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Before coming to Harvard Business School, I spent four years working in the education sector, designing learning experiences that I hoped would be powerful and transformational for my students. It was strange finally being in the conductor's seat, especially after sitting in the audience as a student for most of my life. I felt like I was getting a special glimpse into what happens behind the curtain before the teacher takes the stage. [...]
Short Intensive Programs (SIPs) offer students an excellent opportunity to think about career choices, gain practical skills, and explore topics they might otherwise never get to study. SIPs are no fee, no credit courses, and take place during Winter break. [...]
Julia Cheek of EverlyWell
- 13 Dec 2019
All Is Well in Texas: How Julia Cheek Founded Her At-Home Lab Testing Startup, EverlyWell
Julia Cheek started EverlyWell in Austin, Texas so that she could be close to her family. The health and wellness company provides at-home lab testing kits and digital results to consumers, and offers a suite of validated tests, including; food sensitivity, fertility, STDs, and thyroid. This past year Everlywell did $40M in sales. [...]
I saw that the program consisted of not only engineering and business classes, but also integrated design classes that incorporate lessons from both engineering and business. Upon realizing that I will learn how to build the product, as well as how to launch a venture based on the product, I knew I wanted to be part of the first cohort of the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences Program. [...]
Professor Alison Wood Brooks on How to Talk Gooder
- 23 Oct 2019
How to Talk Gooder in Business and Life
Confidence is good, but overconfidence is bad and can make us bad listeners. Perhaps the more pertinent question is “what role does anxiety play in conversing effectively?” because more people suffer from being too nervous during their conversations than being too confident. I hope a large part of this course will help students find the right balance between speaking and listening—between confidence and humility—striking that balance should reduce any social anxiety. [...]
The views and opinions expressed in the MBA Voices blog are those of the authors.
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