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The class schedule for Unit 3 of OPM. Before each class I read the case, answer the professor's questions and write it up as a prep essay. Click a class in the calendar to see the prep materials first — the professor's questions, case summary, key data, key people and core tensions — and then read the prep essay.
Harvard Business School · OPM 65 · Unit 3 · Oct 12 – Oct 29 · 33 classes with prep · Times are Boston local time; the schedule comes from the HBS course calendar.
10/12Mon2
10/13Tue1
- Market-Facing FunctionsBelden and Digital TransformationMarketing Case: BeldenPrep materials →Prep essay
- Negotiating with Hitler
- The Power of Thinking and Acting Scientifically
- Living GroupLeadership Journey 2.0
10/14Wed3
10/15Thu2
- NegotiationsElcer Negotiation
- InnovationRoaring Out of RecessionInnovation Case: Roaring Out of RecessionPrep materials →Prep essay
- StrategyAxel SpringerStrategy: Axel SpringerPrep materials →Prep essay
- Strategy ExerciseIntroduction & Critique Session Review
10/16Fri1
- NegotiationsElcer Debrief
- InnovationNow Is the Time for CourageInnovation: Now Is the Time for CouragePrep materials →Prep essay
- Strategy ExercisePractice Presentations
- Presentation of Strategies to Living Groups
10/17Sat2
10/18Sun
No class
10/19Mon3
- Operations & TechnologyCommerce BankOperations: Commerce BankPrep materials →Prep essay
- ControlLehman Brothers and Repo 105Control: Lehman BrothersPrep materials →Prep essay
- Global MarketsTaiwan, Semiconductors, and a "Cold New War"?Global Markets: Taiwan SemiconductorsPrep materials →Prep essay
- Strategy ExerciseStrategy Critiquing Sessions
10/20Tue2
- StrategyKLog.coStrategy: KLog.coPrep materials →Prep essay
- Global MarketsThe Atlantic and OpenAIGlobal Markets: The Atlantic and OpenAIPrep materials →Prep essay
- LeadershipEnglishnization at Rakuten
- Living GroupPsychological Safety
10/21Wed2
- Operations & TechnologyAnalyzing Your Business
- LeadershipLisa Su and AMDLeadership: Lisa Su and AMDPrep materials →Prep essay
- FinanceSlater & Gordon IPOFinance: Slater & GordonPrep materials →Prep essay
10/22Thu1
- Global MarketsIndia: The Path to DevelopmentGlobal Markets: IndiaPrep materials →Prep essay
- NegotiationsDeeport Negotiation
- Strategy ExercisePresentations of Winning Strategies
- Strategy ExercisePresentations of Winning Strategies (cont.)
10/23Fri3
- FinanceGeBBS Healthcare SolutionsFinance: GeBBSPrep materials →Prep essay
- NegotiationsDeeport Debrief
- Global MarketsA Marshall Plan for Africa: Equity GroupGlobal Markets: Equity GroupPrep materials →Prep essay
- UnspeakableUnspeakable: The Taboo Topics We AvoidLeadership: UnspeakablePrep materials →Prep essay
10/24Sat2
10/25Sun
No class
10/26Mon4
- Operations & TechnologyBuilding an AI-First Snack CompanyOperations: AI-First SnackPrep materials →Prep essay
- ControlAI in the Wild: Opportunities and Challenges of Using AI within Orgs.Prep materials →
- StrategyBreezmStrategy: BreezmPrep materials →Prep essay
- Market-Facing FunctionsStarbucks Korea & Wrap-Up (optional)Marketing: Starbucks KoreaPrep materials →Prep essayClass notes
10/27Tue2
- State of the World
- LeadershipThe Transformation of MudoLeadership: MudoPrep materials →Prep essay
- ControlLetter From PrisonManagement Control: A Letter from PrisonPrep materials →Prep essay
- Living GroupMy OPM Journey
10/28Wed3
- NegotiationsCuban Missile Crisis · Thirteen DaysNegotiation: Thirteen DaysPrep materials →Prep essay
- Operations & TechnologyShohei Ohtani: Achieving the DreamOperations: Shohei OhtaniPrep materials →Prep essay
- LeadershipJean-Claude BiverLeadership: Jean-Claude BiverPrep materials →Prep essay
- Friends & Family SessionMy Reflections on My OPM (and HBS) Experience
10/29Thu
- Closing Ceremony
10/30Fri
No class
10/31Sat
No class
11/1Sun
No class