Leadership Initiative
Leaders have always faced the job of inspiring others while making important decisions with incomplete information. Today's leaders are confronted with challenges and opportunities that have never been more dynamic or complex. We help leaders effectively understand and manage these forces.
| Low | High | ||||
| Develops distinctive strategies to achieve competitive advantage | |||||
| Translates broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans | |||||
| Defines strategic issues clearly despite ambiguity | |||||
| Aligns the organization to support strategic priorities | |||||
Advancing African American Business Leadership
2018 marks 50 years of the African American Student Union at HBS. This key inflection point in the School’s history offers not only an occasion for reflection, but also an exciting opportunity for HBS to conduct new research, convene thought leaders, and undertake initiatives to advance African American business leaders.
Featured Leader
Walker transformed the Independent Order of St. Luke, established a newspaper, became the first woman bank president in the U.S., and opened a store run by and for blacks.
Pioneering Research
Our faculty members author numerous books, produce academic papers, and write an array of articles for general business publications.
- 10 Sep 2020
- HBS Working Knowledge
The COVID Two-Step for Leaders: Protect and Pivot
- New Book
The Heart of Business—Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism
- New Case
