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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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Islamic Banking Lessons for the Financial Sector
Etzold, Veit M.; Ribera, Alberto; Wackerbeck, PhilippArticle ART-2012-EFinanceThe financial crisis that started with the demise of Lehman Brothers in 2008 and almost brought the world economy to its knees has prompted many international financial institutions to do some serious soul-searching. As they try to strengthen their capital and reduce their risk operations, whom should governments, regulators and financial bosses turn to for inspiration? A good place to start would be to study those banks that have performed best ...Starting at €8.20
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Indona, S.A. (A)
Gallo, Miguel Ángel; Regueras E.; Ricart, Joan Enric; Ruiz, AntonioCase DG-1159StrategyEl sector del automóvil está pasando por intensos cambios: dificultades en el conocimiento en la Unión Europea; necesidades de reducción de costes y aumento de la fiabilidad; globalización, etc. La empresa, líder europea en tapacubos con un 26% del mercado, se enfrentó con la necesidad de implantar una estrategia de globalización, incrementar el servicio de diseño e industrialización al fabricante, y dar énfasis en el desarrollo de una nueva unid...Starting at €8.20
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Estrategia de negocio
Franquesa, J.; Ricart, Joan EnricTechnical Note DGN-442StrategyEsta nota describe los principales elementos que deben tomarse en cuenta para la formulación de estrategias de negocio, y detalla sus principales instrumentos de análisis. Se incluyen, además, algunas consideraciones finales sobre el proceso de formulación de la estrategia. Pretende servir de hilo conductor para el estudio de este tema, introduciendo al lector a otras notas técnicas del IESE, sobre aspectos específicos del proceso de formulación,...Starting at €8.20
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Hervé Rousseau: auge y caída de un joven consultor (A)
Proust E.; Ribera, AlbertoCase DPO-66Leadership and People ManagementEl contexto es el proyecto de integración tras la fusión de dos bancos europeos. GlobalOne (una gran consultoría multinacional) se puso al frente de la transformación de las TI, adaptando los procesos de producción y dirección y procediendo con un proyecto de cambio de dirección para una fuerza de venta unificada. El caso lo escribe un joven director que toma parte activa en el proyecto. Describe cómo las condiciones del mercado y los cambios glo...Starting at €8.20
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The Deliberate Speech Style: Primarily a Question of Identification
Leggett, Brian O'ConnorTechnical Note DPON-128-EKnowledge and Communication, Leadership and People ManagementIt was Barack Obama's oratorical skills and his clarity of vision that brought him fame and prominence in his speech to the Democratic Party in 2004. It was here that he successfully established a link with his audience, which gave people an opportunity to identify with him. For a successful deliberate speech, identification between speaker and audience is essential and is the principal element of its success. The note also deals with other issue...Starting at €8.20
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Receiving Feedback
Elghanayan, Ruben; Gallego, Sheila; Ribera, AlbertoTechnical Note DPON-140-ELeadership and People ManagementThe main objective of this technical note is to examine in depth the theoretical bases that enable a better understanding of the different reactions there are to feedback, as well as to improve the effectiveness and quality of communication in the work environment. The intention is to answer the following questions: What is the ideal state to get the most out of feedback? What makes us react defensively to feedback? What happens to a person who g...Starting at €8.20
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Giving Feedback
Elghanayan, Ruben; Gallego, Sheila; Ribera, AlbertoTechnical Note DPON-148-ELeadership and People ManagementThe main objective of this technical note is to examine in depth the theoretical bases that enable a better understanding of the different reactions there are to feedback, as well as to improve the effectiveness and quality of communication in the work environment. The intention is to answer the following questions: What factors are involved in determining feedback? What is the most appropriate method to prevent the recipient reacting emotionally...Starting at €8.20
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Styles of Oratory
Leggett, Brian O'ConnorTechnical Note DPON-96-EKnowledge and Communication, Leadership and People Management¿The orator should use the plain style to instruct, the grand style to move, the intermediate style to charm¿ Although the quote from Quintilian above gives us three distinct styles, most commentators have rolled them into two: the ¿forensic¿ and the ¿grand¿ styles. The forensic style gives much of its attention to directness and the particular. Such personalities as Margaret Thatcher, Helmut Schmidt, and Al Gore are modern examples of ¿forensic...Starting at €8.20
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Relaciones entre colegas (C)
Ribera, AlbertoCase DPO-88Leadership and People ManagementConclusión de los casos Relaciones entre colegas (A) y (B).Starting at €5.74