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Delhaize Group: Developing Leaders
Groysberg, Boris; Abbott, Sarah L.Case HBS-415019-ELeadership and People ManagementDelhaize Group, the Belgian-based global food retailer, was focused on competing in the food retailing industry by developing leading positions in key markets via localized retailing strategies. Delhaize was committed to offering its customers superior value while maintaining high social, environmental, and ethical standards. For Frans Muller, Delhaize's president and CEO, the key to executing on this strategy was ensuring that the Group was deve...Starting at €8.20
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Michael Phelps: "It's Okay to Not Be Okay"
Groysberg, Boris; Knoop, Carin-Isabel; Norris, MichaelCase HBS-421044-ELeadership and People ManagementIn 2020, Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, with 28 medals in various swimming events, was now retired. As he looked back on his 20+ year athletic career, he considered what had gone into making him the greatest of all time-the highs and lows, successes and struggles. He had lived with mental health issues for much of his life, going public with his struggles in 2015, when he talked about his depression and suicidal thoughts...Starting at €8.20
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The Alas - Red Bull Project: X - Sports Challenges
Oliver, Daniel; Davila, AntonioCase DG-1503-EEntrepreneurshipThe Alas-Project case describes a sporting project that beat two world records: the longest distance and time flown in free fall. The case addresses the issue of valuing the project. In this case, Red Bull together with the Spanish Army sponsored the project putting a certain amount of money and resources to support the project. The question remains as to what was the value to the sponsors of the project. The case describes the project itself, th...Starting at €8.20
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Winning Strategies The Spanish Royal Tennis Federation
Oliver, Daniel; Davila, AntonioCase DG-1498-EService and Operations ManagementEl mismo que habíaSince 1995, Spain has had the most men tennis players on the ATP Top 100. The case presents the state of tennis in Spain in 2004 with the objective of having students analyze the different constituencies of a sport and how each one brings something to create success. The case can be used to analyze the sports industry or to go through an industry form an industrial organization perspective.Starting at €8.20
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The Roca Brothers: Innovation in Gastronomy
Groysberg, Boris; Hecht, Evan M S; Connolly Baden, KatherineCase HBS-421017-ELeadership and People ManagementChef Joan Roca, sommelier Josep Roca and pastry chef Jordi Roca were three brothers based in Girona, Spain whose complementary skills, collective ability, and relentless drive for innovation had brought worldwide fame and awards to their restaurant, El CeStarting at €8.20
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RACC - Circuit de Catalunya: Sports Infrastructure and Regional Promotion
Oliver, Daniel; Davila, AntonioCase DG-1512-EService and Operations ManagementThe case addresses the impact of sports on the local economy. It describes the business model of a race track with a focus on the managment of the Formula One Grand Prix. As is often the case, race tracks are not necessarily profitable and the Circuit de Catalunya has reached profitability because of its success in attracting spectators to its Formula One event. Government support is an important factor in the long term viability of a world cla...Starting at €8.20