This website uses technical, customisation and analytical cookies, both first-party and third-party, to anonymously facilitate browsing and analyse statistics on use of the website. Learn more
Darden University of Virginia (USA)
-
Starbucks: Schultz Back in the Brew
Snell, Scott A.; Lemley, AmyCase DARDEN-OB-0970-ELeadership and People ManagementCan the return of its founding CEO turn a lagging Starbucks around? Howard Shultz must map a strategy that addresses the company's decreasing sales and perhaps too rapid growth. Had the previous CEO's efforts to streamline operations compromised the Starbucks experience or was a changing economy to blame? Schultz considers whether to close existing stores, slow U.S. growth while expanding overseas, and improve the customer experience, which he be...Starting at €8.20
-
Chalhoub Group: Transforming the Luxury Retailer
Snell, Scott A.Case DARDEN-S-0319-EStrategyFrom a single boutique in Damascus, Syria, in 1955, the Chalhoub Group had grown by 2019 to operate more than 650 luxury retail stores in 14 countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa. By blending its knowledge of luxury and its unique Middle East expertise, the Group had built a powerhouse of brands, enjoyed a reputation for excellent service with all its partners, and offered a differentiated retail experience to its customers in the...Starting at €8.20
-
All Things IPO
Murray, Meghan; Mittal, Tanya; Kurumaddali, AnuhyaTechnical Note DARDEN-BC-0282-EKnowledge and CommunicationThe decision to go public is a very complex process for a growing business. From completing the requirements of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings to answering complicated questions from potential investors, it is a major decision and an inflection point in the journey of a private company. Yet, the benefits often outweigh these downsides and cofounders are usually excited by the prospect of an initial public offering (IPO). ...Starting at €8.20
-
Walking the IPO Catwalk: Rent the Runway’s Public Offering -Teaching note
Murray, Meghan; Mittal, Tanya; Kurumaddali, AnuhyaTeaching Note DARDEN-BC-0283TN-EKnowledge and CommunicationTeaching note for product BC-0283Starting at €0.00
-
Introduction to Strategy
Lenox, Michael; Liedtka, Jeanne M.; Snell, Scott A.; Harris, Jared D.Technical Note DARDEN-S-0183-EStrategyStrategy is complex, requiring clarity about organizational objectives as well as the variety of external forces-competitive, economic, and technological-that come into play. Ultimately, strategy is an integrative exercise. This technical note provides a concise basis for a comprehensive discussion of strategic concerns.Starting at €8.20
-
mcgarrybowen
Snell, Scott A.; Yemen, Gerry; Keevil, AdrianCase DARDEN-S-0187-EStrategySuitable for MBA, EMBA, GEMBA, and executive education courses, this field based case offers an opportunity to examine the scalability of a successful American advertising agency globally. In eight years, mcgarrybowen had become the lead agency for several big advertisers. The agency’s calling card was its reputation for being collaborative, reflected in the way the agency’s name was written-no spaces between the names. As part of a global expans...Starting at €8.20
-
AstraZeneca: Transforming How New Medicines Flow to Patients
Snell, Scott A.; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-S-0221-EStrategyThis case is currently taught in Darden's ""First-Year Strategy"" course. Scott Snell also teaches it in his second year elective, ""Developing Organizational Capability"". The case would be useful in any course that examines the topic of core capabilities, organizational change, or strategic alignment. This field-based case provides an overview of reorganization at AstraZeneca UK Limited (AZN) and focuses on the processes, systems, and people (h...Starting at €8.20
-
Starbucks: Schultz Back in the Brew - Teaching Note
Snell, Scott A.; Yemen, GerryTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-0970TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-0970Starting at €0.00
-
Walking the IPO Catwalk: Rent the Runway’s Public Offering
Murray, Meghan; Mittal, Tanya; Kurumaddali, AnuhyaCase DARDEN-BC-0283-EKnowledge and CommunicationThis case examines Rent the Runway (RTR), a company that provided its customers the luxury of getting to wear the hottest designer fashions without having to pay the often exorbitant price to own the clothing. RTR built the world's largest shared designer closet, containing over 18,000 styles by more than 750 designer brands. Customers could rent individual pieces, buy products through resale offerings, or pay for a subscription guaranteeing new ...Starting at €8.20
-
All Things IPO Communication
Murray, Meghan; Mittal, Tanya; Kurumaddali, AnuhyaTechnical Note DARDEN-BC-0282The decision to go public is a very complex process for a growing business. From completing the requirements of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings to answering complicated questions from potential investors, it is a major decision andStarting at €8.20