100 Paper Cases … 2 Online Challenges: HBS in the Digital Age?

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“Over the last few years, the landscape for online education has changed dramatically. New and more powerful technologies are creating opportunities not only to reach wider audiences, but also to offer engaging, impactful learning experiences. HBX is a new digital learning initiative that complements and furthers the School’s mission. It is an innovative endeavor—employing creative pedagogies, offering distinctive courses, and using new platforms. It is a place where we can use technology to bring students and alumni from around the world together with faculty. And like our HBS programs, HBX is modeled on our core principle of participant-centered learning that is highly engaging and interactive.”
-Bharat Anand, HBX Faculty Chair

Bitcoin and the Blockchain

If you cringe at the idea of Bitcoin because it conjures an image of those smug little Winkelvosse twins, then you and I have a hell of a lot in common…but by employing a new mastery of emotional regulation (thanks Field 1!) I’ve been able to put my distaste aside to try and figure out what this digital currency all about. And I’ll admit, I was blown away…