Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Going to a Gym to Bring Healthy Returns
Loutskina, Elena; Brown, Matt; Bard, DavidCase DARDEN-F-2020FinanceKevin Robbins, a partner in District Capital Partners (DCP), had spent months researching an opportunity to invest in Blue Steel, Inc. (Blue Steel), one of the largest operators of Planet Fitness gyms in the country. What had started as a single franchisee investment quickly grew into something more. DCP's Investment Committee (IC) had given Robbins the green light to consider future investment in the Planet Fitness franchisee base. For DCP, Blu...Starting at €8.20
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Strategic Connections: Using Social Networks to Restructure the IT Department at MWH (A)
Cross, Rob; Gulas, Vic; Parker, Andrew; Vigneux, Teri; Halliday, AmyCase DARDEN-S-0112-EStrategyIn this first in a series of cases on organizational network analysis (ONA), Vic Gulas, the new head of IT at the engineering consulting firm MWH Consulting, is charged with turning a geographically organized department into one organized by function. He knows that the success of the reorganization will depend on effective collaboration, but he cannot get a sense of what collaborative relationships do and do not exist by looking at a formal organ...Starting at €8.20
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Strategic Connections: Using Social Networks to Restructure the IT Department at MWH (B)
Cross, Rob; Halliday, Amy; Gulas, Vic; Parker, AndrewCase DARDEN-S-0153-EStrategyIn this, the second in a case series on organizational network analysis (ONA), Vic Gulas, the new head of IT at the engineering consulting firm MWH Consulting, is charged with turning a geographically organized department into one organized by function. He knows that the success of the reorganization will depend on effective collaboration, but he cannot get a sense of what collaborative relationships do and do not exist by looking at a formal org...Starting at €5.74
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Going to a Gym to Bring Healthy Returns
Loutskina, Elena; Brown, Matt; Bard, DavidCase DARDEN-F-2020-EFinanceKevin Robbins, a partner in District Capital Partners (DCP), is exploring an opportunity to invest in Blue Steel, Inc. (Blue Steel), one of the largest operators of Planet Fitness gyms in the country. Blue Steel represents the opportunity to acquire a premier franchisee of a highly successful concept with significant potential for both organic and acquisitive growth. Robbins's team is preparing to present to the investment committee the results o...Starting at €8.20
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Sustainable Procurement at SNCF: An Impressionist's Approach to Transformation
Yemen, Gerry; Kamin, Ronald G.; Delchet-Cochet, KarenCase DARDEN-OB-1029-ELeadership and People ManagementWith a global leadership and sustainability perspective, this case uses SNCF, a state-owned railway and public service company based in France, to set the stage for an analysis of change management in a large company. It also allows for an exploration of sustainable development within the context of a large company. Written from the field, it depicts the firm’s overall strategy to adopt sustainable practices and provides an opportunity to introdu...Starting at €8.20
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Sustainable Procurement at SNCF: An Impressionist's Approach to Transformation - Teaching Note
Yemen, Gerry; Kamin, Ronald G.; Delchet-Cochet, KarenTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1029TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-1029Starting at €0.00