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Indulgence vs. Regret: Investing in Future Memories

September 2, 2008

Good news for makers of $20,000 watches and other luxury goods and services. Recent research from Harvard Business School professor Anat Keinan and a colleague suggest that we often regret not indulging ourselves earlier in life.

First Look: September 3, 2008

September 2, 2008

Are they really "independent" directors? ... Influencing the release of environmental data … Brand differentiation at Hilton Hotels.

Sharpening Your Skills: History Matters

August 28, 2008

Business history is a rich source of knowledge and inspiration for today's executives. Do we pay enough attention to the past? Here are four Working Knowledge articles that provide lessons from history about leaders, leadership, and business organization.

Is Case Method Instruction Due for an Overhaul?

September 5, 2008

The case method of teaching business management has come under criticism on a number of fronts as educators rethink how to incorporate new teaching tools and methods made available by technology. Professor Jim Heskett asks: Is too much emphasis being placed on cases as opposed to other forms of instruction in training decision makers? What application do cases have in preparing leaders versus managers? Is case method instruction due for an overhaul? What do YOU think?