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Working in Iraq (C): A tale of two Iraqs: Peace, blood and oil
Al-Rikabi, Ammar; Ribera, AlbertoCase DPO-297-ELeadership and People ManagementContinuation of the cases "Working in Iraq" (A) and (B). After leaving the bank where he had been working, the protagonist is hired by an investment fund interested in the possibility of doing business in Iraqi Kurdistan, in northern Iraq, which offers interesting opportunities.Starting at €5.74
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Katchia Gethers: In the Business of Getting Better
Adams, Gabrielle; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-OB-1443-ELeadership and People ManagementThis field-based case uses the challenges an elementary school principal encountered during her first year as a seasoned professional in an underperforming school to set the stage for unfolding a framework on cultures, situations, and selves. The material also reveals elements of burnout, racism, and interpersonal and structural problems. The case allows an exploration of managers unconsciously placing greater expectations on high-performing wome...Starting at €8.20
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Washington Avenue: Road Diet or Road Buffet? (A)
Adams, Gabrielle; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-OB-1435-ELeadership and People ManagementIn this field-based case, the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability is deciding how best to improve safety and move more people and goods in a way that would provide economic opportunities on a major corridor. The problem-solving opportunities in the city’s repaving process set the stage for an exploration of creative problem-solving and introduction of the concept of subtraction neglect. The case op...Starting at €8.20
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The City of Peace: 19 years on
Al-Rikabi, Ammar; Ribera, AlbertoCase DPO-186-ELeadership and People ManagementAn MBA student, who moved to London from his native Iraq at the age of 9 because of the war, decides to accept a summer internship in an Iraqi investment bank. The case study relates his personal and professional experiences during his stay in Baghdad, while also addressing topics such as the socioeconomic situation, personal security and business opportunities.Starting at €8.20
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Stress in the Workplace: Mental Health Conversations—The Boss
Adams, Gabrielle; Brown-Iannuzzi, Jazmin; Lisnek, Jaclyn; Prengler, Melanie; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-OB-1440-ELeadership and People ManagementMost managers will one day be in a situation where they must help another employee with a mental health issue. How should they prepare for these conversations? What resources are available? This role-play case duo sets up a discussion on mental health—specifically, depression and anxiety—between an employee and their manager in a US context. Students will be assigned either the role of the boss or the direct report, and will be asked to navigate...Starting at €8.20
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Washington Avenue: Road Diet or Road Buffet? (B)
Adams, Gabrielle; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-OB-1436-ELeadership and People ManagementIn this field-based case set, the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability is deciding how best to improve safety and move more people and goods in a way that would provide economic opportunities on a major corridor. The problem-solving opportunities in the city’s repaving process set the stage for an exploration of creative problem-solving and introduction of the concept of subtraction neglect. The A c...Starting at €5.74
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Steve Maiden (C): A Hedge Fund Manager Writes a New Life
Adams, Gabrielle; Belmi, Peter; Sesia, AldoCase DARDEN-OB-1439-ELeadership and People ManagementIn mid-2008, hedge fund manager Steve Maiden was riding high. The self-assured Maiden had launched his own fund in late 2006 and it was substantially outperforming the market. Investors wanted in, and Maiden's personal wealth exceeded even his own lofty expectations. But then things began to fall apart. The global financial crisis hit and several of Maiden's large investments were imploding. His efforts to capture some value hinged on reaching an...Starting at €5.74
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Working in Iraq (A): The bank job
Al-Rikabi, Ammar; Ribera, AlbertoCase DPO-295-ELeadership and People ManagementIn 2010, after finishing his MBA, a young Iraqi-born executive who left the country when he was nine years old, accepts an offer to work in a bank in Iraq. A few weeks later, a bomb explodes at the bank's entrance, in a terrorist attack. The protagonist of the case wonders whether or not to continue at his job in Iraq.Starting at €8.20
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Working in Iraq (B): From London... with surprises
Al-Rikabi, Ammar; Ribera, AlbertoCase DPO-296-ELeadership and People ManagementContinuation of the case "Working in Iraq (A)." The protagonist continues in his career at the bank, from the London office. Difficulties associated with the geopolitical situation and power struggles within the country's new ruling class end up affecting the protagonist's professional career.Starting at €5.74
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Steve Maiden (A): A Hedge Fund Manager's Fall from Grace
Adams, Gabrielle; Belmi, Peter; Sesia, AldoCase DARDEN-OB-1437-ELeadership and People ManagementIn mid-2008, hedge fund manager Steve Maiden was riding high. The self-assured Maiden had launched his own fund in late 2006 and it was substantially outperforming the market. Investors wanted in, and Maiden's personal wealth exceeded even his own lofty expectations. But then things began to fall apart. The global financial crisis hit and several of Maiden's large investments were imploding. His efforts to capture some value hinged on reaching an...Starting at €8.20