Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Ed Rapp's Affirmations
Carroll, Glenn; Schifrin, DebraCase SGSB-L34-ELeadership and People ManagementIn this 2019 case, Ed Rapp, retired group president and CFO of Caterpillar, recounts the positive impact that using a type of “self-talk” called an affirmation has had on his life and career. Affirmations are simple, positive, carefully crafted statements declaring specific goals in their completed state. A foundational belief behind an affirmation is that self-image is shaped by self-talk and daily performance reality. Affirmations should be pe...Starting at €8.20
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Teaching Note for King County: Creating a Culture of Outcomes
Brest, Paul; Schifrin, DebraTeaching Note SGSB-SI150TN-EDespite its overall prosperity and booming economy, King County in Washington state faced persistent inequities in poverty, homelessness, and unemployment based on race and place. This case covers the period 2014 to 2019, during which the county developed and implemented new equity- and outcome-driven approaches to address these problems. Starting in 2014, the county began shifting its orientation and operations to focus more on preventive social...Starting at €0.00
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King County: Creating a Culture of Outcomes
Brest, Paul; Schifrin, DebraCase SGSB-SI150-EInnovation and ChangeDespite its overall prosperity and booming economy, King County in Washington state faced persistent inequities in poverty, homelessness, and unemployment based on race and place. This case covers the period 2014 to 2019, during which the county developed and implemented new equity- and outcome-driven approaches to address these problems. Starting in 2014, the county began shifting its orientation and operations to focus more on preventive social...Starting at €8.20
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All Hands: A Tale of Two Term Sheets
Siegel; Robert; Beyer, Amy; Morales; AlessiaCase SGSB-E822-EEntrepreneurshipIn this case study, students will explore some of the differences and considerations that may emerge when entrepreneurs evaluate and choose between multiple financing offers from venture capital investors. The case follows the two founders of a fictional company, All Hands, as they raise a Series A financing round. The founders have received term sheets from two venture capital firms that differ not only in the valuation of the firm’s equity but ...Starting at €8.20