August 2006 - News, Events, and Lifelong Learning for HBS Alumni

Spotlight

Get to know the new Working Knowledge

HBS Working Knowledge is an online forum for new ideas in business practice. Exclusively covering the work of HBS faculty, Working Knowledge offers readers a first look at new ideas before they enter mainstream management practice.

Every day, HBSWK features new work from among the more than 200 HBS faculty at the forefront of their diverse fields of expertise. You can browse articles by topic or industry or explore the WK's library of current working papers. Register for the weekly news update or daily RSS feed and stay in touch with new ideas from HBS.
http://hbswk.hbs.edu/

New in Working Knowledge: Developing a Strategy for Digital Convergence

In expanding a course on strategy development for tech companies, David Yoffie came to a powerful realization: The rules for success in the technology industry are about to change—again.
http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/5445.html

News

Global Leadership Forum presentations are online

HBS faculty and international business and political leaders took the stage at the 2006 HBS Global Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C., to discuss some of the most important topics facing public policy and the private sector. All of the faculty presentations, plenary sessions, and panel discussions can now be viewed online in the HBS Video Showcase. Visit:
http://video.hbs.edu/events/glf2006/

Calling Alumni: Mentor a Current MBA Student

HBS is seeking alumni volunteers—women, healthcare professionals, and international alumni—to mentor current MBA students. Three special programs have been created to help students learn from the experience and expertise of alumni. To explore these mentorship opportunities at HBS, visit:
http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/volunteers/mentoring/

From the Social Enterprise Initiative: Stepping Up to Leadership

September 7: Professor Bill George will moderate a Q&A session with Wendy Kopp, President and Founder of Teach For America, about her personal growth and expanded aspirations for the organization. This event is open to all alumni and is sponsored by the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative and the Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship student clubs. For details and to sign up, visit:
http://www.hbs.edu/socialenterprise/

Lifelong Learning

Last Chance to Register for HBS Alumni Travel program to Argentina

October 21–30: There's still space on The Soul of Argentina, a tour exclusively designed for HBS alumni that explores the majestic beauty and passionate culture of Argentina. This trip includes excursions through cosmopolitan Buenos Aires; the charming wine producing region of Mendoza; and dramatic, alpine Patagonia. Scheduled activities include a visit with HBS alumni in the Argentine wine industry at their vineyards. For more information and to register, visit:
http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/travel/

From Executive Education
Corporate Social Responsibility: Strategies to Create Business and Social Value

October 18–22: This program is designed to provide senior corporate executives with the knowledge, practical tools, and frameworks for integrating social responsibility into their corporate strategy. For more information, visit:
http://www.exed.hbs.edu/redirects/csrwn/

HBS Alumni receive an exclusive 30-percent discount on open-enrollment Executive Education Programs. For more information, visit:
http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/lifelong_learning/execed_calendar.html

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