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Lajpal Tea: Black Gold at Stake-Supplier Selection
Alison Konrad; Abdul Rehman Shaikh; Asad Ali QaziCase IVEY-9B19D020-EService and Operations ManagementIn September 2014, the national logistics manager at Lajpal Tea Pvt. Limited (Lajpal Tea), a leading tea brand in Pakistan, received notice that one of his key logistics service providers would soon terminate his service contract for transportation servicStarting at €8.20
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Pamela Jeffery: Canadian Boards and Diversity
Alison Konrad; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B20C024-EEntrepreneurship, Leadership and People ManagementPamela Jeffery, founder and chief executive officer of The Pamela Jeffery Group and the Canadian Board Diversity Council (CBDC), had worked diligently for nine years to improve diversity at the board level. While the CBDC aimed at improving diversity in general at the board level, its key focus was to improve the representation of women on corporate boards in Canada. Jeffery and the CBDC methodically carried out plans to involve stakeholders, est...Starting at €8.20
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Three cases on Workplace Mistreatment - Teaching Note
Karen Harlos; Alison Konrad; Lucas MonzaniTeaching Note IVEY-8B20C041-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching Note for product 9B20C041Starting at €0.00
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Three Cases on Workplace Mistreatment
Karen Harlos; Alison Konrad; Lucas MonzaniCase IVEY-9B20C041-ELeadership and People Management, StrategyIn the first of three mini-cases on workplace mistreatment, "Casual Fridays Gone Wrong," the vice-president of compliance for a collections company faced the dilemma of how to deal with a complaint about a manager's racist comments. In the second mini-casStarting at €8.20
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Sophia Tannis: Life Choices (A) and (B) - Teaching Note
Alison Konrad; Kanina BlanchardTeaching Note IVEY-8B15M101-EStrategyTeaching note for products 9B15M101 and 9B15M102.Starting at €0.00
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Prune Prudently: Evaluate In-Process Innovations and Existing Businesses to Manage Resources in Tough Times
Anthony, Scott D.Book Chapter HBS-3234BC-EWhen times get tough, one of the first things we all think about is what we can do without. The same goes for companies--they must say no to some things to conserve resources and ensure that remaining resources are focused on the right things. But what specifically should companies say no to? Companies looking to shut down some innovation efforts have to evaluate two different portfolios: their portfolio of in-process innovation efforts and their...Starting at €8.20
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Developing Disruptive Ideas
Anthony, Scott D.; Johnson, Mark W.; Sinfield, Joseph V.; Altman, Elizabeth J.Book Chapter HBS-4551BC-EStrategyInnovation isn't predictable. However, remembering key principles and following the straightforward process for generating disruptive ideas that is outlined in this chapter, can reliably increase the odds of coming up with a high-potential idea. This chapter is excerpted from "The Innovator's Guide to Growth: Putting Disruptive Innovation to Work."Starting at €8.20
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Innovation Metrics
Anthony, Scott D.; Johnson, Mark W.; Sinfield, Joseph V.; Altman, Elizabeth J.Book Chapter HBS-4556BC-EStrategyOne of the key challenges for companies seeking to improve their ability to create growth through innovation is that the metrics many companies use to measure innovation run a high risk of actually leading them in the wrong direction. This chapter describes key measurement traps and lays out fifteen potential innovation metrics companies can use to more accurately assess innovation-related activities. This chapter is excerpted from "The Innovato...Starting at €8.20
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Principles and Patterns of Disruptive Innovation
Anthony, Scott D.; Johnson, Mark W.; Sinfield, Joseph V.; Altman, Elizabeth J.Book Chapter HBS-4557BC-EStrategyThis chapter highlights key innovation traps and summarizes the processes and principles that will significantly increase your chances of creating growth through innovation. This chapter is excerpted from "The Innovator's Guide to Growth: Putting Disruptive Innovation to Work."Starting at €8.20
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Vancouver City Savings Credit Union: Working Dads (A)
Alison Konrad; Cameron PhillipsCase IVEY-9B14C025-EEntrepreneurship, Leadership and People ManagementThe first female chief executive officer (CEO) of Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity) believes in the importance of developing a positive workplace culture. She feels that successful employers take a progressive attitude toward promoting a healthy work-life balance. She also serves as a role model to her employees by working hard but communicating clearly about needing to be present for her family. When an independent consultant surveys...Starting at €8.20