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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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Carlos López Otín: el espíritu de un investigador
Alvarez de Mon, Santiago; Flores Alonso, Juan EnriqueCase DPO-393Innovation and Change, Leadership and People ManagementEn un país "poco aficionado a la ciencia", obligado a competir con los más prestigiosos centros de investigación del mundo, el profesor Carlos López Otín apuesta por el talento de sus alumnos más brillantes. La confección, dirección y renovación de un equipo comprometido con el aprendizaje y el servicio a la humanidad constituye la clave de su liderazgo. Ese es el propósito último de su vocación y creatividad.Starting at €8.20
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Pau Gasol (A): una carrera internacional
Alvarez de Mon, Santiago; Flores Alonso, Juan EnriqueCase DPO-375Leadership and People ManagementEl presente caso es resultado del trabajo de campo realizado durante los años 2014 y 2015, e ilustra la trayectoria personal y profesional de Pau Gasol. El documento está inspirado en un conjunto de entrevistas personales llevadas a cabo en Barcelona, Madrid, Los Ángeles y Chicago, y que constituyen la fuente principal de investigación y estudio. Además de múltiples encuentros y reuniones con Pau Gasol, dichas entrevistas incluyen conversaciones ...Starting at €8.20
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Rafael Nadal: el campeón y la persona (A)
Alvarez de Mon, Santiago; Flores Alonso, Juan EnriqueCase DPO-163Leadership and People ManagementEl caso versa sobre el concepto de talento: qué es y cómo detectarlo y gestionarlo en un clima de superación y aprendizaje permanentes. De ahí la relevancia de la figura del coach. Así mismo, el caso afronta la cuestión de los valores y los principios filosóficos imprescindibles para gobernar el éxito profesional. En este sentido, el crucial dilema persona-personaje se estudia en el contexto de un determinado entorno familiar.Starting at €8.20
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Rafael Nadal: The Champion and the Person (B)
Alvarez de Mon, Santiago; Flores Alonso, Juan EnriqueCase DPO-336-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case is a historical continuation of the case "Rafael Nadal: The Champion and the Person (A)" and recounts the events occurring in the life of Rafael Nadal from the end of part A until the time of case B. All this is told from the perspective of his coach, his manager and Rafael himself, among others.Starting at €5.74
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Rafael Nadal: the Champion and the Person (A)
Alvarez de Mon, Santiago; Flores Alonso, Juan EnriqueCase DPO-163-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case study centers on the concept of talent: what it is and how to detect and manage it in a climate of ongoing improvement and learning. Hence the relevance of the coach figure. The case study also addresses the issues of values and philosophical principles, which are vital to professional success. The crucial person/persona dilemma is considered in the context of a specific family setting.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
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Why Is the Universe Against Me? (A)
Behfar, Kristin J.; Bodily, Jolene H.; Maiden, Stephen E.Case DARDEN-OB-1069-ELeadership 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