Most Active Articles 2013-05-22T16:51:10.984-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:harvard-business-school Phil Mintz pmintz563 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7891660504549590229-614fe2d03a68077a4bbf61905614e19e 2013-05-13T19:36:43.248-04:00

Find out this year's shakeup in exec ed

Find out this year's shakeup in exec ed http://poetsandquantsforexecs.com/2013/05/13/imd-retains-top-spot-in-fts-2013-ranking/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4023782865511037247-2d544f4881bcfc91b6d261d48d43f43c 2013-05-22T07:17:37.861-04:00

I am not writing this to pile on two Harvard economists who put the Western world into economic mess. I am concerned about the policy professionals who accept such economic propositions even when they seem self-evidently too good to be true and defy common sense

I am not writing this to pile on two Harvard economists who put the Western world into economic mess. I am concerned about the policy professionals who accept such economic propositions even when they seem self-evidently too good to be true and defy common sense http://www.ihavenet.com/World/Half-Baked-Economic-Theories-Continue-to-Direct-Global-Economy_2013-04-2703.html Constantinos Mikelis dmikelis084 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12229676273687127280-7313d989d02e48a0f6a34c2315409441 2013-05-16T10:56:57.588-04:00

Introduction Through lower FED’s interest rates the liquidity pumped into the market (i.e. economy) prompts market development (i.e. economic growth), but only if the market transmissionability (See Bhattacharya and others 2011) allows absorption and transformation of such extra liquidity into business entropy to build-up equity, and vice versa

Introduction Through lower FED’s interest rates the liquidity pumped into the market (i.e. economy) prompts market development (i.e. economic growth), but only if the market transmissionability (See Bhattacharya and others 2011) allows absorption and transformation of such extra liquidity into business entropy to build-up equity, and vice versa http://joshuakonov.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/enhancing-markets-i-e-economies-transmissionability-tooptimize-monetary-policies-effect/ Joshua Konov jkonov863 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2539152692986538640-168584763d35da64fadb230de499ddd9 2013-05-19T08:29:40.350-04:00

The Blavatnik Family Foundation donated $50 million to Harvard U. to launch a major initiative to support early-stage breakthrough therapies and cure of diseases.

The Blavatnik Family Foundation donated $50 million to Harvard U. to launch a major initiative to support early-stage breakthrough therapies and cure of diseases. http://blog.accepted.com/2013/05/08/harvard-u-receives-50-million-gift/ Linda Abraham labraham396 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13973536975469038278-94e3e13bc9763ec0a34664a4662c6e49 2012-12-22T13:40:16.549-05:00

ast.   Strategies for Sustainability of Environmental & Resources Efficiency Joshua Ioji Konov* October 4, 2012 *ChicagoIL, the USA Joshua.konov@gmail.com Abstract The best model for expanding Alternative Energies and Environmental Protection globally is through using market equilibrium, whereas governmental subsidies and fiscal stimulus to be just supplementary. Market equilibrium depends of matching consumption demand and…

ast.   Strategies for Sustainability of Environmental & Resources Efficiency Joshua Ioji Konov* October 4, 2012 *ChicagoIL, the USA Joshua.konov@gmail.com Abstract The best model for expanding Alternative Energies and Environmental Protection globally is through using market equilibrium, whereas governmental subsidies and fiscal stimulus to be just supplementary. Market equilibrium depends of matching consumption demand and… http://joshuakonov.wordpress.com/2012/12/21/strategies-for-sustainability-of-environmental-resources-efficiency/ Joshua Konov jkonov863 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:394521313277311302-ca572e72fa46ba2c1a04d9b6e0da301f 2013-02-15T13:25:59.604-05:00

Part L of our popular MBA handicapping series

Part L of our popular MBA handicapping series http://poetsandquants.com/2013/02/15/handicapping-your-odds-of-getting-in-4/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14530922366675426302-1fee06f5825cb4f6cf99bb437e2bb36e 2013-05-14T23:14:38.781-04:00

There is no presentation magic software to rescue a lame effort. No slide show can substitute for a lack of ideas, poor preparation, and no story to tell.

There is no presentation magic software to rescue a lame effort. No slide show can substitute for a lack of ideas, poor preparation, and no story to tell. http://www.ihatepresentations.com/presentation-magic-pills/ Stanley K. Ridgley sridgley400 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1973708372650172099-28aac79e8b3b126b7c1c587e4e086965 2013-05-13T10:42:11.605-04:00

Our weekly roundup of interesting MBA news

Our weekly roundup of interesting MBA news http://poetsandquants.com/2013/05/12/yales-new-eq-test-for-mba-applicants/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15814305784639016647-b9212886f4f7b4fa7bf32db65b695e9d 2013-05-18T13:25:10.683-04:00

Part LVI of our popular MBA handicapping series

Part LVI of our popular MBA handicapping series http://poetsandquants.com/2013/05/18/handicapping-your-shot-at-harvard-stanford-et-al/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12736702858391873204-d78f99d28180bbe0790bf0e88bc39346 2013-04-15T14:49:36.354-04:00

Wharton, Harvard, Michigan & NYU top new ranking

Wharton, Harvard, Michigan & NYU top new ranking http://poetsandquants.com/2013/04/15/ranking-business-schools-on-research/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2929993066300496132-c0d283f1e7ed19e9f16023e5e775a763 2012-11-15T04:59:12.010-05:00

How Economic Changes can boost US Economy and save Free Entrepreneurship   Under the brand new global market conditions of rapid market (i.e. of economy, economies) globalization and rising productivity; of China’s industrial growth; of improving technologies in manufacturing and the Internet; of colossal size transnational corporations; of Vietnam, India, Brazil, and e.g.; the theory…

