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Marimekko
Alison Konrad; Jordan MitchellCase IVEY-9B06C014-ELeadership and People Management, StrategyKirsti Paakkanen has achieved a celebrity status in Finland for her enigmatic leadership of the Finnish design company Marimekko. Purchasing the company in a state of near bankruptcy in 1991, Paakkanen took several actions to restore profitability and realize growth. As of 2006, the company has sales of $64 million (of which 80 per cent are from Finland) and net profits of $8.4 million. Over the last few years, Paakkanen and her team have focused...Starting at €8.20
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Managing Corporate Social Networks
Kleinbaum, Adam M.; Tushman, Michael L.Article HBS-F0807J-ELeadership and People ManagementIdea brokers are good at sparking cross-divisional innovation through their broad social networks. But implementation-marshaling resources and getting various stakeholders on board-requires dense webs of strong interpersonal relationships.Starting at €8.20
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Forrest & Faneuil
Alison Konrad; Victor ShawCase IVEY-9B13C026-ELeadership and People ManagementIn 2012, an investment banking summer intern in the head office of a leading international financial institution has received some stellar reviews. His manager hints that as long the intern keeps up the good work, his full-time return offer is all but guaranteed. However, the 120-hour work weeks would deprive him of any opportunity to spend time with his family. He must choose between taking advantage of the organization’s Summer Intern Mobility ...Starting at €8.20
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Sophia Tannis: Life Choices (B)
Alison Konrad; Kanina BlanchardCase IVEY-9B15M102-EStrategySupplement to case A 9B15M101.Starting at €5.74
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Three Cases on Workplace Mistreatment
Karen Harlos; Alison Konrad; Lucas MonzaniCase IVEY-9B20C041-ELeadership and People Management, StrategyIn the first of three mini-cases on workplace mistreatment, "Casual Fridays Gone Wrong," the vice-president of compliance for a collections company faced the dilemma of how to deal with a complaint about a manager's racist comments. In the second mini-casStarting at €8.20
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The Agile CEO: Strategies for Success
Andreu i Civit, Rafael; Ricart, Joan Enric; Ferraro, Fabrizio; Cassiman, Bruno; Tushman, Michael L.Dossier DOS-23-EInnovation and Change, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThis dossier will help you engage with the challenges of our times, with an agenda for CEOs to shape the path ahead.Starting at €15.00
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Perfect Storm over Zurich Airport (A)
Tushman, Michael L.; Kiron, DavidCase HBS-408023-ELeadership and People ManagementJosef Felder, CEO of Zurich Airport, faces several crises as he tries to transform the Airport from a slow-moving, conflict-ridden, government-owned entity into a privatized, world-class airport.Starting at €8.20
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The Atlanta Opera (C): A Duet
Tushman, Michael L.; Herman, KerryCase HBS-419026-EStarting at €5.74
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Hema Hattangady and Conzerv (A)
Tushman, Michael L.; Kiron, DavidCase HBS-409022-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case describes the evolution of a fast growing Indian energy firm. It illustrates both leadership change as Hema is evolving as a leader, as well as how organization Architecture (culture, systems, incentives and human resources) is evolving. The case highlights a set of decisions Hema makes to build the firm.Starting at €8.20
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Managing Romance in the Office
Lisa A. Mainiero; Alison KonradCase IVEY-9B11C014-ELeadership and People ManagementOffice romance has challenged sexual norms at work. Under the prevailing norms 40 years ago, a workplace affair meant a semi-clandestine liaison between a male executive (married or unmarried) and a female secretary or low-level assistant. Over the past few decades, sexual norms have become more flexible, and office romances are more likely to be out in the open. This case provides six real-life examples of office romance. In each case, students ...Starting at €8.20