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Springboard to a Swan Dive? (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Kambil, Ajit; Beebe, Bruce; Goodson, Peter; Olson, John F.; Berger, David J.; King, Charles H.Article HBS-R0502B-ELeadership and People ManagementJohn Clough, the CFO of NetRF, a tech firm in Salt Lake City, gets an offer he's not sure he wants to refuse. Benchmark, a Fortune 500 packaged goods company, is looking for someone to join its audit committee. "Would you be interested?" the executive recruiter asks. John's experience with publicly held companies is limited, but he's highly regarded in the financial community for his acumen and probity. At NetRF, a maker of wireless communication...Starting at €8.20
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Coach Who Got Poached (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Kesner, Idalene F.; Browning, Peter; Morgan, Frank; Saint-Onge, Hubert; King, Charles H.Article HBS-R0203A-ELeadership and People ManagementJared Gordan, the president of the Industrial Products Division for Compunext, is a first-rate manager. In just three years, he's turned around a flagging division and increased sales and profits by 50%--a dramatic shift from five years earlier, when analysts were suggesting that the company sell the division. But that's not all. In addition to being a turnaround expert, Jared has shown a special aptitude for recruiting and developing talent. Man...Starting at €8.20