This post is part of our “Leadership in Challenging Times” blog series, which highlights the inspiring work of the HBS community in addressing the health and economic consequences of COVID-19, alongside the fight for racial equity and an especially polarized political climate. In this post, Shannah Varon (MBA 2009), Executive Director of Boston Collegiate Charter School, discusses the importance of transparent communication and how the HBS network and resources have helped her respond to challenges facing the education sector. [...]
Stratton Lloyd (right) with State Senator Bruce Tarr and former Lawrence mayor Dan
Rivera at an event supporting small business recovery in the Merrimack Valley
This post is part of our “Leadership in Challenging Times” blog series, which highlights the inspiring work of the HBS community in addressing the health and economic consequences of COVID-19, alongside the fight for racial equity and an especially polarized political climate. In this post, Stratton Lloyd (MBA 2000), COO & Executive Vice President of the Essex County Community Foundation, discusses the importance of systems-level thinking and the power of collaboration in addressing complex social issues. [...]
2021-22 HBS Leadership Fellows
The Leadership Fellows Program at Harvard Business School (HBS) is based on University Professor Michael Porter’s vision of developing a network of HBS graduates with cross-sector experience who are committed to addressing societal issues throughout their careers. The fellowship is a two-way commitment in which graduating students are offered once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to experience high-impact management positions in nonprofit and public sector organizations for one year at a competitive salary. At the same time, the hiring organizations leverage the experience, energy, and strategic and analytical skills of MBAs in roles that produce immediate results and build long-term capacity. [...]
This post is part of our “Leadership in Challenging Times” blog series, which highlights the inspiring work of the HBS community in addressing the health and economic consequences of COVID-19, alongside the fight for racial equity and an especially polarized political climate. In this post, Mark Contreras (MBA 1988), President and CEO of Connecticut Public Broadcasting, describes how his organization was able to adapt to recent challenges and continue broadcasting content to keep the citizens of the state well-informed. [...]
This post is part of our “Leadership in Challenging Times” blog series, which highlights the inspiring work of the HBS community in addressing the health and economic consequences of COVID-19, alongside the fight for racial equity and an especially polarized political climate. In this post, Clive Chang (MBA 2011), Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, describes how his organization has adapted to ongoing challenges and pursued its mission in innovative and inclusive ways. [...]