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Evaluating Innovative Health Care Solutions for Obesity

From Weight Watchers to bariatric surgery, innovations for combatting obesity abound. But which will do the most good for society and yield the best business results? Professor Regina Herzlinger discusses how to evaluate health care innovations aimed at providing solutions for obesity in her case study, “Fighting the Battle of the Bulge–Evaluating Innovations in Morbid Obesity Treatment.”  Open for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

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Evaluating Innovative Health Care Solutions for Obesity

Re: Regina E. Herzlinger

From Weight Watchers to bariatric surgery, innovations for combatting obesity abound. But which will do the most good for society and yield the best business results? Professor Regina Herzlinger discusses a new case study. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

The Challenges of Commercializing Fertility

Re: Debora L. Spar

Entrepreneur Christy Jones wants to create a venture to help women preserve their eggs and postpone motherhood. But what would an egg-freezing service sell—and to whom? Debora Spar discusses the challenges of commercializing fertility in a new case study. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

Growing a Manufacturing Company with a Social Mission

Re: Michael Chu

Nehemiah Manufacturing turned a social mission of hiring convicted felons into a competitive advantage. In this podcast, Michael Chu discusses the challenges and opportunities of combining profit with social impact. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

Can Entrepreneurs Make Mobile Voting Easy and Secure?

Re: Mitchell B. Weiss

Making voting more accessible through technology could have tremendous payoffs for democracy—but also pose critical downsides if the product fails. Mitch Weiss, who teaches a course on public entrepreneurship, discusses his case study on Voatz and their plan to turn mobile phones into voting booths. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

Employee Performance vs. Company Values: A Manager’s Dilemma

Re: Nitin Nohria

The Cold Call podcast celebrate its five-year anniversary with a classic case study. Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria discusses the dilemma of how to treat a brilliant individual performer who can't work with colleagues. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

Is Happiness at Work Really Attainable?

Re: Francesca Gino

Francesca Gino discuss whether Henco Logistics' focus on employee happiness can endure through the Mexican company's rapid growth and leadership transition. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

How to Launch a New Biosciences Product: Start Small or Dive in?

Re: Jeffrey J. Bussgang

C16 Biosciences wants to replace palm oil, a major contributor to deforestation, with a lab-grown substitute. But CEO Shara Ticku faces a tough decision in bringing the product to market. Jeff Bussgang discusses his case study. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

Is a Pandemic the Best Time To Try Out a New Idea?

Re: Mitchell B. Weiss

Singapore's new nationwide, Bluetooth-based contact tracing program TraceTogether must overcome privacy issues to be effective. Would Singaporeans adopt TraceTogether? Professor Mitch Weiss discusses his new case study. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

Glossier Built a Cult-Brand and a Digital Community, but What’s Next?

Re: Jill J. Avery

Glossier, the digital-first, direct-to-consumer beauty brand considers shifting its strategy toward influencer marketing and paid media. Professor Jill Avery discusses her case study. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

Starbucks Commits to Raising Awareness of Racial Bias

Re: Francesca GinoRe: Katherine B. Coffman

After a highly publicized act of racial discrimination by a Starbucks employee the company revised store policies and employee training practices. Francesca Gino and Katherine Coffman discuss unconscious bias in corporate culture. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

SmileDirect Looks Beyond Direct-to-Consumer Marketing

PODCAST: Teledentistry company SmileDirectClub is butting up against the limits of direct-to-consumer marketing. Len Schlesinger discusses his recent case study with Matt Higgins. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

Is it Time for Big Apple Circus to Fold the Tent?

Re: David G. Fubini

David Fubini discusses his case study about the future of Big Apple Circus. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

In a Pandemic, What’s the Best Strategy for the Global Vaccine Alliance?

Re: Tarun Khanna

How should the vaccine alliance Gavi respond to the worldwide need for a cure for the COVID-19 pandemic? Tarun Khanna discusses his case study. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

Can the ‘Cummings Way’ Live On after the Founder Retires?

Re: Christina R. Wing

After 50 years at the helm of Cummings Properties, billionaire and philanthropist Bill Cummings is contemplating retirement. Christina R. Wing and Cummings discuss what's next for both the family business and foundation that he built. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

Autonomous Vehicles Are Ready to Disrupt Society, Business—and You

Re: Elie OfekRe: William R. Kerr

The rise of autonomous vehicles has enormous implications for business and society. Professors William R. Kerr and Elie Ofek explore the factors influencing their development and commercialization. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

Is the Healthiest Building in the World Worth the Rent?

Re: John D. Macomber

Some people call 425 Park Avenue, New York, the healthiest building in the world. But will tenants pay a premium for better air and environmental friendliness? John Macomber and Joseph Allen discuss their recent case study and new book. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

'Fortnite' Was a Blockbuster for Epic Games. What’s the Encore?

Re: Andy Wu

Epic Games, maker of the incredibly popular "Fortnite" multiplayer game, considers whether to become a PC-games distribution platform. Andy Wu discusses his case study, “Epic Games.” Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

Controlling the Emotion of Negotiation

Re: Leslie K. John

Leslie John discusses the importance of asking (and answering) the right questions when negotiating, particularly under emotional stress. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

Is There a Winner in Huawei’s Digital Cold War with the US?

Re: William C. Kirby

Bill Kirby discusses his case study of China-based Huawei’s growth and ultimate confrontation with the United States government, and China's response to the coronavirus. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

Do Universities Need 2U To Create Digital Education?

Re: Karim R. LakhaniRe: Marco Iansiti

Karim Lakhani and Marco Iansiti discuss how universities are looking for technology partners to deliver digital education, as well as their new book, “Competing in the Age of AI.” Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.