Career transitions

Make your professional growth a daily habit. With a packed schedule, personal and professional goals, and demands on your time and attention from every...

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A science-backed guide for navigating and thriving through uncertainty--based on interviews and insights from world-renowned leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs,...

The final case in the series of Janet Ames looks at the challenges of managing a nonprofit and what to do in the instance of suspected fraud.

Build the career you want--on your terms. "Where do you see yourself in five years?" This question can make even the most ambitious of us feel a little...

The case opens in August 2020 as Moulay Mhamed Elalamy (Mhamed), CEO of the Saham Group (the Group), a pan-African investment company that operates a...

The "HBR Women at Work" series, based on the popular HBR podcast of the same name, spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout...

The series of Janet Ames cases follow a fictional alumna of Harvard Business School into her consulting career in Boston. Over the series of cases, Ames...

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Describes how a former public official became an advocate who started a nonprofit organization after losing her campaign for governor.

Strategies that successful career changers use--and how to make them work for you. Nearly all of us have entertained the notion of changing careers. Feeling...

The series of Janet Ames cases follow a fictional alumna of Harvard Business School into her consulting career in Boston. Over the series of cases, Ames...

Set yourself up for a successful transition. Retirement is perhaps the greatest and most deeply personal career transition you'll ever make. Will you...

In 2018, artisanal Italian vineyard Frank Cornelissen was one of the world's leading natural wine vineyards. Its founder, Frank Cornelissen, faced weather...

The case Career at Crossroads: Passion or Profession? focuses on the journey of a young professional and multifaceted artist, Manasi Prasad. This case...

Named one of 100 Leadership & Success Books to Read in a Lifetime by Amazon Editors, here is the world's most trusted guide for anyone taking on a new...

In 2018, artisanal Italian vineyard Frank Cornelissen was one of the world's leading natural wine vineyards. Its founder, Frank Cornelissen, faced weather...

Inspiring conversations, advancing together. The HBR Women at Work series spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout...

A purposeful career path starts with you. As a woman, navigating your career path can be challenging. At times you're faced with lack of support, unconscious...

A guide to getting your boss on board, figuring out the details, and other common challenges.

How biases trap qualified job seekers in a cycle of rejection — and how to help them break free.

Develop the skills machines can’t replicate.

Advice on what to say — and what not to — along with sample email templates.

If you don't step outside your comfort zone, you'll never grow.

When a child faces a long-term physical or mental health challenge, it can mean a major emotional adjustment for parents.

Peer support is key to successful “returnship” programs.

Questions that'll help you decide whether to stay or go, and the emotions that influence the decision.

It's never too early to start thinking about your legacy.

Sisun Lee, the founder of Morning Recovery, a hangover prevention company, shares his story behind one of 2018’s most spectacular breakout startups.