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Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Black Cards and Banking
Fairchild; Gregory B.; Tierney; Black; Christina; Jones; Liz IvaniwCase DARDEN-F-1870-EFinanceCecilia and Luke were recently married and were beginning to build a life together. Although they were complete opposites; they had been able to work through their differences and have a good relationship. Luke was a musician who did not have a day job. Although his music was able to provide him with an income; it was not steady or reliable. Cecilia; on the other hand; had a steady job working as a marketing manager for a baby formula company. Wh...Starting at €8.20
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Katchia Gethers: In the Business of Getting Better
Adams, Gabrielle; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-OB-1443-ELeadership and People ManagementThis field-based case uses the challenges an elementary school principal encountered during her first year as a seasoned professional in an underperforming school to set the stage for unfolding a framework on cultures, situations, and selves. The material also reveals elements of burnout, racism, and interpersonal and structural problems. The case allows an exploration of managers unconsciously placing greater expectations on high-performing wome...Starting at €8.20
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Washington Avenue: Road Diet or Road Buffet? (A)
Adams, Gabrielle; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-OB-1435-ELeadership and People ManagementIn this field-based case, the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability is deciding how best to improve safety and move more people and goods in a way that would provide economic opportunities on a major corridor. The problem-solving opportunities in the city’s repaving process set the stage for an exploration of creative problem-solving and introduction of the concept of subtraction neglect. The case op...Starting at €8.20
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Stress in the Workplace: Mental Health Conversations - Teaching note
Adams, Gabrielle; Brown-Iannuzzi, Jazmin; Lisnek, Jaclyn; Prengler, Melanie; Yemen, GerryTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1440TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-1440Starting at €0.00
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Washington Avenue: Road Diet or Road Buffet? (A) and (B) - Teaching note
Adams, Gabrielle; Yemen, GerryTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1435TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-1435Starting at €0.00
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A Quicksand of Loans: Loan Types
Fairchild; Gregory B.; Tierney; Black; Christina; Jones; Liz IvaniwCase DARDEN-F-1867-EFinanceRachel Moore was an optimistic; cheerful; friendly woman who had recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business management. She had used scholarships and grants while working 30 hours a week to make up the difference in tuition; and had graduated debt free—becoming the first in her family to earn a college education. After moving to start a full-time job a marketing manager at a marketing company; Rachel had recently been told that the h...Starting at €8.20
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A Quicksand of Loans: Loan Types - Teaching Note
Fairchild; Gregory B.; Tierney; Black; Christina; Jones; Liz IvaniwTeaching Note DARDEN-F-1867TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1867Starting at €0.00
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Anxious Alastair - Teaching Note
Detert; James R.; Black; ChristinaTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1259TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-1259Starting at €0.00
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The Psychology of Problem-Solving
Adams, Gabrielle; Yemen, GerryTechnical Note DARDEN-OB-1442-ELeadership and People ManagementThis technical note introduces the concept of applying subtractive thinking to problem-solving. The essential work of almost any employee in an organization is to solve problems and make something better. And more often than not, the tendency is to add to what currently exists, not take something away. This note shares obstacles to the use of subtractive ideas for transformations and changes, as well as the advantages of removing complexity. It o...Starting at €8.20
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Stress in the Workplace: Mental Health Conversations—The Boss
Adams, Gabrielle; Brown-Iannuzzi, Jazmin; Lisnek, Jaclyn; Prengler, Melanie; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-OB-1440-ELeadership and People ManagementMost managers will one day be in a situation where they must help another employee with a mental health issue. How should they prepare for these conversations? What resources are available? This role-play case duo sets up a discussion on mental health—specifically, depression and anxiety—between an employee and their manager in a US context. Students will be assigned either the role of the boss or the direct report, and will be asked to navigate...Starting at €8.20