This website uses technical, customisation and analytical cookies, both first-party and third-party, to anonymously facilitate browsing and analyse statistics on use of the website. Learn more
Search results
-
GiveDirectly, Teaching Note
Schwartzstein, Joshua R.; Beshears, JohnTeaching Note HBS-918040-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for case 918036.Starting at €0.00
-
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
-
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
-
Leaders as Decision Architects
Beshears, John; Gino, FrancescaArticle HBS-R1505C-ELeadership and People ManagementEveryone from CEOs to frontline workers commit preventable mistakes--from underestimating how long it will take to finish a project to focusing too much on information that supports their current view. It is extraordinarily difficult to rewire the human brain to undo the patterns that lead to such mistakes. But there is another approach: Alter the environment in ways that encourage people to make decisions that lead to good outcomes. Leaders can ...Starting at €8.20
-
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
-
Stoy Foods: Role Information for Katrina Stoyanovic
Beshears, JohnCase HBS-918045-EIn this simulation exercise, four family members must negotiate over the future of the family business. Should the business be sold to a strategic buyer, or should the family retain control? If the business is sold, how should the proceeds of the sale be distributed among family members? If the business is not sold, how should ongoing ownership and control be shared among family members? The exercise, which is inspired by a collection of real-wor...Starting at €8.20
-
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
-
Magrabi: Fulfilling the Vision for the Future
Beshears, John; Thapar, Alpana; Tsimerinov, BorisCase HBS-920009-ELeadership and People ManagementIn 2018, Magrabi was the leading retailer of eyeglasses, sunglasses, and other optical products in the Middle East, and it was embarking on a major shift in strategy, transitioning from a brand focused on clinical expertise to a brand that combined technical excellence with a luxury retail experience for customers. This case provides an opportunity to discuss the company's plans for executing its strategy, especially when it comes to recruiting t...Starting at €8.20
-
Increasing Gender Diversity in the Boardroom: The United Kingdom in 2011 (A)
Beshears, John; Bohnet, Iris; Sanford, JennyCase HBS-918006-EStarting at €8.20
-
Stoy Foods: Role Information for Danijela Stoyanovic
Beshears, JohnCase HBS-918044-EIn this simulation exercise, four family members must negotiate over the future of the family business. Should the business be sold to a strategic buyer, or should the family retain control? If the business is sold, how should the proceeds of the sale be distributed among family members? If the business is not sold, how should ongoing ownership and control be shared among family members? The exercise, which is inspired by a collection of real-wor...Starting at €8.20