Starting a new job can be intimidating and stressful — what are the unwritten rules, whom can I ask for help? Similarly, the first day of school can be both exciting and a little daunting — will I do well, where I will sit at lunch? Combine the two and you have a sense of […]
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Jewish Studies faculty from eight North American universities came to Harvard this month to discuss rising antisemitism on their campuses. The half-day conference, convened Dec. 10 by Derek J. Penslar, the William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish History and director of Harvard’s Center for Jewish Studies, kicked off with a panel discussing campus challenges during
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In 2021, the city of Evanston, Illinois, established a program to make reparations to Black residents for historic housing discrimination. The first phase of the project gave 16 residents $25,000 each for home repairs or property costs. The Evanston program was one topic explored at the recent Center for Race, Inequality, and Social Equity Studies
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As you walk past the columns of the Harvard Art Museums and step into the bright light of Calderwood Courtyard, you see a group of 16 people dressed in white. They are arranged in various positions, some standing, some sitting, some using wheelchairs or crutches. They all are wearing garments made of zip ties —
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A discovery inspired by the humble slug may soon be the answer to managing painful oral lesions associated with chronic inflammatory conditions and sealing surgical wounds in the mouth. Scientists at Harvard had been searching for a biomaterial that would hold up in wet conditions — that’s when they turned to Mother Nature for inspiration.
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In navigating today’s turbulent business environment, open and collaborative relationships are increasingly essential. This is a point recognized by many executives and endorsed by more than 80% of contract negotiators. Yet our recent global study reveals a startling truth: most companies remain stuck in an outdated, adversarial approach to deal-making. This conflict-oriented mindset not only
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Planned obsolescence has generated reliable revenue streams, but at a devastating cost: mounting environmental waste, eroding customer trust, and missed opportunities for deeper customer relationships. As sustainability concerns grow and customer loyalty becomes increasingly vital, many executives are asking: How do we break free from planned obsolescence and design products that grow? The answer lies
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While AI has the potential to solve major problems, organizations embarking on such journeys of often encounter obstacles. They include a dearth of high-quality data; too many possible solutions; the lack of a clear, measurable objective; and difficulty in identifying whether a proposed solutions is “good.” In tackling these issues, Google DeepMind, Alphabet’s AI lab
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HANNAH BATES: Welcome to HBR On Strategy, case studies and conversations with the world’s top business and management experts, hand-selected to help you unlock new ways of doing business. Glossier launched in 2014, as an e-commerce makeup and skincare brand aimed at millennial women. From the start, Glossier’s founder Emily Weiss built a strong digital
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HANNAH BATES: Welcome to HBR on Leadership, case studies and conversations with the world’s top business and management experts, hand-selected to help you unlock the best in those around you. What do you think of when you hear these words: “Office politics”? Maybe you think of someone hoarding information or taking credit for other people’s
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