Monthly Archives: September 2008

A Primer on HBS Case Studies

I’m sitting here on Sunday morning reading through some cases, and I thought it might be a good idea to offer a “primer” for my parents (and others) who aren’t that familiar with this fundamental element of the MBA program … Continue reading

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Learning Teams: Formalized Study Groups?

As mentioned a few posts ago, HBS recently said to themselves “Hey, 90 people is a lot.  We should try to figure out a way to give the students a small group experience while still maintaining our economies of scale.”  … Continue reading

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Section Norms: Learning at HBS Class

One of the new things they’ve introduced at HBS this year is a limited course called Learning at HBS (LHBS).  I think there are 6 classes in the series, and it offers a chance to navel-gaze as a section and … Continue reading

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Two Weeks into the First Year

The passage of time is a mystery to me.  I’ve only been in Boston for a little over two weeks, but the day I arrived feels like years ago.  At the same time, I feel like this past week has … Continue reading

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Intel CEO Paul Otellini

One of the amazing things about HBS is how big-name speakers are on campus all the time. Intel’s CEO was on campus today to chat about the future of technology… small classroom, huge name.  I think they picked a small … Continue reading

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