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Defining Moments: Leading When You're Being Followed
Detert, James R.; Black, Christina; Sachan, NikitaCase DARDEN-OB-1385-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case set follows Alex Stewart, who has built and runs a green energy development firm in the United States. After finding success finding and using underutilized rooftops to erect solar panels and wind turbines in major US cities where the existing power grid couldn’t meet growing demand, Stewart is now looking for similar opportunities in Europe having spent the last two years doing research, forming the necessary networks and partnerships,...Starting at €8.20
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Defining Moments: Leading When You're Being Followed - Teaching note
Detert, James R.; Black, Christina; Sachan, NikitaTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1385TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-1385Starting at €0.00
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Defining Moments: Leading When You're Being Followed (B)
Detert, James R.; Black, Christina; Sachan, NikitaCase DARDEN-OB-1394-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case set follows Alex Stewart, who has built and runs a green energy development firm in the United States. After finding success finding and using underutilized rooftops to erect solar panels and wind turbines in major US cities where the existing power grid couldn’t meet growing demand, Stewart is now looking for similar opportunities in Europe having spent the last two years doing research, forming the necessary networks and partnerships,...Starting at €5.74
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Umbrella of Protection: Health, Disability, and Life Insurance
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Fairchild, Tierney; Black, Christina; Jones, Liz Ivaniw; ; Maiden, Stephen E.Case DARDEN-F-1873-EFinanceMatthew Andrews and Elizabeth (Liz) Graham had recently graduated college and planned to get married soon. They had both accepted jobs in Washington, DC, and would be moving to Gainesville, Virginia. Matthew would be working as a software engineer with both medical and life insurance, and Liz was taking a job as an advertising agent with no benefits. Until they started their jobs, neither Matthew nor Liz had health insurance. This was a source of...Starting at €8.20
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Defining Moments: Whom Should We Promote?
Detert, James R.; Black, ChristinaCase DARDEN-OB-1301-ELeadership and People ManagementA senior manager of marketing and sales at a large medical devices firm has convened his team to help him choose a new manager that will be capable of attracting new business and promoting overall revenue growth. The decision has been narrowed down to two, equally qualified candidates: an outgoing and outspoken woman, and a well-liked man. The conversation is going in circles until someone mentions that the woman’s behavior at the office party wa...Starting at €8.20
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Hotel Vertu: Financing the Venture in the Boutique Hotel Industry
Stevenson, Howard H.; Roberts, Michael J.Case HBS-917505-EEntrepreneurshipTwo recent MBA graduates are considering a business opportunity in the boutique hotel industry. Having found a seemingly attractive property in Savannah, Georgia, Yvonne D'Arcy and Elisabeth Whiting face questions about financing, deal structure, and unequal power dynamics. This case covers opportunity analysis, financing and deal structuring, and partnership issues. Students are asked to assess the overall financial returns on the project and ho...Starting at €8.20
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Perspective on Entrepreneurship (Spanish version)
Stevenson, Howard H.Case HBS-302S40EntrepreneurshipDesigned to highlight alternative concepts of good management and the need for entrepreneurship as a response to societal changes. It argues that entrepreneurship can be fostered or destroyed as a function of the administrative setting.Starting at €8.20
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Defining Moments: Managing Your Mentor
Detert, James R.; Black, ChristinaCase DARDEN-OB-1278-ELeadership and People ManagementA young, female investment banker has just been unexpectedly promoted to managing director of her group - but she’ll be taking her mentor’s job while he is pushed out over a 10-month stint as a “senior adviser” in their group. This case offers students two decision points and opportunities to practice difficult conversations: first, what should she do, and how, when she first learns of her promotion? Second, what should she do, and how, six month...Starting at €8.20
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Laurence Longren: End Game
Stevenson, Howard H.; Spence, Shirley M.Case HBS-808076-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case examines a successful 64-year old as he considers his goals, and how he should be spending his time, at this stage of his life. It briefly recounts his life story, and provides a special focus on personal financial planning and wealth management issues.Starting at €8.20
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How to Change the World (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Stevenson, Howard H.Article HBS-R0801A-ELeadership and People ManagementAlan Wilson has a decision to make. The CEO of his company, Grepter, wants him to relocate to Zurich, where he can gain valuable experience for a rise to the top. Karl, his best friend, hopes to lure him to a hedge fund that promises big money fast. Shiori, an enticing former girlfriend, wants him to join her in delivering medical care to patients in developing countries. Alan knows for sure only that he wants to make an impact. Four experts comm...Starting at €8.20