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Orascom Telecom Holding (C): Condensed
Bourgeois, L. J. IIICase DARDEN-S-0246 -EStrategyStarting at €5.74
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Life's Work: Marina Abramovic
Abramovic, Marina; Beard, AlisonArticle HBS-R1611K-EMarina Abramovic has for decades pushed the boundaries of performance art--hurling herself against walls, cutting herself with razor blades, sitting motionless for 750 hours. Although she started with fringe shows, she eventually worked her way up to performances and exhibitions at premier venues, such as the Venice Biennale and New York's Museum of Modern Art.Starting at €8.20
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Note on Energy as a Strategic Force
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Doner, Jonathan; Namasondhi, Kanokrat; Eygenson, SergeTechnical Note DARDEN-S-0325-EStrategyThis note explores the concept of ki, or energy. It concentrates on aikido, a Japanese martial art that channels the human body’s natural energy toward balance, health, grounding, and the mental clarity required to overcome obstacles and discover new insights. Aikido is a defensively oriented martial art, designed to utilize the ki of the attack in a manner that turns that energy to the detriment of the attacker. The note discusses the six princi...Starting at €8.20
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Life's Work: Bill T. Jones
Jones, Bill T.; Lissy, Dana; Beard, AlisonArticle HBS-R1511M-EBill T. Jones revolutionized modern dance through the company he founded in 1982 with his partner Arnie Zane, who later died of AIDS-related lymphoma. He's since choreographed over 120 works (including the Broadway hit "Fela!"). Now 63 and the artistic director of New York Live Arts, he returns to the stage for a solo performance this season.Starting at €8.20
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Life's Work: Manolo Blahnik
Blahnik, Manolo; Beard, AlisonArticle HBS-R1012P-ELeadership and People ManagementThe celebrated shoe designer talks about how and why he started to "do shoes," some factors in his success, balancing art and commerce, and why he's stayed independent.Starting at €8.20
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A Tattoo Won't Hurt Your Job Prospects
French, Michael T.; Beard, AlisonArticle HBS-F1806B-EEmployers used to take a dim view of job candidates with body art. But times have changed. New research shows that there's no longer any labor-market penalty for tattoos--even if they're large, visible, and offensive.Starting at €8.20
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Note on Warfare in Eastern Philosophy
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Eygenson, Serge; Namasondhi, KanokratTechnical Note DARDEN-S-0304-EStrategyThis note on warfare summarizes treatises by Chinese (e.g., Sun Tzu, The Art of War, ca. 500 BC) and Japanese (e.g., Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings, 1643 AD) warriors, reviews their philosophies and leadership lessons, and offers modern applications.Starting at €8.20
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Life's Work: Barbra Streisand
Streisand, Barbra; Beard, AlisonArticle HBS-R1210L-EThe entertainment icon discusses work-life balance, overcoming stage fright, and working in the nonprofit sector.Starting at €8.20
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Life's Work: Mikhail Baryshnikov
Baryshnikov, Mikhail; Beard, AlisonArticle HBS-R1105N-EMikhail Baryshnikov on reinvention, effective mentorship, and teamwork.Starting at €8.20
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Life's Work: Kevin Spacey
Spacey, Kevin; Beard, AlisonArticle HBS-R1603L-EThe actor, producer, and director on moving from stage to screen twice over.Starting at €8.20