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Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Bryanboy (A)
Belmi, Peter; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-OB-1095-ELeadership and People ManagementWho doesn’t want the ability to wield influence, and build or possess some sort of power? This case describes the ascent of a blogger at the top of the list of the most influential luxury fashion writers worldwide. He had made his way to front-row seats at fashion events, created a signature pose, garnered the attention of those who mattered in the high-end fashion business, lived lavishly, and was deemed a de facto representative of the Philippi...Starting at €8.20
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Competition and Collaboration in the PC Industry: The Evolution of a Value Chain (C)
Liedtka, Jeanne M.; Charan, Guru; Davis, Ryan M.; Moore, Elizabeth K.Case DARDEN-BP-0520-ECorporate GovernanceDell clung to the top spot among PC makers in 2006, when it shipped just over 38 million computers - only about 20,000 more than rival Hewlett-Packard (HP), which acquired Compaq in 2001. HP also reported gains in the fast-growing laptop segment, mostly at the expense of Dell. After HP and Dell, the next three largest PC makers in 2006 were all based outside the United States: Lenovo of China (which purchased IBM’s PC division in 2001), Acer of T...Starting at €5.74
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Leading with Vulnerability
Belmi, Peter; Thomas-Hunt, Melissa C.Exercise DARDEN-OB-1398Leadership and People ManagementThis exercise helps students practice bringing vulnerability, compassion, and curiosity to a discussion. Over two rounds, groups of students are asked to both answer questions about themselves and listen as others answer, sharing in an environment of confidentiality and care.Starting at €8.20
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Acting and Speaking with Power: Oliver North and Donald Kennedy - Teaching Note
Belmi, Peter; Yemen, GerryTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1337TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching Note for product OB-1337Starting at €0.00
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Competition and Collaboration in the PC Industry: The Evolution of a Value Chain (B)
Liedtka, Jeanne M.; Charan, Guru; Davis, Ryan M.; Moore, Elizabeth K.Case DARDEN-BP-0519-ECorporate GovernanceThe B case examines the shifting dynamics as Intel and Microsoft assert their dominance over the box makers. By 2001, Compaq was toppled as the world’s largest PC maker. Intel remained the world’s largest processor maker and Microsoft remained a software giant. But a company founded in 1984 by a University of Texas student had taken its place as a powerhouse in the “Wintel” value chain. That company was Dell. See the A case (UVA-BP-0518) and C ca...Starting at €5.74
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Steve Maiden (C): A Hedge Fund Manager Writes a New Life
Adams, Gabrielle; Belmi, Peter; Sesia, AldoCase DARDEN-OB-1439-ELeadership and People ManagementIn mid-2008, hedge fund manager Steve Maiden was riding high. The self-assured Maiden had launched his own fund in late 2006 and it was substantially outperforming the market. Investors wanted in, and Maiden's personal wealth exceeded even his own lofty expectations. But then things began to fall apart. The global financial crisis hit and several of Maiden's large investments were imploding. His efforts to capture some value hinged on reaching an...Starting at €5.74
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Steve Maiden (A), (B), and (C) -Teaching note
Adams, Gabrielle; Belmi, Peter; Sesia, AldoTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1437TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for the product OB-1437Starting at €0.00
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David Smith: Garden Birch Children’s Hospital Center
Belmi, Peter; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-OB-1414-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case uses the context of a teaching hospital, Garden Birch Children’s Hospital Center, to surface the tension that results when a leader exhibits excellent task performance and problematic people performance. The decision-maker, Chief Medical Officer Isla Garamond, is on the hiring committee conducting an international search for a chair of the division of Pediatric General, Thoracic, and Fetal Surgery. She is expected to weigh in today abou...Starting at €8.20
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Steve Maiden (A): A Hedge Fund Manager's Fall from Grace
Belmi, Peter; Sesia, AldoCase DARDEN-OB-1437-ELeadership and People ManagementIn mid-2008 hedge fund manager Steve Maiden was riding high. The self-assured Maiden had launched his own fund in late 2006 and it was substantially outperforming the market. Investors wanted in and Maidens personal wealth exceeded even his own lofty exStarting at €8.20
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Steve Maiden (B): A Hedge Fund Manager Hits Rock Bottom
Adams, Gabrielle; Belmi, Peter; Sesia, AldoCase DARDEN-OB-1438-ELeadership and People ManagementIn mid-2008, hedge fund manager Steve Maiden was riding high. The self-assured Maiden had launched his own fund in late 2006 and it was substantially outperforming the market. Investors wanted in, and Maiden's personal wealth exceeded even his own lofty expectations. But then things began to fall apart. The global financial crisis hit and several of Maiden's large investments were imploding. His efforts to capture some value hinged on reaching an...Starting at €5.74