So much of what our alumni remember about their years here is the process of learning and teaching they shared with their classmates-enhancing their ability to listen and think, and developing a deeper understanding of themselves and the distinctive and important task of leadership. All this comes together in the classroom. The HBS classroom is an amazing place to be - simultaneously demanding, fun, intense, and always dynamic. Although Harvard Business School employs a variety of teaching methods, our hallmark the case study method fuses analysis and action. Our goal is to create an environment where students learn how to tackle difficult, complex problems by probing, discussing, and integrating, working together toward an understanding much deeper than ever could be achieved on their own.
Students learn what it feels like to exercise judgment, make decisions, and take responsibility.
In so doing, they must sharpen their skills of effective communication and be able to persuade, synthesize, and adapt. The sense of community at HBS is strong. But it extends beyond the bounds of Aldrich Hall as well, in the relationships built through club activities, and in the partnerships formed with members of the faculty and administration. These are ties that last a lifetime. Our graduates become part of a powerful network of alumni throughout the world who remain connected by the enduring bonds of respect and friendship forged at Soldiers Field.