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The Twin Pillars of Effective Leadership
Leggett, Brian O'Connor; Neill, ConorArticle ART-1820-EKnowledge and Communication, Leadership and People ManagementDuring periods of crisis or disenchantment, charismatic leaders emerge because they offer an alternative to the uncertainty of the times. Such was the case in the 1980s with Ronald Reagan, whose clear message and emotional style held across-the-board appeal and provided a sense of certainty after years of political and social turbulence. Using case studies of prominent leaders of the past 50 years, the authors explore the keys of effective leader...Starting at €8.20
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Why Is the Universe Against Me? (A)
Behfar, Kristin J.; Bodily, Jolene H.Case DARDEN-OB-1069Leadership and People ManagementHasn’t everyone at some point felt as if the universe was conspiring against his or her success? This case narrative tracks the story of Emmett Taylor, an operations manager for a bottling company, as a snow and ice storm bears down on his southeastern U.S. plant. Taylor is already plagued by stress caused by all facets of his life—family, work, and personal health—and this storm is no exception. The story offers an opportunity to discuss time, e...Starting at €8.20
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Effective Evaluation of Spoken Communication: A checklist for evaluating speaker performance
Neill, Conor; Mueck, Florian; Leggett, Brian O'ConnorTechnical Note DPON-92-EKnowledge and Communication, Leadership and People ManagementAn important part of powerful communication is developing your own ability to continuously improve as a communicator. Immediate specific feedback is necessary if you are to become a truly great speaker. Effective evaluation is an important part. As you become more skilled in evaluating others, you will become better able to ask for feedback on your own speaking.Starting at €8.20
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The Art of Persuasive Communications: Excellent Public Speaking
Neill, Conor; Leggett, Brian O'ConnorTechnical Note DPON-88-EKnowledge and Communication, Leadership and People ManagementA leader is someone who sees a change that is required in the world and brings together the resources to achieve that change. In my world, the most important resources are people. I will discuss the five components of powerful persuasive speaking and three models of deliberate practice that will allow you to become a powerful speaker and move people to action.Starting at €8.20
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La evaluación eficaz de la comunicación hablada: Una lista de control para evaluar el discurso de un orador
Neill, Conor; Mueck, Florian; Leggett, Brian O'ConnorTechnical Note DPON-92Knowledge and Communication, Leadership and People ManagementUna parte importante de la comunicación persuasiva es el desarrollo de una capacidad propia para mejorar continuamente como comunicador. El "feedback" inmediato y específico es necesario para llegar a ser un orador verdaderamente bueno. La evaluación eficaz es un aspecto importante. A medida que usted gana en habilidad para evaluar a los demás, es cada vez más capaz de solicitar "feedback" sobre su propia oratoria.Starting at €8.20
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Pitching to Professional Investors
Neill, Conor; Leggett, Brian O'ConnorTechnical Note DPON-81-ELeadership and People ManagementThis is a technical note on preparing and delivering a presentation to investors for the purpose of raising capital for your business venture. The standard pitch to professional investors is a brief, well rehearsed Microsoft PowerPoint presentation that might include a demonstration or professionally produced prototype. Such meetings do not last more than an hour. This is not about entrepreneurship, development of business plans or how to market...Starting at €8.20
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Imán y martillo: aliados infalibles
Leggett, Brian O'Connor; Neill, ConorArticle ART-1820Knowledge and Communication, Leadership and People ManagementDurante periodos de crisis o desencanto, los líderes carismáticos triunfan porque ofrecen una alternativa a la incertidumbre. Los autores analizan las claves del liderazgo eficaz a partir del estudio de los líderes más destacados de los últimos cincuenta años. Al igual que los políticos, los directivos pueden valerse de los retos que plantea la incertidumbre actual para inspirar a los demás y liderar el cambio. Para lograrlo, necesitan dos herram...Starting at €8.20
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Team Conflict: The "Chatty" Accusation at the Customer Support Call Center
Behfar, Kristin J.; Yemen, Gerry; Davidson, Martin N.Case DARDEN-OB-1046-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case is used in Darden's core "Leading Organizations" course and is appropriate for MBA, Executive MBA, GEMBA, and executive education programs. The manager of a baby product company's global customer support center observes friction among her staff about the only Central American employee on the team, whom the North American team members accuse of increasing their call response rate time—thus effectively lowering their pay. When conflict ...Starting at €8.20
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The Global Software Team: Jugaad Needed
Behfar, Kristin J.; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-OB-1054-ELeadership and People ManagementThe Global Networks Company (GNC), headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, made its global footprint in India in 1994 by establishing a presence in Bangalore. Although mainly a sales support office, GNC grew name recognition from its contracts with India’s government to help build nationwide networks. Not quite 20 years later, GNC decided to further invest in India and tapped a manager from the Boston office, Jim Notrika, to establish and then ma...Starting at €8.20
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The Influence of Cultural Values in Business Practice
Behfar, Kristin J.; Thompson, Sylvie; Yemen, GerryTechnical Note DARDEN-OB-1056-ELeadership and People ManagementCulture is a highly complex set of learned behaviors that function at multiple levels. Cultural challenges go beyond overcoming language differences and navigating different national legal systems. Cultural values interlock with many national systems, which influence the way business is developed and how deals are made. Managers who understand how to navigate such differences are in high demand.Starting at €8.20