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Donglegate: Candour Through Social Media
Charlice Hurst; Karen MacMillan; Thomas WatsonCase IVEY-9B14C017-ELeadership and People ManagementIn 2013, controversy arose over the actions of Adria Richards, a developer-evangelist, in response to remarks she overheard being made by two male attendees at a technology conference. After she reported what she believed to be sexist remarks by posting a photo of the men and a comment on Twitter, the two men were asked to leave the conference session and one was soon fired. A firestorm ensued during which Richards' actions were subjected to scru...Starting at €8.20
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AltaGas Ltd.: Forrest Kerr Hydroelectric Project
Gerard Seijts; Karen MacMillanCase IVEY-9B16C014-ELeadership and People ManagementAltaGas Ltd. (AltaGas), an energy company based in Calgary, Alberta, successfully collaborated with the Canadian federal government, British Columbia’s provincial government, and a First Nations group to reach an agreement for constructing a large, green energy, hydroelectric project in a remote location in northern British Columbia. Although most observers considered the agreement to be a resounding success, the founder and chief executive offic...Starting at €8.20
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Kiehl's Since 1851: Pathway to Profitable Growth (B)
Dolan, Robert J.; John, Leslie K.Case HBS-514046-EMarketingTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color.Starting at €5.74
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Managing Up (A): Grace
Karen MacMillanCase IVEY-9B15C024-ELeadership and People ManagementTwo employees at 8SK Consulting, a major firm with 800 staff in five divisions, need to find a way to manage their leader effectively. A junior hire who is ready to take on more responsibility in order to advance her career is frustrated – although her leader has previously played an important role as her mentor and guide in the company, he now seems to be in the way of her promotion to more important positions. A senior quality specialist wants ...Starting at €8.20
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Unbanklike Experimentation
Buell, Ryan W.; John, Leslie K.Case HBS-619018-EService and Operations ManagementIn August 2017, Commonwealth Bank of Australia was looking for ways to differentiate itself from competing banks, and was also trying to improve the financial wellbeing of its customers. One domain where this was particularly relevant was in its bank-issued credit card business, where customers routinely selected cards that although profitable for the bank could be a poor fit for customers' needs - leading to low satisfaction scores, cancellation...Starting at €8.20
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Safety at League Plastics
Karen MacMillanExercise IVEY-W34416-ELeadership and People ManagementNatalie Wilson, a human resources administrator at League Plastics, a manufacturer of parts for the recreational vehicle industry, was worried that she would be blamed by her supervisor for an increasing number of workers’ compensation claims. After gathering data on the ever-worsening safety record in the facility and taking notes about where injuries were occurring, Wilson knew she would need to act before the company’s workers’ compensation po...Starting at €8.20
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An Emerging Leader: Nora Has a New Job
Karen MacMillan; Fernando OliveroCase IVEY-W34326-ELeadership and People ManagementNora is an intelligent, hard-working employee in her first managerial role. As she attempts to move from a role as a contributor to that of a leader, she struggles to effectively manage her workload, her boss, and her team. While she is prepared to do what it takes to be successful, the characteristics that got her to her current level are not those that are needed in her new position. In other words, while she is technically adept, motivated, an...Starting at €8.20
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Back to the Roots
Keenan, Elizabeth A.; John, Leslie K.Case HBS-518073-EMarketingBack to the Roots (BTTR) is a start-up with a social mission to "undo food"-to reconnect people to where their food comes from. In late 2017, Back to the Roots cofounders Nikhil Arora and Alex Velez were contemplating their next move. The company had an eclectic portfolio of products, including ready-to-grow products, which included gardens in a can, and ready-to-eat products, which included cereals, and was being courted by two major players in ...Starting at €8.20
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The Business of Behavioral Economics (Spanish version)
John, Leslie K.; Norris, Michael; Norton, Michael I.Case HBS-516S15MarketingstickK.com, a website that uses behavioral economics to help users achieve their goals, must choose between a direct-to-consumer or business-to-business model. The case includes a discussion of how principles of behavioral economics can be used to influence behavior, and how an understanding of behavioral economics can inform managerial decisions about product adoption and diffusion.Starting at €8.20
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How to Negotiate with a Liar
John, Leslie K.Article HBS-R1607J-EStrategyPeople, including negotiators, lie every day, so when you're trying to make a deal, it's important to defend against deception. The best strategy, says the author, is to focus not on detecting lies but on preventing them. She outlines five tactics that research has shown to be effective: (1) Encourage reciprocity. You can build trust and prompt other parties to disclose strategic information by sharing information yourself. (2) Ask the right ques...Starting at €8.20