december 2004

Research, articles, news mentions, and blogs from the HBS faculty. Submit a story

Q&A with William Donaldson. As chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, William Donaldson (MBA ’58) has worked “to create a new environment of integrity and accountability.” He’s well suited for the job.

The Future of Stem Cells. History shows that if a controversial product or service has widespread demand, markets tend to form, despite organized opposition. Will stem-cell therapies be any different?

Retirement’s Changing Face. Why, when, and how people retire has shifted so much that it’s hard to know what retirement means anymore. Here’s a look at the paths chosen by five HBS alumni.

A Life by Design. Ivy Ross (PMD 68, 1994) has spent a quarter-century helping companies like Coach, Calvin Klein, and Mattel develop successful products. Now she wants to overhaul the process underlying product innovation. It’s her biggest challenge yet.

In Brief
Alumni Achievement Awards; Aldrich Renovations; 2004 Annual Report; Comings and Goings; Fall Reunions; Warren Buffett; Wyss Gift; Campaign Success; Class of 2004 Gives Fellowship; Baker Library Gets New Executive Director; Emmons Heads Christensen Center; Campaign Regional Events; Greenhill House Dedicated 		Ideas
Faculty Q&A, Faculty Books, Faculty Research Online, Caseworks

Entrepreneur’s Notebook

Take Two

Last Look

Newsmakers
Matt DuPlessie (MBA ’03), Gerald Chertavian (MBA ’92) , John Barr (MBA ’72), Harry Dent (MBA ’79) , James Wolfensohn (MBA ’59)

Network
Career Briefs, HBS Clubs and Associations, Alumni Bookshelf, President’s Report, Alumni Travel Program