ALUMNI

One Paramount Priority
Diane Hessan (MBA 1977) on how to preserve the republic after the election

A More Perfect Union
America’s faith in democracy is fading. Daniella Ballou-Aares (MBA 2001) is leading a group of alumni in an ambitious effort to restore it

HBS Votes
Efforts from the alumni community to get out the vote for the 2020 Presidential election

Restoring Our Faith in Business and Government
In his address to HBS graduates at this 2019's Class Day, Michael Bloomberg (MBA 1966) spoke about the degeneration of American political culture and the challenge it poses.

HBS Club of Dallas Explores Election Reform and Political Innovation
The nonpartisan group Reform Elections Now (REN)—led by HBS alumni—gave a virtual presentation to the HBS Club of Dallas in early September to educate and engage business leaders on the specific problems in our political system and possible solutions.

FACULTY

Leadership Advice for Biden: Restore a Sense of Calm
Harvard Business School faculty members share their expectations for a Biden presidency and offer advice to the commander in chief as he takes on the raging COVID-19 pandemic and a divided nation.

The Breach of the U.S. Capitol Was a Breach of Trust, by Professor Sandra Sucher and Shalene Gupta

"Reflections on the Tumult in Washington D.C.," Professors Youngme Moon, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Mihir Desai, and Rebecca Henderson in their After Hours podcast

Business Can’t Take Democracy for Granted. By University Professor Rebecca Henderson

Transitions of Power Are Difficult. What Joe Biden and Other Incoming Leaders Need to Know. By Professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter.

The Role of American Business Leaders in a Challenging Election Season (video)
Alumni Virtual Program featuring Professor Rawi Abdelal

Maintaining a Resilient Democracy
While many in this election year are focused on issues that divide the United States and the damage this discord may be doing to democracy, historian David Moss offers a perspective rooted in American democracy’s resilient past.

Navigating the Populism Phenomenon
Professor Rafael Di Tella and Associate Professor Vincent Pons discuss populism in democratic countries from Bolivia to France to the United States.

Building a Strong and Prosperous Society
University Professor Rebecca Henderson discusses the need for an honest, capable, and transparent government, and the role business can play in ensuring its success.

Reinvigorating Democracy: A Vote for Change
Business leader Katherine Gehl and University Professor Michael Porter delve into the root causes of why the political system is failing and propose solving the problem by changing the election system.

The Business Case for Saving Democracy
Why free markets need free politics, according to University Professor Rebecca Henderson.

Harnessing Entrepreneurship to Revamp Democracy
Professor Mitchell Weiss (MBA 2004) believes that a renewed entrepreneurial spirit can transform the public sector's response to big problems at all levels. One of our biggest challenges? Faith in the democratic process itself.

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