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The Beer Game

Posted on November 5, 2008 by rob

Yesterday we did this really cool computer simulation called “The Beer Game“.  In it, everyone sits in a classroom together and performs different roles within a supply chain for a beer company: retailor, wholesaler, distributor, and manufacturer.  I aboslutely love … Continue reading →

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Midterm Exam Week

Posted on October 23, 2008 by rob

Ahhh, the ugly monster of accountability and performance evaluation reared its head this week in the form of midterms.  As much time (and stress) that the student body plows into these things, they really aren’t that big of a deal.  … Continue reading →

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The RC First Semester Courses

Posted on October 13, 2008 by rob

As we approach midterms next week, I thought it might be a good idea to briefly comment on each of the courses we have the first semester.  First, it’s worth mentioning that HBS designs their curriculum so that every student … Continue reading →

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A very long day (and the “Shad” exercise)

Posted on September 29, 2008 by rob

Today was a very long day… as in, I just got back to my room and haven’t even started my cases for tomorrow!  Ahh!  I guess I can see why some people do cases for an entire week on the … Continue reading →

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A Primer on HBS Case Studies

Posted on September 21, 2008 by rob

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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