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- AI & Future of Business Technology
- Data, Privacy, Security, and Regulation
- Future of Work
- Human-Centered Technology
- New Operating Models and Business Models
Inflation in the Age of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic brought both a public health crisis and a significant shift in economic dynamics. Consumer spending patterns changed rapidly, highlighting the way inflation is measured. Alberto Cavallo, Harvard Business School professor and co-director of D^3’s Pricing Lab described this issue in his research, “Inflation with Covid Consumption Baskets,” first published in 2020 in […]
Navigating the Waves of Change: The Impact of CEO Turnovers on Organizational Communication
Leadership transitions are pivotal events that can redefine the course of an organization. CEO turnovers, in particular, are marked by significant shifts not just in strategic direction but in the very fabric of internal communications. A recent study, “Communication Within Firms: Evidence from CEO Turnovers”, published in 2024 in Management Science (and previously at the […]
- AI & Future of Business Technology
- Data, Privacy, Security, and Regulation
- New Operating Models and Business Models
- Performance and Metrics
Navigating the Climate Crisis: Strategic Insights for Business Leaders
In an era of increasing environmental concerns, the corporate march toward a low-carbon economy presents both challenges and a wealth of opportunities. In a recent article, “Ten Questions for a Winning Climate-Transition Business Strategy“, HBS Professor and faculty PI in D^3’s Climate and Sustainability Impact Lab, George Serafeim, describes research emphasizing the need for executives […]
- AI & Future of Business Technology
- Data, Privacy, Security, and Regulation
- Human-Centered Technology
- New Operating Models and Business Models
- Performance and Metrics
How Venture Capital Drives Media Coverage in Startups: A Strategic Approach for Business Leaders
Venture capital (VC) firms play a pivotal role in shaping the media landscape for startups, influencing public perception, talent acquisition, and future fundraising efforts. The paper “Investor Influence on Media Coverage: Evidence from Venture Capital-Backed Startups” by Brian K. Baik, Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School and a researcher at D^3’s Digital Value Lab, and […]
The Impact of Data, Analytics, and AI Leaders Globally and in the Middle East
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Based on 2023 research by Debbie Botha, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Dalebrook Media and a member of D^3’s Industry Council, this talk will explore the global and local impact of 46 Data, Analytics, and AI leaders in the UAE
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Managing Modernization and Labor
Labor relations are a critical factor in determining operational success, particularly in industries that depend on large-scale manufacturing. In the fictionalized case study “Navigating Labor Unrest” by Jorge Tamayo, Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School and Investigator at D^3’s Digital Reskilling Lab, Paulo Ferreira, president of Luna Motors’ Campinas plant, confronts a daunting labor-management conflict. […]
- AI & Future of Business Technology
- Data, Privacy, Security, and Regulation
- New Operating Models and Business Models
- Performance and Metrics
Smarter Business Decisions with Mixture Adaptive Design (MAD)
In a rapidly evolving business landscape, decision-makers must be agile. In a recent paper, Biyonka Liang, PhD candidate in Statistics at Harvard University, and Iavor Bojinov, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at HBS and PI at D^3’s Data Science and AI Operations Lab, discuss their development of the Mixture Adaptive Design (MAD) to allow industry […]
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D^3 Digital Seminar Series
Technology Adoption and Career Concerns: Evidence from the Adoption of Digital Technology in Motion Pictures Date: November 13, 2024Presenter: Filippo Mezzanotti, Northwestern University Abstract:This paper studies the impact of career concerns on technological change by analyzing the adoption of digital cinematography in the US motion picture industry. This setting allows us to collect rich data […] Continue reading D^3 Digital Seminar Series
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