The times, they are a-changin’ April arrived, and with it, warmer weather, more sunlight hours, and the last month of classes in the 2022-2023 academic year. Looking to the future, with just a few weeks and a few finals to go, many HBS students find themselves at an inflection point. For RCs, rejoining the workforce… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk
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What Is the Social Purpose of a Firm?
Aditya Rau (MBA ’24) reflects on the impact of a new RC course and argues for its expansion This was the question on the lips of RCs as they stumbled back into Aldrich after winter break. Dusting off their boots after trekking to Patagonia and their skis after exploring Jackson Hole, first year students gathered… Continue reading What Is the Social Purpose of a Firm?
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The duality of HBS “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is a saying we have all heard over and over again. As we approach midterm season, and try to remember everything we’ve learned in FIN, that phrase sure rings true. Yet somehow in the next week or two we will master multiples valuations… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk
From the Editor’s Desk
The start of something new The tradition of setting a New Year’s resolution is ancient. Over 4,000 years ago, the Babylonians started each year by promising they’d repay their debts. A dozen centuries later, the Romans pledged to Janus, the god of doors and gates and transitions, that they’d be better in the new year… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk
From the Editor’s Desk: The Power of Perspective
Last month, HBS students left campus for winter break and traveled to all parts of the globe. Many were visiting family or vacationing with friends. What strikes me is how vast this community becomes once we leave campus, how we built friendships that can endure thousands of miles, and how lucky we are to get… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk: The Power of Perspective
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Congratulations to the Class of 2021 Another year at HBS has gone by and we close it with stories of leadership, entrepreneurship and equity. We cover stories of celebration but also difficult topics, worth talking about and leading the much-needed change. I would like to close the academic year by thanking our predecessor team, led… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk
From the Editor’s Desk
Starting the New Decade, with Hopes and Reflections As we stepped into the new decade, I couldn’t help but think of last fall’s welcome address to RCs from HBS faculty. We were reminded that our time at HBS was not just an opportunity to gain the insights and skills to lead in the year of… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk
From the Editor’s Desk
Towards Deeper Conversations It strikes me that a common thread weaves through this issue: we need to have better conversations to build better relationships. In “All of Us Can Break the Cycle of Hatred” (in the print edition only), Professor Arthur Brooks and the Dalai Lama share their thoughts on “the appropriate way to disagree… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk