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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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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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Get the Boss to Buy In (Spanish version)
Ashford, Susan J.; Detert, James R.Article HBS-R1501EStrategyFor 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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St. Clement's School
Mary Gillett; Jeana Poon; Kelly McKennaCase IVEY-9B07B012-EAccounting and ControlThe principal of St. Clement's School was considering a potential expansion to the school's facilities. There were many issues for the principal to consider including how to fund the expansion, the impact on the school's programs, and the impact on the school of increased enrollments. Most importantly, she had to consider the impact of an expansion on the distinct culture of the school. This case is an introductory capital budgeting example set i...Starting at €8.20
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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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C. R. Plastics - Teaching Note
David Wood; Mary GillettTeaching Note IVEY-8B11D016-EEntrepreneurship, FinanceTeaching note for product 9B11D016.Starting at €0.00
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Part King, Inc.
Mary Gillett; Lindsay BrockCase IVEY-9B08B001-EAccounting and ControlA newly appointed operations manager was expected to provide his expertise in the planning, launch and ongoing operations for three corporately-owned Part King stores, the first of which was scheduled to open in December 2005. The operations manager wondered if moving to a corporate model made sense at all or whether it was better to retain the franchise structure that was already in place. He was particularly concerned about how best to motivate...Starting at €8.20
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Spencer Leadership Centre - Teaching Note
Mary Gillett; Gillian HeiszTeaching Note IVEY-8B09B15-EAccounting and ControlTeaching note for product 9B09B015.Starting at €0.00
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Blackberry 10
Mary Gillett; Morgan HartCase IVEY-9B15B008-EAccounting and ControlIn 2014, a well-reputed innovative technology company had introduced a new operating system and two new smartphone devices with the goal of turning around the company’s slumping hardware sales. Despite positive product reviews in the media, the models did not sell as well as expected. Consequently, the lower demand led to impairment of inventory and supply commitments at various times throughout the following fiscal year. At the end of the fiscal...Starting at €8.20
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Cafe Xaragua
Mary Gillett; Robert LehnertCase IVEY-9B12B015-EAccounting and Control, EntrepreneurshipWhile on a visit to Haiti, a student entrepreneur realized the potential for economic development in a country that was rich in certain resources and virtually unexplored by the private sector. The entrepreneur decided on coffee as a business opportunity and he and his three partners imported their first burlap sack. By November 2011 the product was for sale - a premium coffee from Southeastern Haiti with a brand focused on assisting the redevelo...Starting at €8.20