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Gary MacDougal Story VIDEO: RT: 09:38

Story regarding how he was brought out of his shell at HBS and how this transformation cascaded into his personal achievements. At first shy with his classmates and in the classroom, Prof. Theodore Levitt drew him out of his reserve. After he exceeded his own expectations when called on in class, it dawned on him that he could measure up to the bar of HBS excellence and he surpassed it by earning academic honors. Once he concluded his first career as a chief executive officer, he commenced a second career in government service during which he focused on welfare reform. To current and prospective students, he recommends always planning for the next chapter in their lives.

The Leader of the Harvard Business School VIDEO: RT: 02:34

Interview clip with HBS Dean Jay Light regarding his selection to be dean of the Harvard Business School, his adjustment to the great challenges of the position, and his love of the responsibilities and opportunities of the role.

Abernathy's Angle on the World: 'Industrial Renaissance' VIDEO: RT: 02:25

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, regarding the unique perspective on the world and research issues and the prolific mind of Prof. William Abernathy, several of his brilliant theoretical discoveries and insights, such as the concept of the artifact and his book, 'The Productivity Dilemma'. Their productive collaboration on investigations into technological change and their construction of the idea of dematurity reached fruition in their co-authored book, 'Industrial Renaissance'.

Catching up with the Next Technological Generation VIDEO: RT: 02:51

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who states how he prioritized a complete technological modernization at HBS in order to carry the School into the Internet Age and relates how the systems staff expeditiously engineered the total upgrading of the School and implemented advanced technologies on the campus.

Faculty Ferment and a Fertile Environment VIDEO: RT: 02:24

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who describes the fertile ferment at the School at the time when he joined the HBS faculty, the intensity of the discussion on research issues, various initiatives, such as Prof. William Abernathy's explorations into technology and Prof. Robert Stobaugh's project, Energy Future, the context of the Japan's emergence as an economic powerhouse, and his excitement at embraking on HBS career in such an atmosphere of possibility.

Global Initiatives: Taking HBS International VIDEO: RT: 03:06

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark regarding his initiatives to take HBS global: investing in intellectual capital; establishing international research centers; forging new and tightening existing relationships with firms in numerous countries; and essentially bringing HBS out into the world and opening HBS up to the world.

Oral History of Former HBS Dean Kim Clark VIDEO: 10 parts

An interview capturing the oral history of Kim Clark, Dean of HBS from 1995-2005, who retraces his journey to an academic vocation and to HBS and revisits his central achievements and landmarks as a member of the HBS faculty. Relating the story of his appointment to the deanship, he reviews his major accomplishments as Dean and reflects on the strengths of the HBS community and the nature of the School's success in educating the next generation of leaders.

Propelling SciTech Forward at HBS VIDEO: RT: 01:50

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who recalls how his lifelong fascination with technological change and innovation and the insights and knowledge accumulated from his collaborations with Prof. William Abernathy compelled him to advocate for the advancement of science and technology issues to Dean John McArthur, who responded that he should "think big," and the resulting establishment of the formation of the Science and Technology Interest Group.

The Academic Path to HBS VIDEO: RT: 03:14

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who retraces his journey to an academic vocation via the counsel of a professorial uncle at Brigham Young University. Through his undergraduate and doctoral programs at the Harvard University Department of Economics, he was vitally influenced by Prof. Alexander Gerschenkron, Prof. Edward Leamer, and Prof. Elisabeth Allison, who introduced him to Prof. John Dunlop. He ascribes his arrival at HBS through the encouragement of Prof. Dunlop, and his immediate connection with a group of the faculty engaged in research on technological questions.

The HBS Community and Change VIDEO: RT: 03:55

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who expresses his thoughts on the core elements of the HBS community and culture and the necessity for fundamental change. He outlines his strategies for effecting this metamorphosis through the full participation of the faculty and staff in this institutional re-engineering. Intent on re-focusing the School's mission to the education of the next generation of leaders, he prioritized the philosophy of mutual support of faculty and staff to further the overarching goals of the School. All of these factors have resulted in a new ethic and an HBS where everyone thrives.

The Leader of the Harvard Business School VIDEO: RT: 01:30

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who relates how President Neil Rudenstine requested the faculty to write letters of interest after the resignation of Dean John McArthur and how his response led to a conversation with President Rudenstine about the need for dramatic change at HBS. He recalls how he was informed of his appointment to lead the School.

The School Succeeds by Developing New Leaders VIDEO: RT: 02:12

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who expounds on his ideas why HBS succeeds institutionally: by educating and fostering leaders who make a difference in the world, which is achieved through the recruitment and development of an excellent faculty and student body and a productive and effective administration.

