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CEO Succession at Cisco (A): From John Chambers to Chuck Robbins
Groysberg, Boris; Cheng, J. Yo-Jud; Lobb, AnnelenaCase HBS-417031-ELeadership and People ManagementA smooth transition from former CEO John Chambers to new CEO Chuck Robbins had put Cisco in a position of strength. Looking back, the board reflected on what they had done well and what they might have done differently, and pondered whether another company might be able to implement a similar CEO transition process. This case reviews the specific steps taken by the board of directors and other stakeholders during the selection process. Particip...Starting at €8.20
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CEO Succession at Cisco (B): Announcement Strategy
Groysberg, Boris; Cheng, J. Yo-Jud; Lobb, AnnelenaCase HBS-417032-ELeadership and People ManagementSupplements the (A) case (417-031). This case supplement describes Cisco's communications strategy around the CEO announcement, which focused on controlling the narrative and avoiding leaks. The strategy included both internal and external processes aimed at introducing the new CEO to employees and the general public, respectively. Externally, the process unfolded without media leaks and with a modest stock market reaction. This case is accomp...Starting at €5.74
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CEO Succession at Cisco (A), (B), & (C), Teaching Note
Groysberg, Boris; Cheng, J. Yo-Jud; Lobb, AnnelenaTeaching Note HBS-417076-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for cases 417031, 417032 and 417033. This note can also be used with "Cisco Systems: In Search of the Next CEO," HBS No. 416-027.Starting at €0.00
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CEO Succession at Cisco (C): Chuck Robbins' First 100 Days
Groysberg, Boris; Cheng, J. Yo-Jud; Lobb, AnnelenaCase HBS-417033-ELeadership and People ManagementSupplements the (A) case (417-031). This case supplement describes new CEO Chuck Robbins' earliest days after being announced as Cisco's new chief executive. During this time, Robbins focused on building a leadership team featuring people with complementary skills and the disclosure of top executive departures during the transition period. Chambers also assumed his new role as executive chairman during this time frame. This case is accompanied...Starting at €5.74