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Chris Christensen described case method teaching as "the art of managing uncertainty"—a process in which the instructor serves as "planner, host, moderator, devil's advocate, fellow-student, and judge," all in search of solutions to real-world problems and challenges. Unlike lectures, case method classes unfold without a detailed script.
Celebrating 100 Years of the Case Method at HBS . The 2021-2022 academic year marks the 100-year anniversary of the introduction of the case method at Harvard Business School. Today, the HBS case method is employed in the HBS MBA program, in Executive Education programs, and in dozens of other business schools around the world.
Versatile classroom applications. Short and centered on a specific learning objective, Quick Cases stoke live discussions at any course level. They can be used as conversation starters, a topic introduction or wrap-up, homework, and more.
The core pedagogy of Harvard Business School since the early 20th century, the case method boasts a unique ability to make complex concepts accessible and develop students’ leadership skills, all while creating an engaging intellectual atmosphere. A “case” is a short narrative document – a story – that presents a particular challenge ...
Harvard Business School assistant professor Tiona Zuzul discusses the importance of staying true to your company’s principles while remaining flexible enough to welcome progress in the case, Frank Cornelissen: The Great Sulfite Debate.
Akshay Rao. After 35 years as an academic, I have come to the conclusion that there is a magic in the way Harvard cases are written. Cases go from specific to general, to show students that business situations are amenable to hard headed analysis that then generalize to larger theoretical insights.
Celebrating 100 years of teaching with cases at Harvard Business School reminds us that cases enhance teaching and learning in many disciplines. This collection gives you insight into how institutions and initiatives far beyond business schools also leverage the power of the case method.
