- 22 Dec 2003
- Research & Ideas
How to Build a Better Board
Boards need to work smarter and with a design in mind, says professor Jay Lorsch. Lorsch discusses his new book Back to the Drawing Board, co-written with Colin B. Carter. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 15 Dec 2003
- Research & Ideas
The New Global Business Manager
What are the critical skills global managers need today compared to ten years ago? An interview with Harvard Business School professor Christopher A. Bartlett. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 15 Dec 2003
- Research & Ideas
Women Leaders and Organizational Change
Merely expanding the number of women in leadership roles does not automatically induce organizational change. Harvard professor Robin Ely and Debra Meyerson call for fundamental changes to transform organizations. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 08 Dec 2003
- Research & Ideas
Is That Really Your Best Offer?
In this article from Negotiation, HBS professor Michael Wheeler describes six "tells" of the bargaining table. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 08 Dec 2003
- Research & Ideas
Why Europe Lags in Pharmaceuticals and Biotech
Governmental, cultural and academic differences are hurting Europe’s chances of gaining on the U.S. Can anything be done? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 01 Dec 2003
- What Do You Think?
Is This the Twilight Era for the Managed Mutual Fund?
Once a "safe bet," mutual funds are facing a rocky future as investment managers come under fire for such mismanagement as arbitrage trading. These alleged double dealings will end up costing investors a bundle in the long run. Are we witnessing mutual funds' swan song? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 01 Dec 2003
- Research & Ideas
Sometimes Success Begins at Failure
Projects that appear to be duds may have unintended upsides—Viagra started life and failed as a drug for hypertension. Here are tips for turning negative test results into gold. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 24 Nov 2003
- Research & Ideas
Boards and Corporate Governance: A Balanced Scorecard Approach
HBS professors Robert S. Kaplan and Krishna G. Palepu discuss a Balanced Scorecard approach to how companies can create shareholder value through more effective governance. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 17 Nov 2003
- Research & Ideas
The Business Case for Diabetes Disease Management
Diabetes is a tough disease to tackle. A case-study discussion led by HBS professor Nancy Beaulieu asked why it is so complex for business and society, and what might be done to curb its incidence. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 17 Nov 2003
- Research & Ideas
The Business of Babies
The demand for babies by infertile couples and other would-be parents is huge—and little discussed. HBS professor Debora L. Spar looks at the market realities. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 17 Nov 2003
- Research & Ideas
Lessons from a Nasty Trade Dispute
Even if the World Trade Organization rules in favor of your country’s government, it may not mean the end of a business dispute. HBS professors Rawi Abdelal and Laura Alfaro explain why. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 10 Nov 2003
- Research & Ideas
The Hard Numbers on Social Investments
The field of social-purpose investing is growing and becoming more sophisticated. Should investors expect lower returns to benefit society? A new Harvard Business School study examines the question. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 10 Nov 2003
- Research & Ideas
Globalization: The Strategy of Differences
Should your global strategy optimize scale or exploit differences? HBS professor Pankaj Ghemawat suggests a mix-and-match strategy in this excerpt from Harvard Business Review. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 10 Nov 2003
- Research & Ideas
A Fast Start on Your New Job
Your first ninety days in a new position are fraught with peril—and loaded with opportunity. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 03 Nov 2003
- What Do You Think?
Can Investors Have Too Much Accounting Transparency?
The earnings of all publicly owned organizations may soon take a hit as the organizations comply with various provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and new FASB rules. Are these and perhaps other "cures" to the corporate scandals really worth the cost to investors? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 03 Nov 2003
- Research & Ideas
Making Money Making Movies
HBS professor Anita Elberse talks about the state of the international motion picture industry, movie piracy, and how to capture screens in foreign markets. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 20 Oct 2003
- Research & Ideas
Gaps in the Historical Record: Development of the Electronics Industry
There is plenty of history to be written about the birth of consumer electronics and the computer, says HBS professor emeritus Alfred D. Chandler Jr. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 13 Oct 2003
- Research & Ideas
How to Pick Managers for Disruptive Growth
"Right stuff" managers may be entirely wrong to lead a new-growth business. An excerpt from The Innovator's Solution by Clayton M. Christensen and Michael Raynor. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
- 13 Oct 2003
- Research & Ideas
Negotiating Challenges for Women Leaders
When negotiating compensation, women often sell themselves short. Some practical advice on claiming the power to lead in this interview with HBS professor Kathleen L. McGinn and Harvard's Hannah Riley Bowles. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.
Why Negotiation is Like Jazz
Negotiation is improvisational—demanding quick, informed responses and decisions. Professor Kathleen L. McGinn lays out the score in this article from Negotiation. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.