Tag Archives: Careers

The Odd Questions Harvard Asks MBA Applicants

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By John A. Byrne

Want to go to Harvard Business School? Be prepared to answer some odd questions, such as what kind of chocolate you prefer.

If you’re a male applicant to the Harvard Business School and about to be interviewed by admissions, you should wear a well-fitting black, grey or navy blue suit with a non-distracting shirt and tie. Deodorant is a must but cologne is a no-no.

If you’re a woman, the length of your skirt should be at least at the knee. Your suit color and style should be simple and classic, with closed-toed pumps with a heel height of between one and three inches. The flashy baubles are best left at home along with any strong fragrance. Continue reading →

Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning and the Superbowl

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written by Larry Janis

Millions of people follow the game of professional football from preseason to the Superbowl.  Their interests are usually focused on the offensive and defensive talent on the field.

These players we admire are there because of the team’s scouting talent, the coaches and the general managers and their ability to identify and acquire talent. This talent acquisition process provides bench strength – literally – and resources for succession planning for the next year’s season. Continue reading →

Are Business Schools Clueless or Evil?

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by Gianpiero Petriglieri

The last decade has been a one of soul-searching for business schools worldwide. Since the collapse of Enron, through the financial crisis, to the insider trading and LIBOR scandals, the question just keeps recurring: How did those institutions of higher learning, whose claim is to develop business leaders, influence the conduct of leaders who let so many people down? Continue reading →

Don’t Get Stuck as Someone Else’s Second-in-Command

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By John Beeson

Every senior executive would love to have an Allan Taylor on his or her team. And that was the nub of Allan’s problem. For a number of years, Allan has reported to a highly visionary manager, and they made a great team. Allan has ensured consistent execution of his boss’s strategic initiatives — and is quickly falling into what I call the “first lieutenant syndrome.” Continue reading →

Director, Service Delivery – Database

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Role and Responsibilities: The Service Delivery Director – Database is responsible for global database administration and operations, including the configuration, operations, support, and optimization of all customer delivery databases.

Direct responsibility for global database operations, ensures SLA’s, financial targets, and management objectives are consistently met or exceeded. Continue reading →