Universal Values for Leadership and Education for Ethics VIDEO: RT: 05:22

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who speaks of his initiative to rethink the values of the HBS community and instituted a School-wide process with the faculty in the forefront to encode a universal set of values for the School. Prof. Carl Kester shepherded the herculean undertaking to re-evaluate the curriculum and the construction of its intellectual foundations by Prof. Lynn Paine, Prof. Thomas Piper, and Prof. Nitin Nohria. The Leadership and Corporate Accountability course emerged from this profound re-envisioning of the School's mission, which transformed the slate of required classes.

Abernathy, Clark and Kantrow publish "The New Industrial Competition"

William Abernathy, Kim Clark, and Alan Kantrow publish "The New Industrial Competition" in HBR; later win the 1981 McKinsey Award

Abernathy, Clark and Kantrow publish Industrial Renaissance

William Abernathy, Kim Clark, and Alan Kantrow publish Industrial Renaissance

Kim Clark, Robert Hayes, and Christopher Lorenz publish The Uneasy Alliance

Kim Clark, Robert Hayes, and Christopher Lorenz publish The Uneasy Alliance

Byron Carlock Story VIDEO: RT: 03:44

Story regarding how HBS introduced him as a young person from Arkansas to a new world. He has often invoked "Earl's Pearls", the wise words of Prof. Earl Sasser, as tools to meet business and personal demands. The analytical and decision making skills inculcated by the case method have been the "best products" of his education. As all HBS graduates, he has taken to heart the urgings of Dean McArthur and Dean Clark to serve one's community and to make a difference as a bold and courageous leader.

Robert Hayes, Steven Wheelwright, and Kim Clark publish Dynamic Manufacturing

Robert Hayes, Steven Wheelwright, and Kim Clark publish Dynamic Manufacturing

Kim Clark and Takahiro Fujimoto publish Product Development Performance

Kim Clark and Takahiro Fujimoto publish Product Development Performance

Angel Gallinal Story VIDEO: 4.5 minutes

Story regarding his experience attending HBS in the 1990s, from the perspective of being the first person in his family to enroll in business school, the sense of accomplishment of passing his first course, and the student section that became a community and later established a scholarship in memory of a deceased member.

Jane O'Riordan Story VIDEO: 7 minutes

Story regarding her experience attending HBS in the 1990s, including discussion of the student game, Airtime Bingo, which was played in class during case study analysis.

Lisa Kennedy Duke Story VIDEO: 2 minutes

Story regarding her experience attending HBS in the 1990s, the influence of Professor Kim Clark as an example of "the personal touch" offered by HBS, and assurances about taking time off from a career for family life.

Steven Wheelwright and Kim Clark publish Revolutionizing Product Development

Steven Wheelwright and Kim Clark publish Revolutionizing Product Development

David Robb Story VIDEO: RT: 01:30

Story regarding Dean Kim Clark's advice for him and his classmates at the of end of his first-year Technology and Operations Management class. In respect to how others will view them as HBS MBAs, Dean Clark said, "Remember two words: humility and respect." These words have served as guideposts for him throughout his life.

Mina Sooch Story VIDEO: RT: 06:03

Story regarding her pride and excitement to have her family with her on graduation day. She recounts how her father came from India to start his career, her being the first in her family to attend HBS, and how she has introduced her children to the School at reunions. She recalls her most demanding professor and class, Dean Kim Clark's Technology and Operations Management, and the analytical and evaluative skills she learned, and a frigid skiing adventure in Montreal.

Dean Clark appointed

Kim B. Clark, HBS professor and expert in Technology and Operations Management, is named HBS's 8th dean.

Darren Kelly Story VIDEO: 3 minutes

Story regarding his experience at HBS in the 1990s, referring to a classroom discussion and a punk rock band comprised of HBS students.

Euvin Naidoo Story VIDEO: RT: 07:34

Story regarding his excitement at being accepted to HBS. He discusses co-writing a case study on Nelson Mandela with Prof. Rosabeth Kanter. As the Social Enterprise Club president, he met John Whitehead, who inspired him to lead a nonprofit organization. He recalls a saying of Dean Kim Clark's mother, "remember who you are," to the effect that we are members of a global community.

Dean Clark resigns

Kim Clark resigns to become president of BYU/Idaho; President Lawrence Summers names Jay Light interim dean

Edward Keith Story VIDEO: RT: 02:43

Story regarding how the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina happened when he, who is from New Orleans, started the MBA years of his joint JD/MBA Degree program. Dean Kim Clark let him know at once that the School would provide any assistance he needed. This personal concern touched him deeply, and he knew HBS was the right place for him to achieve his goals of helping others.

Investing in the Information Infrastructure VIDEO: RT: 02:11

Interview clip with HBS faculty member Warren McFarlan who talks about how Deans John McArthur and Kim Clark managed the Harvard Business School's resources to build the technological infrastructure to capitalize on the Internet.