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Partners HealthCare System: How Should We Treat This Patient--Using Information Technology to Make Better Decisions
Davenport, Thomas H.; Manville, BrookBook Chapter HBS-8956BC-EChapter 4 of "Judgment Calls: Twelve Stories of Big Decisions and the Teams That Got Them Right" shows how an organization can combine computer-based data and human judgment to make critical decisions faster and with greater success. The authors walk you through Boston-based Partners HealthCare System's transition to the use of data, analysis, and computerized medical knowledge--combined with physicians' own face-to-face interactions with patient...Starting at €8.20
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Ancient Athenians: How Can We Defend Against Life-or-Death Invasion--How Civilization's First Democracy Exemplifies Collective Decision Making
Davenport, Thomas H.; Manville, BrookBook Chapter HBS-8963BC-EChapter 7 of "Judgment Calls: Twelve Stories of Big Decisions and the Teams That Got Them Right" reveals the roots of organizational democracy and hierarchy and the role of the leader in catalyzing conversations that lead to the best decisions. By telling the story of how the citizens of ancient Athens debated and made critical defense decisions in the face of the oncoming Persian army, the authors provide the Ur-example of a democratic culture t...Starting at €8.20
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Media General: Should We Restructure for a New Strategy--How Savvy Leaders Foster Better Decision Making to Eradicate Siloes
Davenport, Thomas H.; Manville, BrookBook Chapter HBS-8970BC-EChapter 10 of "Judgment Calls: Twelve Stories of Big Decisions and the Teams That Got Them Right" reveals the necessary values, attributes, and actions of a leader who must introduce organizational decision making to a siloed business. The authors tell the story of major regional news organization Media General and how its CEO was able to bring together a divided organization to live into the future of the industry. *About the book:* Despite the ...Starting at €8.20
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Port of Tauranga (B): Jon Mayson-Shaping Our Life Destiny
Horniman, Alexander B.; Cullwick, DavidCase DARDEN-OB-0885-ELeadership and People ManagementJon Mayson's life story and personal achievements are central to understanding the successful transformation of the Port of Tauranga. From the day he was born, Mayson was a unique individual. He learned to cope with personal challenges as a young man and followed his heart to the sea. His personal values and courage served him well. Mayson's life philosophy can be captured in his favorite phrase: "Why not?" He took over the Port of Tauranga in 19...Starting at €5.74
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The e-Choupal Initiative
Horniman, Alexander B.; Venkataraman, S.; Thiemele, Anne-Laure; Mead, JennyCase DARDEN-E-0343-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityAn international corporation’s agricultural business division reviews its seven-year-old IT initiative among rural Indian farmers. Suitable for learners at all levels, the case is ideal for modules on strategic change, transformational change in a value chain, and development at the bottom of the pyramid. It also provides excellent insight into how corporations can improve both profits and lifestyles in developing nations while bolstering their w...Starting at €8.20
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Michael Rubens Bloomberg
Horniman, Alexander B.; Kelly, Megan ThompkinsCase DARDEN-OB-0946-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case depicts many of the major events that have come to define the unique life and contributions of Michael Rubens Bloomberg. Born into a working-class family, Bloomberg demonstrated throughout his life the importance of hard work. His success in Scouting—becoming one of the youngest to earn his Eagle Scout Award—to his success at Salomon Brothers, and then in the creation of his own firm, illustrated his unique skills and abilities. Bloombe...Starting at €8.20
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Adam Root, MD (A)
Horniman, Alexander B.; Josephs, Scott T.Case DARDEN-OB-0992-ELeadership and People ManagementAdam Root, for as long as he could remember, wanted to be a doctor like his father. As a single parent, his father raised four children. Root idolized his father. Root was an outstanding student in high school and in medical school. After completing his residency, he joined a small private primary care practice in the Boston area. The practice grew because of Root's significant contribution. After a 10-year period, the practice had grown in exces...Starting at €8.20
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Adam Root, MD (B)
Horniman, Alexander B.; Josephs, Scott T.Case DARDEN-OB-0993-ELeadership and People ManagementAdam Root was faced with the problem of burning out because of his work. His wife wanted him to give up the role of medical director, a role he did enjoy though he believed at times it demanded too much of him, and it was causing him to miss out on his family. In the end, he decided to leave his group practice, but he left it without plans of what he would do next. This is the B case in a series of three cases (A case: UVA-OB-0992 and C case: UVA...Starting at €5.74
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Adam Root, MD (C)
Horniman, Alexander B.; Josephs, Scott T.Case DARDEN-OB-0994-ELeadership and People ManagementAfter leaving his practice, Adam Root spent time looking at options. He decided to join a national medical company as a medical director, this time on the managed care side of medicine. He had initially been inspired to take the position by the senior medical director, who left that position nine months later. Root became the new senior medical director and enjoyed the new position. This is the C case in a series of three cases (A case: UVA-OB-09...Starting at €5.74
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Huanghe Institute of Science and Technology (B): The Dream Continues
Horniman, Alexander B.; Liu, YiCase DARDEN-OB-1003-ELeadership and People ManagementUnder the social context of the beginning of the 21st century, multiple market signals called for Huanghe Institute of Science and Technology’s (HIST) developing an expansive strategy to increase enrollment and adopt more aggressive marketing promotions. Many HIST executives were convinced that, with the institute’s existing brand name and teaching resources, HIST could easily keep a leading place in the market competition; however, it was obviou...Starting at €5.74