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Cultivating Everyday Courage
Detert, James R.Article HBS-R1806K-EIn many stories we hear about workplace courage, the people who fight for positive change end up ostracized or lose their jobs. Most acts of courage don't come from whistle-blowers or organizational martyrs, however. They come from respected insiders at all levels who take action because they believe it's the right thing to do. And when they manage the process well, they don't necessarily pay a high price; indeed, they may see their status rise. ...Starting at €8.20
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Get the Boss to Buy In
Ashford, Susan J.; Detert, James R.Article HBS-R1501E-EFor organizations to prosper, managers in the middle ranks must feel empowered to identify and promote the need for change. People at this level gather valuable intelligence from direct contact with customers, suppliers, and colleagues; they can often see when the market is ripe for a certain offering, for instance, or spot signs that a partnership won't work. But for many reasons, ranging from a fear of negative consequences to compliance with...Starting at €8.20
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Get the Boss to Buy In (Spanish version)
Ashford, Susan J.; Detert, James R.Article HBS-R1501EStrategyFor organizations to prosper, managers in the middle ranks must feel empowered to identify and promote the need for change. People at this level gather valuable intelligence from direct contact with customers, suppliers, and colleagues; they can often see when the market is ripe for a certain offering, for instance, or spot signs that a partnership won't work. But for many reasons, ranging from a fear of negative consequences to compliance with...Starting at €8.20
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Doing Business in Kigali, Rwanda
Zelleke, Andy; Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Armerding, Pippa Tubman; Lawal, WaleCase HBS-323089-EKnowledge and CommunicationThis case examines the challenges and opportunities of doing business in Rwanda. It highlights Rwanda's economic transformation in the decades leading up to 2023 in the context of its history, culture, and politics. The case gives an overview of some of the main obstacles faced by businesses operating in the country, high transportation costs, some of the most expensive electricity tariffs in sub-Saharan Africa and high levels of government burea...Starting at €8.20
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SmileDirectClub: Better is Better
Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Sesia, AldoCase HBS-320016-EStrategyStarting at €8.20
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Boll & Branch
Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Martin, MelCase HBS-320052-EEntrepreneurshipBoll & Branch is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) business launched in 2015. It was the first Fair-Trade Certified manufacturer of linens. The case provides background on the company, its start, business model, and evolution through 2019.Starting at €8.20
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Athena Bancorp, Teaching Note
Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Abbott, Sarah L.Teaching Note HBS-919518-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for case 919517.Starting at €0.00
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Why Employees Are Afraid to Speak
Detert, James R.; Edmondson, Amy C.Article HBS-F0705B-ELeadership and People ManagementIn a word--self-preservation. And they're just as afraid to share innovative ideas as to blow the whistle.Starting at €8.20
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The June Oven
Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Godwin, ChristianCase HBS-320067-EEntrepreneurshipThe June Oven was a smart oven which was capable of identifying food and cooking it accordingly. This type of smart oven represented the next step in the long history of oven and stove development. Due to the widespread use of traditional ovens, the market for the June Oven was potentially large. The June Oven was primarily a direct-to-consumer product, available through the company's own website, but it was available through some retail stores. ...Starting at €8.20
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Debunking Four Myths About Employee Silence
Detert, James R.; Burris, Ethan R.; Harrison, David A.Article HBS-F1006B-ELeadership and People ManagementThe most common reason workers aren't frank with you isn't fear of retribution. It's a sense of futility.Starting at €8.20