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Case of the Religious Network Group (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Friedman, Raymond A.; Nash, Laura L.; Tufano, Peter; Walker, Patricia; Scully, Maureen A.; Poole, Gregory , Jr.; Gates, Jacquelyn; Mills, Kim I.Article HBS-99405-ELeadership and People ManagementGenCorp, a Connecticut-based paper-goods manufacturer, has long supported employee-organized network groups. Its social support group for African-Americans, in fact, has been a particular success, having provided black employees with opportunities to further enhance their careers and helped the company retain top talent, meet its EEO goals, and gain favorable publicity. So when Alice Lawrence, a top accountant at GenCorp, called general manager B...Starting at €8.20
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What a Star--What a Jerk (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Cliffe, Sarah; Rowe, Mary; McKenzie, Chris; McKenzie, Chuck; Jordan, Kathy; Waldroop, JamesArticle HBS-R0108A-ELeadership and People ManagementAfter a long stint in consulting, Jane Epstein has just become a manager at TechniCo. She's trying to get a fix on the various personalities and roles of her new coworkers, and by and large, she seems to have inherited a pretty good team. One's got a lot of social capital built up; another seems to be a natural salesperson. Something about Andy Zimmerman, though, has her worried. At first she can't put her finger on it--maybe he's a bit too aggre...Starting at €8.20
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Off-Ramp--or Dead End? (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Esarey, Sharman; Haslberger, Arno; McGrath, Monica; Matthias, Rebecca; Maricich, Robert J.; Sevin, EvelyneArticle HBS-R0702B-ELeadership and People ManagementCheryl Jamis, the high-powered marketing director for a large UK-based clothing retailer, seems to have it all--corner office included. What's more, she loves her job. But her professional dedication is beginning to jeopardize another job she is passionate about: being a mom. As Cheryl's career has grown, so has her daughter, Emma. And while juggling the two has never been easy, it's been manageable. Emma had been taking a backseat to whatever wo...Starting at €8.20
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How Hard Should You Push Diversity? (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Davidson, Martin N.Article HBS-R1211M-ELeadership and People ManagementCharles Begley is the first ever managing director of diversity recruiting for GlobeBank, and he has worked hard to develop a pipeline of high-potential minority talent. He and his deputy director, Kumkum Bhatnagar, see an article their CEO has written for a business magazine website that downplays their efforts. Kumkum thinks the company should start pegging compensation to executives' minority hires and promotions. Charles resists her idea--par...Starting at €8.20
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Humor or Harassment? (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Bevelander, Dianne; Nolan, Jacqueline; Page, MichaelArticle HBS-R1506K-EKnowledge and CommunicationSema is a Turkish accounts manager who has recently been transferred from her company's Ankara office to its headquarters in Amsterdam. There she finds that her new boss, Jack, has also just relocated, from Manchester. He gets off on the wrong foot with her by commenting on her short stature, and over the next six months she finds his brash, jokey style increasingly offensive. Nevertheless, he demonstrates appreciation and respect for Sema's abil...Starting at €8.20
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Can I Step Back from My Start-Up? (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Dixon, David R.; Leak, Candace; Olson, ToddArticle HBS-R1805L-EEntrepreneurshipElena Pelc is the founder and CEO of 2 Proud Pups, a maker of all-natural dog care products. Sales are good, but revenues have plateaued at about $1 million annually. Plus she's pregnant with her first child. She must decide whether to sell the company--which would give her more time with her family and help her start-up grow--or hire a new CEO and continue to exert some control over its future. With commentary from Candace Leak, the founder and ...Starting at €8.20
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Was That Harassment? (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Bearden, NeilArticle HBS-R1903M-ELeadership and People ManagementAfter a salesman jokingly asks a female colleague if her appearance is the reason for her inclusion in a leadership program, his friend, the only other person present, reports the incident to HR. Then the female colleague must decide, in view of her company's zero-tolerance policy, whether or not to pursue a complaint. This fictional case study by J. Neil Bearden features expert commentary by Maria Galindo and Sarah Beaulieu. This HBR Case Study...Starting at €8.20
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Opening Week at Darden
Davidson, Martin N.; Thomas-Hunt, Melissa C.Case DARDEN-OB-1296-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case describes the experience of five MBA students beginning their two-year residential program. The students are members of a learning team, and each is experiencing challenges orienting to the new program and to her or his teammates.Starting at €8.20
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Should You Fight to Keep a Star? (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Groysberg, BorisArticle HBS-R2003M-EKnowledge and CommunicationConnor, a managing director at an investment bank, finds himself in a bind when a superstar on his team, Alysha, announces that she's leaving to join a competitor. Making matters worse, she may take another employee, Trent, with her. Connor has to decide whether to make Alysha a counteroffer, entice Trent to stay with a promotion, or try to recruit an outside hire. This fictional case study by Boris Groysberg features expert commentary by Mehtab ...Starting at €8.20
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Deutsche Telekom 2020: Leading The Digital Transformation – Teaching Note
Burgelman, Robert; Sutherland, MargotTeaching Note SGSB-SM337TN-EStrategyTeaching note for product SM337Starting at €0.00