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

Spotlight

A New Path for Women Returning to the Workforce

A New Path: Setting New Professional Directions is a week-long immersion course at Harvard Business School that is designed for women graduates considering re-entering the workforce and new careers.

Offered March 4-10, 2007, the program focuses on self-assessment, career visioning, and goal setting; academic enrichment in business fundamentals; and updates on key business and IT skills. Participants will also acquire tools for securing jobs that will advance their professional and personal development. For more information and to register, go to:
http://www.exed.hbs.edu/redirects/path_wn/

News

Dean Light on Collaboration, Research, and the Future of HBS

Why does Dean Jay Light believe HBS should "build intellectual bridges" to the wider Harvard University community and how is the School going about doing so? Find out more about the Dean's views on collaboration, the need for research that is relevant for business practice, and other top priorities for HBS in the Financial Times:
http://www.ft.com/

From MBA: HBS Launches Immersion Experiences

HBS has developed three January immersion programs for MBA students. Nearly 200 MBAs are expected to participate in these optional, intense, academic programs led by HBS faculty. The China Immersion Experience will give participants a firsthand look at the economic, political, and social transformation that has occurred in China over the last 25 years. The New Orleans Service Trek will allow students and faculty to continue Gulf Coast recovery and rebuilding efforts that began last January. The Health Science and Business Immersion Program will provide an intensive medical science program for students interested in health care careers including biopharma, insurance, and consulting.

There's still time to make a year-end gift to HBS!

As you think about year-end charitable giving to organizations that make a difference in the world, we hope you will include HBS in your plans. Alumni gifts provide crucial support for teaching and research that influence business and education throughout the world. To make your gift to HBS today, call 877-GIVETOHBS or visit:
http://give.hbs.edu

Lifelong Learning

Alumni Travel: India — Past, Present, and Future

February 10–24, 2007: Gain insights into the rich history and vibrant culture of India with fellow HBS alumni on this two-week tour. The past will come to life on excursions to the temples at Mamallapuram, the palaces of the Meherangarh Fort, the ancient Jantar Mantar observatory in Jaipur, the Taj Mahal — and more. Explore the future of business in India with Ajay Mookerjee (DBA 1988), Executive Director of HBS's India Research Center.

Alumni Travel: The Best of Panama

April 14–21, 2007: Join fellow HBS alumni and friends for a unique "Panama Canal Discovery" trip. Explore the second largest rainforest in the Western Hemisphere. Enjoy rich culture, uncrowded beaches, and world-class infrastructure and services. To learn more about this trip and to check the complete schedule of upcoming alumni travel programs, visit:
http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/travel/

HBS Regional Events: Ideas with Impact

HBS regional events bring the School's faculty to you to share knowledge on topics that are relevant and timely. Come hear about the latest HBS research and network with fellow alumni. Check the events calendar for cities and speakers:
http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/events/

From Executive Education
Leadership Best Practices

Gain early access to groundbreaking research on leadership through this program for senior executives. Examine and compare best practices across a range of complex organizations and acquire the necessary tools and techniques for benchmarking and enhancing your leadership skills. This program runs March 12–16, 2007. For more information, visit:
http://www.exed.hbs.edu/redirects/lbpwn/

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

Faculty

This Week in Working Knowledge: Researching 'Manly Men'

How can a man's self-identity lead to decreased safety and efficiency in the workplace? Read about Professor Robin Ely's research and its unusual location: a deep water oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico:
http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/5515.html

Register for HBS Working Knowledge Updates
HBS Working Knowledge is an online forum for innovation in business practice, offering a first look at new thinking from HBS faculty. Register to receive Working Knowledge's daily RSS feed or weekly email:
http://hbswk.hbs.edu/

Faculty in the News

Are you "LinkedIn"? Read in Business 2.0 why Assistant Professor Mikolaj Jan Piskorski thinks this online network for business people is becoming a critical tool for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and others looking to connect:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/
2006/12/01/8394967/index.htm?postversion=2006120415

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