Default Category
-
Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series (B): Wright Gets Involved
Colley, John L.; Logan, George W.; Stettinius, Wallace; Carr, DabneyCase DARDEN-OM-1515-EService and Operations ManagementApproximately two months after agreeing to join the Mega Corporation board, Wright received a package of material for his first board meeting, which was to be held immediately after the annual meeting at which he was to be elected. This is the second case in a series of cases about corporate governance. It is a revision of UVA-OM-1084 and can be used in its place. The case is used in Darden's "Corporate Governance" course elective.Starting at €5.74
-
Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series (C): The Board-Management Relationship
Colley, John L.; Logan, George W.; Stettinius, Wallace; Carr, DabneyCase DARDEN-OM-1516-EService and Operations ManagementJack Wright had been on the board of Mega Corporation for almost a year and was confident in his assessment of the ways in which the board and the corporate organization functioned. He recognized some pluses: a strong balance sheet, several good businesses, and some other businesses that could be sold; however, he also saw a number of issues that were not being addressed but needed attention. This case is one in a series of cases about corporate ...Starting at €5.74
-
Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series (D): Time for Action
Colley, John L.; Logan, George W.; Stettinius, Wallace; Carr, DabneyCase DARDEN-OM-1517-EService and Operations ManagementThe board chairman dies of a heart attack and a special board meeting was set for a week after the funeral to discuss the situation. The first issue was the election of a chairman. This case is an addition to a series of cases concerning corporate governance. It is used in Darden's "Corporate Governance" course elective.Starting at €5.74
-
Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series (4) The Mystique of Board Meetings (Spanish version)
Colley, John L.; Stettinius, Wallace; Logan, George W.Case DARDEN-OM-1623Service and Operations ManagementEsta es la traducción al español de la versión del 11 de mayo de 2011 del caso UVA-OM-1086. Este caso amplia el capítulo sobre las reuniones de la junta. El propósito de las reuniones se ilustra al igual que las reacciones de Jack Wright al flujo de su primera reunión de la junta con Mega Corporation.Starting at €8.20
-
Are You a Good Boss-or a Great One
Hill, Linda A.; Lineback, KentArticle HBS-R1101K-ELeadership and People ManagementManage yourself. Who you are as a person, the beliefs and values that drive your actions, and especially how you connect with others all matter to the people you must influence. Manage your network. Effective managers know they cannot avoid conflict and competition among organizational groups; they build and nurture ongoing relationships. Manage your team. Team members need to know what's required of them collectively and individually and what t...Starting at €8.20
-
Collective Genius
Hill, Linda A.; Brandeau, Greg; Truelove, Emily; Lineback, KentArticle HBS-R1406G-EHow can leaders build an organization that is capable of innovating continually over time? By creating a community that is both willing and able to innovate. To be willing, the community must share a sense of purpose, values, and rules of engagement. When Luca de Meo was Volkswagen's head of marketing communication, he fostered a sense of purpose in his team by asking its members to reflect on what being part of VW meant to them; strengthened the...Starting at €8.20
-
Where Are You on Your Journey?: Becoming the Great Boss You Want to Be
Hill, Linda A.; Lineback, KentBook Chapter HBS-7308BC-EStrategyAre you a good boss, striving to become a great one? According to authors Linda Hill and Kent Lineback, becoming a great boss is a journey of years-not weeks or months-that requires you to master three imperatives: manage yourself, manage your network, anStarting at €8.20
-
I'm the Boss!: Don't Depend on Your Formal Authority-Why Recognizing the Benefits and Pitfalls of Power Is Essential to Being a Great Boss
Hill, Linda A.; Lineback, KentBook Chapter HBS-7310BC-EKnowledge and CommunicationMany managers take an authoritarian "do this, do that" approach with their people-not necessarily because they want to be controlling, but because they believe exercising authority is the most efficient way to get results. What approach do you take with the people you manage? In this chapter, authors Linda Hill and Kent Lineback explore the nature of formal authority-what it is, the common misconceptions about it, what its limitations are, and wh...Starting at €8.20
-
Can People Trust You?: Influence Begins with Trust-Why Earning the Trust of Others Is Key to Becoming a Great Boss
Hill, Linda A.; Lineback, KentBook Chapter HBS-7315BC-EKnowledge and CommunicationWhat's it like to work for you? How do people experience you, especially in tense situations? Do they know they'll be treated fairly, supportively, and with respect? Or are they always on their guard, wondering how you'll respond to everyday problems? In this chapter, authors Linda Hill and Kent Lineback explain why the kind of person you are directly affects the people you manage-the quality of the work they do, their level of care and commitmen...Starting at €8.20
-
Understand the Reality of Your Organization: You Need Influence to Make Your Team Effective-Why Engaging the Larger Organization Is Imperative to Becoming a Great Boss
Hill, Linda A.; Lineback, KentBook Chapter HBS-7316BC-EStrategyHow savvy are you about organizations? If you're naturally inclined to seek out partners and create coalitions, you're lucky, because the failure to work effectively in organizations can derail your journey to becoming a great boss. In this chapter, authoStarting at €8.20