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Leading Change at Simmons (E)
Edmondson, Amy C.; Thyne, SusanCase HBS-610061-EService and Operations ManagementThis case updates the Leading Change at Simmons series by examining Simmons' increasing debt under the ownership of Thomas H. Lee, a private equity firm. Charlie Eitel, the former CEO, wonders what the company's, and his, legacy will be after declaring bankruptcy despite a cultural turnaround and successful operations.Starting at €5.74
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Leadership Lessons from the Chilean Mine Rescue
Rashid, Faaiza; Edmondson, Amy C.; Leonard, Herman B.Article HBS-R1307K-EThree years ago, when a cave-in at the San Jose mine in Chile trapped 33 men under 700,000 metric tons of rock, experts estimated the probability of getting them out alive at less than 1%. Yet, after spending a record 69 days underground, all 33 were hoisted up to safety. The inspiring story of their rescue is a case study in how to lead in situations where the stakes, risk, and uncertainty are incredibly high and time pressure is intense. Today ...Starting at €8.20
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The 2010 Chilean Mining Rescue (A)
Edmondson, Amy C.; Rashid, Faaiza; Leonard, Herman B.Case HBS-612046-ELeadership and People ManagementOn August 5, 2010, 700,000 tons of some of the hardest rock in the world caved in Chile's century-old San Jos mine. The collapse buried 33 miners at a depth almost twice the height of the Empire State Building-over 600 meters (2000 feet) below ground. Never had a recovery been attempted at such depths, let alone in the face of challenges like those posed by the San Jos mine: unstable terrain, rock so hard it defied ordinary drill bits, severe...Starting at €8.20
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Evernote: Monetization Strategy
Dolan, Robert J.Case HBS-519034-EMarketingLisa Sherman is a successful executive at Verizon who is struggling with the decision to reveal her sexual orientation. After attending a diversity training workshop in which participants expressed extremely negative views about people in her community, Sherman wonders whether the company is the right place for her, or if she should reveal her identity as lesbian and work within the system. Should she meet with the CEO to share her experience, or...Starting at €8.20
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Teamwork on the Fly
Edmondson, Amy C.Article HBS-R1204D-ELeadership and People ManagementIn a fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, traditional teams aren't always practical. Instead, companies increasingly employ teaming: gathering experts in temporary groups to solve problems they may be encountering for the first and only time. This flexible approach was essential to the completion of the Water Cube, the building that hosted swimming and diving events during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, and to the 2010 rescue of 33...Starting at €8.20
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A Note on Water
Eccles, Robert G.; Edmondson, Amy C.; Serafeim, George; Farrell, Sarah E.Case HBS-412050-EEconomicsThis note provides background on the complex issues regarding the supply and consumption of water and how this natural resource is at increasing risk, resulting in significant economic, political and environmental issues.Starting at €8.20
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Intel: Exploring Market Opportunities in Water
Eccles, Robert G.; Edmondson, Amy C.; Serafeim, George; Farrell, Sarah E.Case HBS-412100-ESeeking to move beyond chip-making and offer sophisticated IT solutions in the form of software and hardware platforms, Intel Corporation, a leading semiconductor manufacturer in the United States, introduces a pilot project in India for testing a new platform that allows for monitoring and demand management along water distribution networks. The case describes, in detail, internal events that led to the creation of this pilot. It examines detail...Starting at €8.20
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Fijación de precios y creación de mercados en Internet
Dolan, Robert J.; Moon, YoungmeCase HBS-507S13MarketingConsidera el impacto de Internet sobre cómo se llevarán a cabo intercambios de mercado. Se analiza el papel de los agentes y de las alternativas de compras a precios fijos, tales como negociaciones, subastas e intercambios.Starting at €8.20
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Angie's List: Ratings Pioneer Turns 20
Dolan, Robert J.; Israeli, AyeletCase HBS-517016-EMarketingThe Inside the Case video that accompanies this case includes teaching tips and insight from the author (available to registered educators only). In 1995, before people "googled" or "yelped," Angela Hicks (HBS, 2000) was establishing her Angie's List as a pioneer in the accumulation and dissemination of consumer rating information. Hicks focused on the home repair and maintenance market and, as she put it, "particularly on high cost of failure s...Starting at €8.20
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Priceline.com: Ponga precio usted mismo
Dolan, Robert J.Case HBS-503S45MarketingPriceline.com es un concepto nuevo cambiando el ajuste de los precios de los vendedores a los compradores. La compañía aspira a utilizar su proceso patentado de unidades de publicidad de la demanda a precios nombrados a los proveedores en muchas categorías. Este caso se centra en su uso inicial en la industria aérea.Starting at €8.20