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Making a Backup Plan Undermines Performance
Shin, Jihae; Beard, AlisonArticle HBS-F1609B-ELeadership and People ManagementIf you prepare for failure, failure may be more likely. New research suggests that formulating a plan B in the event that plan A does not work out has a negative effect on performance.Starting at €8.20
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Doing Business in Kigali, Rwanda
Zelleke, Andy; Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Armerding, Pippa Tubman; Lawal, WaleCase HBS-323089-EKnowledge and CommunicationThis case examines the challenges and opportunities of doing business in Rwanda. It highlights Rwanda's economic transformation in the decades leading up to 2023 in the context of its history, culture, and politics. The case gives an overview of some of the main obstacles faced by businesses operating in the country, high transportation costs, some of the most expensive electricity tariffs in sub-Saharan Africa and high levels of government burea...Starting at €8.20
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The Happiness Backlash
Beard, AlisonArticle HBS-R1507N-ELeadership and People ManagementA survey of five books investigates the seemingly universal insistence on feeling good.Starting at €8.20
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SmileDirectClub: Better is Better
Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Sesia, AldoCase HBS-320016-EStrategyStarting at €8.20
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Boll & Branch
Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Martin, MelCase HBS-320052-EEntrepreneurshipBoll & Branch is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) business launched in 2015. It was the first Fair-Trade Certified manufacturer of linens. The case provides background on the company, its start, business model, and evolution through 2019.Starting at €8.20
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Life's Work: James Patterson
Patterson, James; Beard, AlisonArticle HBS-R1203T-EJames Patterson, one of the world's most popular and prolific novelists, discusses creative problem solving, collaboration, and productivity.Starting at €8.20
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Life's Work: Christiane Amanpour
Amanpour, Christiane; Beard, AlisonArticle HBS-R1205M-EAward-winning foreign correspondent Christiane Amanpour shares her insights on leadership, ambition, and the female advantage.Starting at €8.20
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Life's Work: Kenneth Cole
Cole, Kenneth; Beard, AlisonArticle HBS-R1112M-EHBR interviews fashion designer Kenneth Cole on a career that has combined work, family, and community activism.Starting at €8.20
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Life's Work: Salman Rushdie
Rushdie, Salman; Beard, AlisonArticle HBS-R1509L-EThe acclaimed novelist discusses his creative process, the appeal of social media, and the unique truths found in fiction.Starting at €8.20
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Life's Work: Ruth Westheimer
Westheimer, Ruth; Beard, AlisonArticle HBS-R1604L-EThe celebrity sex therapist of the 1980s discusses transitioning to a public career, adapting to many different cultures, and "rewiring" rather than retiring.Starting at €8.20