Lifelong Learning
HBS Alumni Travel: Vietnam and Cambodia Explorer
April 19–29: Join fellow HBS Alumni and friends for this captivating 10-day tour through the cultural and natural beauty of Vietnam and the Kingdom of Cambodia. The tour winds through Vietnam's oldest cities, colorful markets, and myriad temples, and explores Cambodia's rich history and colonial heritage with trips to Phnom Penh and Angkor Wat, one of the wonders of the ancient world. The tour also includes several unique opportunities to meet with local alumni and gain first hand insight into the business climate of these two countries. An optional 4-day pre-trip extension also takes you through Southern Vietnam and the Mekong Delta. Reserve your spot by February 19! For more information, visit:
http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/travel/
New from HBS Executive Education: Comprehensive Leadership
Programs for Three levels of Leadership
HBS Executive Education has redesigned its portfolio of general management programs to better serve all leadership levels within organizations. In addition to the flagship Advanced Management Program for senior executives, two new offerings have been introduced: the General Management Program, for business-unit leaders, and the Leadership Development Program, designed for high-potential early-career managers. For more information about the comprehensive management portfolio, and the specifics of each program, visit:
http://www.exed.hbs.edu/redirects/clpwn/
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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Events Calendar
Global Leaders Confirmed for 2006 Global Leadership Forum
Make plans now to join us for the 2006 Global Leadership Forum, June 20–22, in Washington, D.C., where the topic is "The Private Sector and the Public Interest." Confirmed presenters include Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House, Jeffrey Immelt, Chairman & CEO of General Electric, and Jack Valenti, former President & CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America. HBS alumni, faculty, and global leaders will consider the intersection of the public and private sectors and the impact on financial markets, innovation and technology, executive compensation, and society as a whole.
http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/glf/
Social Enterprise Conference: March 5, 2006
The 7th Annual Social Enterprise Conference is a forum to explore the synergies between achieving business success and addressing critical social issues. The conference, organized by the Social Enterprise Club, features speakers who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in the corporate, social, and public sectors and includes panel discussions that address the most important issues faced at their intersection. For more information, including alumni registration, visit:
http://www.socialenterpriseclub.com/conference/
Register Now for Spring Reunions
Spring Reunions will be held June 1–4, 2006, for the MBA classes of 1956, 1986, 1991, 1996, and 2001. Use the Alumni Web site to register and start planning your trip to campus today. You can also submit your Reunion Profile online. Visit:
http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/reunions/mba.html.html
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News
Working Knowledge: What Really Drives Your Strategy?
Professors Joseph Bower and Clark Gilbert explain the disconnect between corporate strategy and resource allocation.
http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item.jhtml?id=5157&t=operations
Working Knowledge keeps you on top of the latest HBS faculty research and thinking. Register with Working Knowledge to receive a free weekly email newsletter:
http://workingknowledge.hbs.edu/reg/newsletter_sub.jhtml
Faculty in the News
Professors Herman ("Dutch") Leonard and Allen Grossman discuss the impact of the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative with the Financial Times:
http://intranet.hbs.edu/community/hbsnews/013006_ft2.html
In Entrepreneurship Magazine, Professor Mark Bradshaw comments on the importance of finding an appraiser who specializes in your business or industry:
http://intranet.hbs.edu/community/hbsnews/020606_em.html
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