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Opening the Valve: From Software to Hardware (A)
Bernstein, Ethan S.; Gino, Francesca; Staats, Bradley R.Case HBS-415015-ELeadership and People ManagementValve, one of the world's top video game software companies, has also become an iconic example of an organization with virtually no hierarchy. A 400-person organization, Valve's unique organizational form (described in detail in the case and accompanying employee handbook) includes 100% self-allocated time, no managers (and therefore no managerial oversight), a structure so fluid that all desks have wheels to allow free movement between "cabals" ...Starting at €8.20
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Scaling Well by Doing Good: Motivating Talent at b.good
Gino, Francesca; Green, Paul; Staats, Bradley R.Case HBS-916031-ELeadership and People ManagementBoston-based fast-casual chain, b.good, was founded on the idea of healthy food, sourced locally, and prepared in-store. They'd worked to build a value-based business, and worked hard to cultivate a sense of family--among employees, customers and suppliers. In 2015, they had entered a period of substantial growth, with the company doubling in size over the past 12 months, and plans to double again over the coming twelve months. The management fel...Starting at €8.20
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From Software to Hardware (A) (Spanish version)
Bernstein, Ethan S.; Gino, Francesca; Staats, Bradley R.Case HBS-418S02Leadership and People ManagementValve, one of the world's top video game software companies, has also become an iconic example of an organization with virtually no hierarchy. A 400-person organization, Valve's unique organizational form (described in detail in the case and accompanying employee handbook) includes 100% self-allocated time, no managers (and therefore no managerial oversight), a structure so fluid that all desks have wheels to allow free movement between "cabals" ...Starting at €8.20
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Opening the Valve: From Software to Hardware (B)
Bernstein, Ethan S.; Gino, Francesca; Staats, Bradley R.Case HBS-415016-ELeadership and People ManagementValve, one of the world's top video game software companies, has also become an iconic example of an organization with virtually no hierarchy. A 400-person organization, Valve's unique organizational form (described in detail in the case and accompanying employee handbook) includes 100% self-allocated time, no managers (and therefore no managerial oversight), a structure so fluid that all desks have wheels to allow free movement between ""cabals"...Starting at €5.74
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Belk: Towards Exceptional Scheduling
Bernstein, Ethan S.; Kesavan, Saravanan; Staats, Bradley R.; Hassall, LukeCase HBS-415023-ELeadership and People ManagementWith 24,000 staff and over 300 stores, Belk Inc. sought to replace its entirely manual labor scheduling system with an automated software solution from Reflexis. Belk hoped the upgrade would simplify scheduling, reduce time employees spent in non-customer-facing roles, and result in improved allocation of resources through the use of big data, thereby increasing sales productivity. Like many other retailers, Belk expected the benefits from automa...Starting at €8.20
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Opening the Valve: From Software to Hardware, Teaching Note
Bernstein, Ethan S.; Gino, Francesca; Staats, Bradley R.Teaching Note HBS-417060-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for 415015 and 415016.Starting at €0.00
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Why Organizations Don't Learn
Gino, Francesca; Staats, Bradley R.Article HBS-R1511G-ELeadership and People ManagementFor any enterprise to be competitive, continuous learning and improvement are key--but not always easy to achieve. After a decade of research, the authors have concluded that four biases stand in the way: We focus too heavily on success, are too quick to act, try too hard to fit in, and rely too much on experts. Each of these biases raises challenges, but each can be curbed with particular strategies. A preoccupation with success, for example, le...Starting at €8.20
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The Microwork Solution
Gino, Francesca; Staats, Bradley R.Article HBS-R1212G-ELeadership and People ManagementWhat's the best way to lift people out of poverty? The social entrepreneurs in the new "impact sourcing" industry believe the answer is providing work, not aid. Their organizations hire people at the bottom of the pyramid to perform digital tasks such as transcribing audio files and editing product databases. Essentially, they do business process outsourcing that also boosts economic development. Samasource, a San Francisco-based nonprofit, is on...Starting at €8.20
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The Hidden Benefits of Keeping Teams Intact
Huckman, Robert S.; Staats, Bradley R.Article HBS-F1312A-ELeadership and People ManagementSeven years of research into how teams work shows just how great the benefits are when team members have lots of experience working with one another. Five steps can help managers take advantage of team familiarity, a surprisingly underutilized tool.Starting at €8.20
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Belk: Towards Exceptional Scheduling, Teaching Note
Bernstein, Ethan S.; Kesavan, Saravanan; Staats, Bradley R.; Hassall, Luke; Qu, KathyTeaching Note HBS-417059-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for case 415023.Starting at €0.00