Harvard Business Review
| Magazine information | |
|---|---|
| Title | Harvard Business Review |
| Editor-in-chief | Amy Bernstein |
| Frequency | Bimonthly (6 issues per year) |
| Category | Business, management |
| Publisher | Harvard Business Publishing |
| Founded | 1922 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Brighton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| ISSN | 0017-8012 |
| Website | https://hbr.org |
Harvard Business Review (HBR) is an American business and management magazine published by Harvard Business Publishing, an independent, not-for-profit affiliate of Harvard Business School. Founded in 1922, the magazine focuses on research-based analysis of management practices, leadership, strategy, and organizational performance.
HBR is issued six times a year and is aimed at business leaders, academics, consultants, and policymakers. Its editorial content combines academic research with practical case studies and commentary on contemporary business issues.
Scope and content
The magazine covers a broad range of topics related to management and economics, including leadership, strategy, innovation, operations, marketing, finance, and negotiation. Articles are typically written by scholars, industry experts, and experienced practitioners.
Guidelines for contributors emphasize analytical depth, clarity of argument, and relevance to real-world organizational challenges.[1]
Contributors and influence
Over the decades, Harvard Business Review has published influential articles by prominent thinkers such as Peter F. Drucker, Michael E. Porter, Clayton Christensen, Theodore Levitt, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Gary Hamel, and C. K. Prahalad. Several widely used management concepts, including disruptive innovation and marketing myopia, gained broader recognition through publication in the magazine.
The magazine’s content is also licensed for international editions and distributed globally through print and digital platforms.[2]
History
Harvard Business Review was established in 1922 as a publication associated with Harvard Business School. In its early years, the magazine concentrated on macroeconomic developments and industry analysis. After the Second World War, its focus shifted toward modern management techniques emerging from large corporations.
In 1994, Harvard Business Publishing was formed as a separate organizational entity to oversee the magazine and related educational materials. During the 2000s, HBR expanded its digital presence and restructured its editorial strategy to address contemporary business challenges.
A major redesign was implemented in 2009, accompanied by a reduction in publication frequency from ten issues per year to six. This change reflected a greater emphasis on thematic issues and integration between print and digital formats.[3]
Awards and recognition
Since 1959, the magazine has sponsored the annual McKinsey Award, recognizing outstanding articles published in Harvard Business Review each year. Past recipients have included leading scholars and practitioners in the field of management.[4]
In 2020, HBR received a Webby Award in the Business Blog and Website category for its digital presence.[5]
Recent developments
In 2025, the publication introduced HBR Executive, a subscription-based product aimed at senior business leaders and executives, expanding its portfolio of digital offerings.[6]
References
- ↑ Harvard Business Review – Author guidelines
- ↑ HBR Global Editions
- ↑ Harvard Business Review commemorates 100th anniversary – Harvard Business School
- ↑ Management: How a Boss Works in Calculated Chaos – The New York Times
- ↑ Here are all the winners of the 2020 Webby Awards – The Verge
- ↑ Harvard Business School – HBR Executive launch