270 ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Perlow). She also developed Charting Your Course: Working Options, a
refresher course for HBS alumnae. Harvard Business School has recognized
her contributions with the Apgar Award for innovation in teaching and the
Greenhill Award for faculty leadership.
Her interest in entrepreneurship comes from personal experience. In
1985, Hart joined Staples, Inc. as one of four founding officers. She was the
company's Vice President of Operations during the early years and, in 1987,
took over as Group Vice President of Growth and Development with responsi-
bility for the company's geographic and business expansion. Prior to joining
Staples, Hart was Director of Marketing for Star Market Company. She was
also general manager of a family-o ...