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Defining Moments: MBA Hackers
Detert, James R.Case DARDEN-OB-1275-ELeadership and People ManagementThe dean of a prominent business school has learned that the system that his—and many other—business schools use to help select and notify MBA students has been hacked. The hacker posted instructions for applicants to gain access to schools’ decisions ahead of time. During the 10 hours MyMBA’s system was compromised, several hundred applicants viewed their admission status at multiple top-tier schools. MyMBA now has offered the names of the appli...Starting at €8.20
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Defining Moments: MBA Hackers - Teaching note
Detert, James R.; Black, ChristinaTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1275TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-1275Starting 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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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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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
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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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Can Your Employees Really Speak Freely
Detert, James R.; Burris, Ethan R.Article HBS-R1601F-ELeadership and People ManagementNo matter how approachable you may be as a manager, chances are good that your employees are withholding valuable intelligence from you. Research shows that many people are more likely to keep mum than to raise important questions or suggest new ideas. Companies use a variety of tactics to get people to open up, like "climate" surveys and all-staff feedback sessions. But they usually fall short for two key reasons: a fear of consequences and a ...Starting at €8.20
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Controversy at K-State - Teaching note
Detert, James R.; Keatts, AbigailTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1343TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-1343Starting at €0.00
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Defining Moments: Taken Advantage Of - Teaching Note
Detert, James R.; Black, ChristinaTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1299TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching Note for product OB-1299Starting at €0.00
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Controversy at K-State
Detert, James R.; Bruno, EvanCase DARDEN-OB-1343-ELeadership and People ManagementIn this case, students take on the role of the president of Kansas State University (K-State), a public university located in Manhattan, Kansas. In response to an offensive tweet from a university student, many Black athletes at K-State are demanding action be taken against the student, saying they will not participate in any sporting events until something is done. Other stakeholders at the school are opposed to the athletes' actions, arguing in...Starting at €8.20