- 26 Jun 2009
- Research Event
Business Summit: Business and the Environment
If the causes for global climate change are not addressed, the consequences for the planet are likely to be disastrous. Governments, business, and consumers must act. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.
- 23 Jun 2009
- Research Event
Business Summit: Global Environment-Transformed Organization
According to two panel sessions led by HBS professor Clayton M. Christensen, successful organizations must continually transform themselves in today's dynamic world. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.
- 19 Jun 2009
- Research Event
Business Summit: The Evolution of Agribusiness
Agribusiness has come to be seen not just as economically important, but as a critical part of society. The future for this massive industry will be both exciting and complex. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.
- 16 Jun 2009
- Research Event
Business Summit: The Future of Market Capitalism
Professor Michael E. Porter leads a discussion on the shortcomings of the capitalist system and ways the business community can better serve broader societal interests. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.
- 12 Jun 2009
- Research Event
Business Summit: Lawrence Summers on Market Capitalism’s Historic Opportunity
Confronting today's economic challenges represents an historic opportunity to save capitalism from itself, and in doing so, to create more prosperity and improve the lives of more people, says Lawrence Summers. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.
- 09 Jun 2009
- Research Event
Business Summit: Enterprise Risk Management
Risk management is a key to sustained firm growth, says professor Robert S. Kaplan. Key ingredients to a successful risk management program include the proper culture, clear parameters, discipline, measurement, and accountability. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.
- 05 Jun 2009
- Research Event
Business Summit: Niall Ferguson and the Certainty of Uncertainty
The economic crisis should not have been unexpected, says professor Niall Ferguson. Business leaders should consider history when developing their strategies, plans, and models, and should keep in mind that outlier events occur. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.
- 29 May 2009
- Research Event
Business Summit: Introduction to the Future of Market Capitalism
Professor Joseph L. Bower discusses a two-year research project exploring the views of global business leaders and HBS faculty on what might threaten the world's economic progress. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.
- 10 Nov 2008
- Research Event
Social Media Leads the Future of Technology
From Facebook to smartphones, advances in technology are changing the way we work and communicate. Professor David Yoffie led three experts in a recent panel discussion on "The Technology Revolution and its Implications for the Future" at the HBS Centennial Business Summit. Key concepts include: A lot of growth potential remains worldwide. The sticking point for business is spanning the gap between the physical and digital worlds. For example, it remains difficult to figure out consumers' specific intent on the Web. What people want most of all is technology that is simple to use, said one panelist. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.
- 29 Apr 2008
- Research Event
Venture Capital
Professor Josh Lerner provides a summary report on the recently held HBS Centennial colloquium on venture capital. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.
Business Summit: The Role of Business Leaders in Sustaining Market Capitalism
Business leaders at the HBS Business Summit agreed on the threats to capitalism, but offered different opinions on the way forward. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.