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The HBS Case Study Goes Digital with HBX
- 08 Aug 2017
HBX was developed by HBS faculty as a way to bring the renowned HBS case study method to a digital platform. As one would expect, not everything can be easily translated into the digital world, but the online space does have its advantages.
As Professor Bharat Anand said, “What the case method and online education have in common is that they are both centered on each individual student.”
From that perspective, HBX found itself in familiar waters when trying to translate the HBS learning model into an online platform. Just like in an HBS classroom, there are no long faculty-led lectures or passive learning time - the courses rely heavily on peer interaction and experiential learning to help students master the topics that are discussed.
But, because of the asynchronous nature of HBX programs and the larger, more global scale, the intimate atmosphere and close connections you'd make in a more traditional HBS MBA classroom were more difficult to recreate.
Nonetheless, HBX was able to harness many of the central elements of the case method within their course structure and platform design, ensuring an active, social, and case-based learning experience.
Some of these hallmarks of the case method include:
1. Expert Insights
First, instead of reading a dossier about a company, HBX courses incorporate short, well-produced videos with actual managers and business owners from a variety of industries within nearly every lesson. These leaders provide background on their companies, discuss real business challenges that tie into the course concepts, and share valuable insights. Then, the student is asked to put themselves in the manager's shoes and explain what choices they would make in a given situation and why.
2. Interactive, Experiential Learning
Just like at HBS, students at HBX have to pay careful attention because their skills and knowledge can be put to the test at any moment. Throughout the courses, students encounter interactive learning exercises, polls, and “cold calls” which help them remain alert and focused on the material.
3. Social Learning and Peer-Based Discussions
Last, but not least, HBX makes sure the critical peer-learning element of the case method is still present. This is not an easy feat for an online course, especially one with students working on courses at all times of day from all over the world.
The course platform features a global map that shows where other people are currently learning from, offers a “peer help” function, allowing you to debate and ask or answer questions about the content, gives you the opportunity to read and comment on classmates’ responses to in-course exercises, and encourages you to contribute to the community.
Beyond that, HBX also offers private Facebook groups for each cohort to encourage additional conversations—many students take it upon themselves to organize study groups or social meet ups in cities around the world.
These social learning aspects of the case method allow students to engage, learn from each other, debate, and, through this process, deepen their knowledge of course concepts and broaden their viewpoints.
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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. As Dean Srikant Datar's says, the case method has withstood the test of time.
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With approximately 450 employees, primarily based in Boston, with offices in New York City, India, Singapore, Qatar and the United Kingdom, HBP serves as a bridge between academia and enterprises around the globe through its publications and multiple platforms for content delivery, and its reach into three markets: academic, corporate, and individual managers. HBP has a conventional governance structure comprising a Board of Directors , an internal Executive Committee , and Business Unit Directors.
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The Case Centre distributes a comprehensive range of materials including the complete collection of more than 7,500 Harvard Business School case studies, teaching notes, background notes, case videos, and a selection of software ancillaries.
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Case Services is part of the Division of Research and Faculty Development (DRFD). The team offers a full complement of support services to assist faculty in producing and disseminating high-quality HBS cases and other course material. Case Services also works with faculty to maintain records of their research papers and publications as well as provide a wide audience of educators and practitioners around the globe access to their research.
The team committed to providing faculty with high-quality customer service and timely turnaround. They review course material for copyright compliance, reaching out to copyright holders for permission to use their material. They also verify that course material is accompanied by appropriate releases. Case Services works with faculty and their research partners to formalize nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements, ensuring the confidentiality of information entrusted to HBS faculty during their case development and other research.
Experienced editors are available to faculty for either copyediting or developmental editing. Case Services also provides training and support in the use of the HBS case template, a user-friendly tool to aid in the production of course material that is both consistent and professional in appearance. In addition, the Case Research & Writing Group coordinates case leads provided by the School’s research centers and other sources by regularly circulating a case leads newsletter to faculty.
The HBS Directors of Research is a body comprised of HBS faculty who are responsible for the research policies of the School. Case Services communicates those policies to case writers and provides support to the faculty in interpreting and applying the policies to their work.
Located in Chase Hall, Case Services is within easy walking distance to all campus facilities. Although many of its business transactions are conducted electronically for the convenience of customers, its location provides quick access for faculty and their support staff who wish to interact with the staff on a more personal basis.
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The Case Services staff is comprised of individuals experienced in delivering high-touch, high-quality customer support in an atmosphere dominated by tight deadlines. They support one another in their work with a common goal of leveraging the time spent by faculty on the clerical and administrative aspects of their research output. The result is a friendly and supportive environment.
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Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Anthony Mayo explores Jefferson's personal and professional journey from upstate New York to West Point to the Obama administration, how he faced adversity at several junctures in his life, and how resilience and vulnerability shaped his leadership style in the case, "Raymond Jefferson: Trial by Fire."
The Case Centre distributes a comprehensive range of materials including the complete collection of more than 7,500 Harvard Business School case studies, teaching notes, background notes, case videos, and a selection of software ancillaries. Also included are: Brief Cases that are rigorous and compact with five-eight pages and three-four exhibits.
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Case Services. Case Services is part of the Division of Research and Faculty Development (DRFD). The team offers a full complement of support services to assist faculty in producing and disseminating high-quality HBS cases and other course material. Case Services also works with faculty to maintain records of their research papers and ...