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Florián Coute: An EMBA at an Impasse (B): A pending conversation
Stein, Guido; Pin Arboledas, José Ramón; Cuadrado, MartaCase DPO-293-ELeadership and People ManagementSome time later Rafael called Florián to his office. Florián assumed it was to talk about his situation. He had been imagining this conversation ever since he had been told he was not going to be offered the position. So he had planned what he was going to say and was convinced he would succeed, if only he was able to stay calm. He thought the best thing would be to let Rafael talk as much as wanted. After the conversation, Florián went back to h...Starting at €5.74
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Taking Off in a New Role: Reflections From Top Management
Stein, Guido; Cuadrado, MartaTechnical Note DPON-115-ECorporate Governance, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThe purpose of this technical note is to explore some of the initial actions that should be taken when starting out in a top management position through the experience of the president and CEO for Spain of a global U.S. financial services company - one of the 30 most prestigious companies in the United States - and three other senior executives from different sectors. It also addresses the competencies and characteristics that define an effective...Starting at €8.20
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The Merger of Banca Popolare (A, B and C) - Teaching Note
Pin Arboledas, José Ramón; Stein, Guido; Cuadrado, MartaTeaching Note DPOT-71-EThe objective of the case "The Merger of Banca Popolare" is to teach the real dynamic of merger and acquisition processes in companies, particularly their influence on people. However many attempts are made to carry out a balanced process, in which the managers from both companies have equal opportunities, it will be almost impossible to achieve this. Likewise, the case should be used to guide students on how to act if they work for one of the c...Starting at €0.00
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Florián Coute: An EMBA at an Impasse (A)
Stein, Guido; Pin Arboledas, José Ramón; Cuadrado, MartaCase DPO-292-ELeadership and People ManagementIn October 2011 Florián was pondering his next step and the direction his career should take. The situation at work was awkward. His position at Infraestructuras Brasileñas (IB), a state-owned aeronautical company based in São Paolo, was a guarantee of comfortable, stable employment. In January 2012, eager to grow professionally and seek out new challenges, Florián started an Executive MBA (EMBA) at a business school. The EMBA was part-time and s...Starting at €8.20
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Volkswagen Navarra, 8th Collective Agreement (A, B, C and D) - Teaching Note
Stein, Guido; Escobar, Carlos; Cuadrado, Marta; Pin Arboledas, José RamónTeaching Note DPOT-76-EEconomics, Leadership and People ManagementThe case reflects an everyday situation for many companies: the negotiation of a collective agreement. There are a number of things that can help us to understand how a bargaining process should be approached by management: the importance of the team and its roles; the role of stakeholders, affected and interested parties, during the entire process and how they should be kept informed; the need to have a person leading the negotiation who is capa...Starting at €0.00
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Introduction to Personnel Management: Rules of thumb (French Version)
Stein, Guido; Cervantes, Ángel; Cuadrado, MartaTechnical Note DPON-121-FRInnovation and Change, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThis technical note aims to acquaint readers with the main personnel management policies found in enterprises. It is intended not to be exhaustive but to serve as a reference for managers in charge of their own teams, regardless of their position or department. It was not written specifically for human resources experts, although they too may find this direct academic approach - reinforced by daily practice - rather useful. The line between arbi...Starting at €8.20
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Introduction to Personnel Management: Rules of thumb
Stein, Guido; Cervantes, Ángel; Cuadrado, MartaTechnical Note DPON-121-EInnovation and Change, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThis technical note aims to acquaint readers with the main personnel management policies found in enterprises. It is intended not to be exhaustive but to serve as a reference for managers in charge of their own teams, regardless of their position or department. It was not written specifically for human resources experts, although they too may find this direct academic approach - reinforced by daily practice - rather useful. The line between arbi...Starting at €8.20
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The Fusion of Banca Popolare (C): In Retrospect
Stein, Guido; Cuadrado, MartaCase DPO-314-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Governance, Leadership and People ManagementOn paper, the technical integration, managed by Massimo and supervised by the Committee, had been classified as "impeccable." However, the reallocation of staff that had not left the Bank brought to light "not so nice" aspects. In mid-October, operating Sub-Committees for the merger were created in each Unit, following the organizational model of the Banca del Norte. The Sub-Committees were made up of members from both institutions, whose mission...Starting at €5.74
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Business Culture in the Incorporation of a New Executive
Ortiz, Alberto; Cuadrado, Marta; Stein, GuidoTechnical Note DPON-125-ECorporate Governance, Innovation and Change, Leadership and People ManagementToday there are any number of research articles and books for executives that reflect on the importance of culture within companies. However, there are not so many that focus on how this culture affects the process when an executive is starting a new job. Experience tells us that trying to change the culture is no easy task, nor is it free of risk. It also shows us that, by using the right tools, culture can become an effective weapon to help the...Starting at €8.20
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Mergers and People: Key Factors for an Effective Acquisition and for Surviving One
Stein, Guido; Cuadrado, MartaTechnical Note DPON-123-ECorporate Governance, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThe aim of this technical note is to consider the human dimension of mergers and acquisitions and the way these processes impact people. In the substantial body of scientific literature that exists on this topic, authors discuss the rules and "magic" formulas that lead to a successful acquisition, grounding their arguments in empirical evidence. One of the first conclusions that can be drawn from examining this literature is that the authors cite...Starting at €8.20