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Iceland: From Financial Meltdown to Geothermal Energy - Teaching Note
Subirà, Antoni; Blázquez, María Luisa; Diego, Enrique deTeaching Note SMT-92-EEconomics, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThis case describes the origins of a cluster initiative in the geothermal energy industry in Iceland and its initial steps in 2010. The case examines the specific characteristics of the country and recent events in its history, and it describes the geothermal industry and the traditional "cluster approach" up to 2010. It then describes the actions undertaken by Gekon, the company that is leading the cluster initiative, the steps in the process, ...Starting at €0.00
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Creating a Cluster Around a Clown: The Montreal Circus Cluster - Teaching Note
Berrone, Pascual; Blázquez, María Luisa; Diego, Enrique deTeaching Note SMT-94-EStrategyCase A of this series examines the situation of Cirque du Soleil in its early years. Despite initial success, Guy Laliberté, founder and CEO of Cirque du Soleil, is facing a number of challenges, including aspects such as increasing competition, access to the pool of talent, location and growth. All of these elements are in Laliberté's mind just before meeting with Jean Doré, the mayor of Montreal. Laliberté thinks that it will be a great opport...Starting at €0.00