How Economic Changes can boost US Economy and save Free Entrepreneurship   Under the brand new global market conditions of rapid market (i.e. of economy, economies) globalization and rising productivity; of China’s industrial growth; of improving technologies in manufacturing and the Internet; of colossal size transnational corporations; of Vietnam, India, Brazil, and e.g.; the theory… http://joshuakonov.wordpress.com/2012/11/15/how-economic-changes-can-boost-us-economy-and-save-free-entrepreneurship/ Joshua Konov jkonov863 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8215578452610557843-92d42c6439d4a6e731781fcf5005ee80 2013-03-28T07:23:51.653-04:00

Every business needs to have a definitive position and a compelling story. Customers won’t buy anything from you or even entertain the idea if you don’t have a story that touches them on an emotional level. It’s human nature.

Every business needs to have a definitive position and a compelling story. Customers won’t buy anything from you or even entertain the idea if you don’t have a story that touches them on an emotional level. It’s human nature. http://www.compukol.com/blog/presenting-a-compelling-business-story/ Michael Cohn mcohn283 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7527112093722408576-e294ec18aee08e5f7e9826b2bff070ad 2013-04-12T05:41:35.178-04:00

Economics that will change the comprehension of Business Cycles into Random Variations

Economics that will change the comprehension of Business Cycles into Random Variations http://joshuakonov.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/dynamic-macroeconomics-of-the-marketism/ Joshua Konov jkonov863 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9048640518291593451-89e404b2e2fa22188280b64b0e0d09bf 2013-01-11T10:20:10.132-05:00

Part XLVII of our popular MBA handicapping series

Part XLVII of our popular MBA handicapping series http://poetsandquants.com/2013/01/11/handicapping-your-elite-mba-odds-2/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1509818505100961123-60f19aa682ab53f02230c5202f229516 2012-09-18T11:57:45.122-04:00

A poll shows they're cool toward one of their own

A poll shows they're cool toward one of their own http://poetsandquants.com/2012/09/18/why-harvard-mbas-favor-obama/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6964571880373920117-f9d962bb41ff64a37cc846cfb24e319e 2013-02-20T10:58:08.810-05:00

A look at salary & bonus at top schools

A look at salary & bonus at top schools http://poetsandquants.com/2013/02/20/bouncing-back-from-the-great-recession/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13243672275659150573-4f152ac57f1f8fb769ad2f3e0e3a9baf 2012-09-24T14:51:02.443-04:00

Says competition to hire the best remains tough

Says competition to hire the best remains tough http://poetsandquants.com/2012/09/24/l-e-k-plans-25-rise-in-mba-hires/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4085103858370526991-da4be8c6d6f1d6f603be32b70426d3b3 2013-04-16T15:47:58.834-04:00

Family member of HBS staffer killed

Family member of HBS staffer killed http://poetsandquants.com/2013/04/16/hbs-dean-on-boston-tragedy/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:336528614744291857-25d9d0f1f587ce16573f02d20c931be7 2013-02-04T10:53:11.061-05:00

A Harvard MBA on dysfunctional relationships

A Harvard MBA on dysfunctional relationships http://poetsandquants.com/2013/01/31/the-sorry-state-of-business-school-love/# John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16677921359289497543-abc845a111602f6c96571f011b001104 2013-01-25T21:26:56.092-05:00

Big gainers include Judge, ESADE, Ceibs & Yale

Big gainers include Judge, ESADE, Ceibs & Yale http://poetsandquants.com/2013/01/26/harvard-to-top-new-financial-times-ranking/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:557424150729239726-e92fe08c8e1e082aa410b602a469df2c 2013-05-10T11:35:11.691-04:00

To ensure an especially powerful presentation every time, practice hard and repeatedly . . . but do your presentation practice the right way.

To ensure an especially powerful presentation every time, practice hard and repeatedly . . . but do your presentation practice the right way. http://www.ihatepresentations.com/presentation-practice-how-to/ Stanley K. Ridgley sridgley400 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9175320532420190030-9a2a000d9fe7113137597c0f49a680ee 2013-05-21T11:05:51.335-04:00

The good news is that Quintilian, a great business presenter and coach, solved for us almost every pathology that plagues the modern speaker.

The good news is that Quintilian, a great business presenter and coach, solved for us almost every pathology that plagues the modern speaker. http://www.ihatepresentations.com/a-great-business-presenter/ Stanley K. Ridgley sridgley400 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8605922674955646179-05d98a37b6a2f32feacad8032ddbaede 2013-02-17T17:47:35.475-05:00

If not for the Duncan Hines packaged chocolate chip cookie, our understanding of corporate strategy might have been very different.

If not for the Duncan Hines packaged chocolate chip cookie, our understanding of corporate strategy might have been very different. http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2013/02/13/procter-gamble-strategy-cookies/#more-16618 Vincent G Tobias vtobias692 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3984754926675656603-691454cc90339a84a4efeda49373b654 2013-05-17T12:45:03.583-04:00

Reverses two straight years of declines

Reverses two straight years of declines http://poetsandquants.com/2013/05/17/harvard-mba-applications-up-3-9/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6364548431204886214-854490cdf6ca6168ec3eec073aeefce2 2013-03-01T09:00:28.866-05:00

Part LI of our popular MBA handicapping series

Part LI of our popular MBA handicapping series http://poetsandquants.com/2013/03/01/assessing-your-odds-of-getting-in-4/ John A. Byrne jbyrne812 2 1 0 1