What They Teach You at Harvard Business School My Two Years Inside the Cauldron of Capitalism
What They Teach You at Harvard Business School My Two Years Inside the Cauldron of Capitalism by Philip Delves Broughton offers an insightful look into the experiences of a student at one of the world’s most prestigious business schools. Published by Penguin in October 2008, this Open Market edition spans 290 pages and is presented in English. The memoir captures the essence of life at Harvard Business School, detailing the rigorous academic environment, the diverse range of activities, and the unique culture that shapes its students.
Readers will find a candid exploration of the challenges and triumphs faced during Broughton’s two years at HBS. The narrative includes a mix of case studies, guest lectures, and various social dynamics, providing a comprehensive view of student life and the pressures that accompany the pursuit of success in business. With themes related to business and economics, education, and student affairs, this book serves as both a personal account and a broader commentary on what it takes to thrive in a competitive academic setting.
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Graduates of Harvard Business School run many of the world’s biggest and most influential banks, companies and countries. But what kind of person does it take to succeed at HBS? And what do they learn there? Philip Delves Broughton’s enlightening and hilarious memoir of his two years at Harvard takes us from first class to graduation, encompassing the case studies, the guest lectures, the Apprentice-style tasks, the booze-luge, the burn-outs and high flyers, as well as all the advice, wisdom and folly he found in this ‘factory for unhappy people’. If you’ve always wanted to know how to get to the top, but wondered what it takes and exactly what it costs, this book will tell you.
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