Up Close & Personal with Dean Jay Light The Dean recently sat down with the Harbus to discuss what's on his mind. Find out what he thinks about Monday morning quarterbacking, the economy, and the 4th term at HBS.

Life as an Independent Consultant Ever dream of leaving the corporate world? Learn how to make the jump in this career webinar on November 4. With presenter Pam Puryear (MBA '88).

Enter the New Venture Contest The Rock Center and Alumni Relations are looking for the next great business idea—and it could be yours! Eleven Alumni Clubs around the world will sponsor contests, open to all alumni. Local winners will compete in the contest finals at HBS in April 2010 for a $25,000 cash prize.

The Financial Crisis: One Year Later Join Professors Bill George, Rob Kaplan, Jay Lorsch, and Arthur Segel to discuss today's economic landscape. To register, call 1.800.925.8000 (U.S.) or 1.334.260.9999 (outside U.S.) and sign up for the Harvard call on November 9 at 11:30 am EST.

How to Update Your Resume Re-think the writing process, review formats and design, and pick up tips to distinguish yourself from competitors in this November 18 webinar.

Pro-Bono Opportunities A growing network of alumni-led community consulting programs provides approximately $10 million worth of management consulting services each year to nonprofit organizations. Contact your local club to learn more.

New Face of HBS In Tokyo Nobuo Sato (MBA '82), a former banker and executive recruiter, is the new head of HBS's Japan Research Center in Tokyo. Find contact details and the Center's latest activities here.

Learning from the Horseless Carriage "Humans instinctively sort and classify things," writes Associate Professor Mary Tripsas in The New York Times. If your new product doesn't fit established categories, don't allow customers to wonder, "What is it?" It's up to you to create the right frame of reference.