two coauthors take a closer look. [ Part 1 ] Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 02 Jan 2001
- Research & Ideas
Gurus in the Garage
A new breed of advisors, known as mentor capitalists, has seeded Silicon Valley with knowledge and expertise. Dorothy Leonard and Walter Swap explain why this new kind of mentoring has flourished in the Valley. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 27 Nov 2000
- Research & Ideas
The Dynamics of Standing Still: Firestone Tire & Rubber and the Radial Revolution
In the late 1960s, Firestone was perhaps the best managed company in its industry. But when Michelin introduced the radial tire and shook up the U.S. market, writes HBS professor Donald Sull, Firestone's historical success proved its own worst enemy. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 20 Nov 2000
- Research & Ideas
Moving from Supply Chains to Supply Networks
Dramatic change is taking place in today's supply chain, say HBS professors Ananth Raman and Roy Shapiro, and it's up to the general manager to assemble a team that can implement the new principles and practices the change requires. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 13 Nov 2000
- Research & Ideas
- 13 Nov 2000
- Research & Ideas
Managing to Learn: How Companies Can Turn Knowledge into Action
New ideas are important, says HBS professor David Garvin, but they're not enough: A true "learning organization" must enable every member of the organization to act in an informed way upon what's been learned before. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 06 Nov 2000
- Research & Ideas
The Determinants of Corporate Venture Capital Success
Corporate-sponsored venture capital funds do not have to fail. But as HBS professors Paul Gompers and Josh Lerner explain, hybrid organizations such as Xerox Technology Ventures face considerable challenges on the road to success. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 29 Oct 2000
- Research & Ideas
The Entrepreneurial Venture: A Conversation
Twenty-five years after graduation, four members of the HBS Class of '75 reflect on the enterprising spirit that has characterized both their generation and their own careers. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 29 Oct 2000
- Research & Ideas
Building a Powerful Prestige Brand
Leveraging ambition, customer input, intuition, and a keen commercial imagination, a daughter of immigrant shopkeepers created a leader in the global prestige cosmetics market. HBS professor Nancy Koehn examines the genius of Estée Lauder. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
Evolving for Success [Part Two]
Grappling with rapid change is one of the greatest challenges facing companies now, says HBS professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter. She tells how companies can forge ahead in part two of an interview about her new book, Evolve!:Succeeding in the Digital Culture of Tomorrow. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.