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      • 23 Feb 2021
      • Cold Call Podcast

      Examining Race and Mass Incarceration in the United States

      The late 20th century saw dramatic growth in incarceration rates in the United States. Of the more than 2.3 million people in US prisons, jails, and detention centers in 2020, 60 percent were Black or Latinx. Harvard Business School assistant professor Reshmaan Hussam probes the assumptions underlying the current prison system, with its huge racial disparities, and considers what could be done to address the crisis of the American criminal justice system in her case, “Race and Mass Incarceration in the United States.”  Open for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

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      • 22 Oct 2018
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      Motivate Me, Please

      by Sean Silverthorne

      People are often coin-operated when it comes to work, but managers can bring out their best performance using motivators other than money. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 19 Sep 2018
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      Say Again? Uncommon Advice for Common Business Problems

      by Sean Silverthorne

      Sometimes the right answer is far from obvious. Learn why an introvert may be the best choice to lead your team, taking a pay cut might make you a better manager, and why you should not trust your gut when the pressure is on. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 27 Aug 2018
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      Guts, Gall, and Good Luck: What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur

      by Sean Silverthorne

      What are the ingredients that make an entrepreneur successful? Here is a collection of stories and research that shows the way to making a difference in industries as diverse as green technologies, beauty products, and outer space. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 08 Aug 2018
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      Parmigiano-Reggiano, Jane Austen, and Other Things You Didn't Know About Finance

      by Sean Silverthorne

      Why did Italian bank Credito Emiliano accept young Parmigiano-Reggiano as loan collateral? What can Jane Austen and Mel Brooks teach us about finance fundamentals? What's up with millennials and their Chase Sapphire Reserve cards? Our recent stories explain all. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 13 Jun 2018
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      That Costs HOW Much?

      by Sean Silverthorne

      Beyond the attributes of the product itself, price is probably the leading determinant of success in the marketplace. What does it takes to get the price right? Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 17 May 2018
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      You Probably Have a Bias for Making Bad Decisions. Here's Why.

      by Sean Silverthorne

      Cognitive biases cloud our decision making like a San Francisco fog in the brain. Here is recent research on psychological factors that fool us into hiring bad employees, favoring one gender or race over another, or giving more weight to the last information we've received. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 09 Apr 2018
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      The Dark Side of Performance Bonuses

      by Sean Silverthorne

      To motivate workers, employers often turn to incentives such as money or recognition. What's become clear is that these programs can also result in unintended consequences—like a financial crisis. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 19 Mar 2018
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      8 Ways To Be An Environmentally Conscious Manager

      by Sean Silverthorne

      What does it mean to bring your individual environmental values to work every day? Here's how eco-friendly managers can practice what they preach. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 28 Feb 2018
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      Master the Team Meeting

      by Julia Austin

      Business meetings aren't always enjoyable, but they are key to moving a team forward. Julia Austin offers tips for making the most of your meeting time. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 19 Feb 2018
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      Amazoned: Is Any Industry Safe?

      by Sean Silverthorne

      Like the Amazon River itself, Jeff Bezos's company cuts a powerful, meandering channel through the business landscape, changing every industry it touches. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 22 Jan 2018
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      Why You Are Unhappy at Work

      by Sean Silverthorne

      Sometimes the deck is stacked against you at work. Learn more about how you can overcome toxic co-workers, paycheck blues, and a job set up for failure. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 03 Jan 2018
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      5 Career-Related New Year’s Resolutions (and 5 Tips for Keeping Them)

      by Carmen Nobel

      Here are well-researched tips from Harvard Business School faculty to help you keep your career-related resolutions this year. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 03 Oct 2017
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      7 Effective Ways to Lead Teams

      by Sean Silverthorne

      Managers of teams require communications skills, organizational capabilities, and a knack for judging how people might work together. Research from Harvard Business School investigates the challenges of team leadership. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 09 Aug 2017
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      Productivity Tips You Probably Haven't Considered Before

      by Sean Silverthorne

      Want to be more productive at work? These recent studies from Harvard Business School researchers offer tips on everything from organizing work flow to paying attention to the weather. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 31 May 2017
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      10 Harvard Business School Research Stories That Will Make Your Mouth Water

      by Sean Silverthorne

      The food industry is under intense study at Harvard Business School. This story sampler looks at issues including restaurant marketing, chefs as CEOs, and the business of food science. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 15 May 2017
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      The Promises and Limitations of Big Data

      by Sean Silverthorne

      Recent stories chart the rise of big data, its impact on business, and how it affects our lives every day. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 18 Nov 2016
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      Sharpening Your Skills: Making a Fast Start on a New Job

      by Sean Silverthorne

      Everyone has to begin a new job—even presidents! We look to the archives for what Harvard Business School experts have recommended for making a splashy start. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 10 Feb 2016
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      Sharpening Your Skills: New Insights into Career Development

      Re: Multiple Faculty

      When is a job promotion a bad thing? Does networking leave an oily substance on your clothing? From our archives we look at career change in the twenty-first century, where researchers are offering fresh insights into our dynamic workplaces.

      • 09 Jun 2015
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      Sharpening Your Skills: Social Media

      Re: Multiple Faculty

      Sharpening Your Skills culls the HBS Working Knowledge archive to deliver insights around important business topics. This week: developing a social media strategy. Open for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

      • 17 Sep 2014
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      Sharpen Your Negotiation Skills

      by Sean Silverthorne

      Everyone negotiates, but few negotiate well. Here is a collection of Working Knowledge articles and faculty working papers that detail some of the the skills needed to negotiate successfully. Closed for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

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