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Transition at DataCo (Spanish Version)
Cespedes, Frank V.; Knoop, Carin-IsabelCase HBS-818S06EntrepreneurshipEl fundador de una compañía de análisis de datos, Stefan Brecht, tiene varios problemas con su desarrollador de negocios clave y el jefe de marketing y ventas, Tamara Smithson. Smithson, un alquiler principios que habían sido fundamentales en la construcción de la empresa funciona como un miembro, no se atreve a delegar tareas y clientes, y, como Brecht lo ve "a menudo pone los asuntos del cliente por delante de las necesidades y procedimientos d...Starting at €8.20
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Andrew Ryan at VC Brakes (Spanish version)
Cespedes, Frank V.; Yong, SunruCase HBS-915S01Leadership and People ManagementAn aftermarket brake component manufacturer, VC Brakes, is bought out by a global automotive parts corporation after the 2008 financial crisis. Unlike its previous parent company, the new owner attempts to change VC Brakes' autocratic management style and finger-pointing culture with a Total Quality Management (TQM) program. Andrew Ryan is a senior manager at VC Brakes. With the guidance of a strong mentor and a reputation as a successful change ...Starting at €8.20
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Dendrite International (Spanish Version)
Cespedes, Frank V.; Bell, MarieCase HBS-507S07MarketingDendrita International es un proveedor $ 23 de millones (1992 ingresos) de software de automatización de ventas para las compañías farmacéuticas en Europa, Japón y Estados Unidos. La estrategia de la firma ha dependido de ser un proveedor de servicio completo a las empresas multinacionales. Inminentes cambios en la industria farmacéutica, así como los desarrollos tecnológicos y competitivos, han planteado cuestiones relativas a los mejores medios...Starting at €8.20
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Customer Visits for Entrepreneurs
Cespedes, Frank V.Case HBS-812098-EEntrepreneurshipProvides practical guidelines for conducting customer visits to explore and validate demand for an entrepreneurial offering. Reviews conditions under which visits will yield superior insights, compared to other research methods. Describes criteria for selecting visit sites; how to plan for visits; how to conduct them most effectively; and how to debrief after visits. The note is therefore relevant to MBA, Executive Education, Field Study, or proj...Starting at €8.20
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Andrew Sullivan and Faraway Ltd
Cespedes, Frank V.; Godden, AlexCase HBS-813104-EEntrepreneurshipThe "Andrew Sullivan and Faraway Ltd" case series focuses on entrepreneurial selling, and is based on an older case study, "Deaver Brown and Cross River Inc." (9-394-042). It concerns two entrepreneurs, Andrew Sullivan and Hope Abasi, who have designed an innovative pushchair (baby stroller) and, a year later, are looking for an order from a large retailer. The case requires students to prepare, deliver, and evaluate Sullivan's sales calls on two...Starting at €8.20
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Andrew Sullivan and Faraway Ltd (B): Sam Cartwright of Mothercare
Cespedes, Frank V.; Godden, AlexCase HBS-813105-EEntrepreneurshipSupplement for case 813104Starting at €5.74
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Canibal-Play It Green!
Cespedes, Frank V.; Fuller, Joseph B.; Labruyere, Tonia; Corsi, ElenaCase HBS-319089-EIn 2011, Canibal launched a machine that could sort and compress aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and cups. Users could play a jackpot-style game on the machine's digital display, while disposing of their beverage containers and earning coupons or other rewards. The machine could also display advertising or serve as a communication tool. In 2016, the company's new machine, the i3, had more potential than earlier models, due to enhanced reliability...Starting at €8.20
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DoubleDutch
Cespedes, Frank V.; Preble, MatthewCase HBS-815044-EEntrepreneurshipLawrence Coburn and Pankaj Prasad, co-founders of the event solution startup DoubleDutch, have to make a significant decision about their young company's sales function. DoubleDutch's key product was a mobile application (app) and event management platform that customers could use to better engage and connect with their event participants (e.g. attendees at a conference, employees at a quarterly sales meeting), and also to obtain detailed informa...Starting at €8.20
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Transition at DataCo
Cespedes, Frank V.; Knoop, Carin-IsabelCase HBS-816058-EEntrepreneurshipThe founder of a data analytics company, Stefan Brecht, has several issues with his key business developer and head of marketing and sales, Tamara Smithson. Smithson, an early hire who had been instrumental in building the firm operates as an individual contributor, is hesitant to delegate tasks and clients, and, as Brecht sees it, "often puts client affairs ahead of company needs and procedures." Brecht is evaluating different options for dealin...Starting at €8.20
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Formlabs: Selling a New 3D Printer
Cespedes, Frank V.; Hull, Olivia; Migdal, AmramCase HBS-817001-EMarketingHeadquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Formlabs manufactures 3D printers used to print everything from prototypes and models to jewelry, dental, and sculpture molds. As Formlabs prepares to ship its latest model, the Form 2, Head of Customer Development and Services Luke Winston wonders which strategy will double sales. Should he focus on direct sales or add more channel partners?Starting at €8.20