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      • May 2017 (Revised June 2017)
      • Case

      ATH Technologies (A): Making the Numbers

      By: Robert Simons and Jennifer Packard
      An exercise that takes students through five stages of growth in an entrepreneurial start-up in the medical devices industry: 1) founding, 2) growth, 3) push to profitability, 4) refocusing process, and 5) takeover by new management. At each stage, students must... View Details
      Keywords: Strategy And Execution; Management Control Systems; Balancing Innovation And Control; Performance Management; Business Growth and Maturation; Business Startups; Profit; Geographic Location; Governance Controls; Innovation and Invention; Management Succession; Performance Evaluation; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry
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      Simons, Robert, and Jennifer Packard. "ATH Technologies (A): Making the Numbers." Harvard Business School Case 117-013, May 2017. (Revised June 2017.)
      • May 2017
      • Case

      ATH Technologies: Making the Numbers

      By: Robert Simons and Jennifer Packard
      An exercise that takes students through five stages of growth in an entrepreneurial start-up in the medical devices industry: 1) founding, 2) growth, 3) push to profitability, 4) relocation process, and 5) takeover by new management. At each stage, students must... View Details
      Keywords: Balancing Innovation And Control; Performance Evaluation; Strategy And Execution; Management Control Systems; Risk Management; Business Growth and Maturation; Business Startups; Profit; Geographic Location; Governance Controls; Innovation and Invention; Management Succession; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry
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      Simons, Robert, and Jennifer Packard. "ATH Technologies: Making the Numbers." Harvard Business School Case 117-012, May 2017.
      • December 7, 2016
      • Article

      Is Your Client’s Generational Transition Stuck?: How Changing the Ownership Model Can Create Traction

      By: Josh Baron
      Keywords: Family Ownership; Organizational Structure; Management Succession; Transition
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      Baron, Josh. "Is Your Client’s Generational Transition Stuck? How Changing the Ownership Model Can Create Traction." Family Firm Institute Practitioner (December 7, 2016).
      • November 2016 (Revised February 2017)
      • Case

      BrightStar Care: The Evolution of a Leadership Team

      By: Boris Groysberg, Colleen Ammerman and John D. Vaughan
      BrightStar Care was a rapidly growing franchise of home health care agencies. Founded by husband and wife team JD and Shelly Sun as a single agency near Chicago in 2002, BrightStar had opened nearly 300 franchises across the United States by 2016, generating over $300... View Details
      Keywords: Health Care Services; Entrepreneurs; Board Of Directors; Boards Of Directors; Health Care Industry; Growth Strategy; Organizational Change; Brand Positioning; Entrepreneurial Organizations; Entrepreneurial Management; Franchising; Family-owned Business; Home Health Care; Managing Growth; Management Styles; Organizational Development; Talent Management; Women Executives; Women And Leadership; Business Startups; Family Business; Small Business; Talent and Talent Management; Governing and Advisory Boards; Health Care and Treatment; Human Capital; Leadership Development; Leadership Style; Business or Company Management; Growth and Development Strategy; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Management Skills; Management Style; Management Succession; Management Systems; Management Teams; Brands and Branding; Marketing Strategy; Strategy
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      Groysberg, Boris, Colleen Ammerman, and John D. Vaughan. "BrightStar Care: The Evolution of a Leadership Team." Harvard Business School Case 417-020, November 2016. (Revised February 2017.)
      • September 2016 (Revised May 2018)
      • Case

      Zurich Insurance: Fostering People Management Practices

      By: Boris Groysberg and Katherine Connolly
      Zurich Insurance was undergoing organizational change after implementing five new people practices focused on manager development, diversity and inclusion, job model and data analytics, recruitment, and talent pipeline. The case provides background for the company, as... View Details
      Keywords: Managing Change; Organizational Behavior; Diversity Management; Organizational Architecture; Recruiting; Succession Planning; Management; Organizational Culture; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Leading Change; Human Capital; Human Resources; Insurance; Leadership; Diversity; Organizational Structure; Recruitment; Management Succession; Insurance Industry
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      Groysberg, Boris, and Katherine Connolly. "Zurich Insurance: Fostering People Management Practices." Harvard Business School Case 417-035, September 2016. (Revised May 2018.)
      • September 2016 (Revised May 2018)
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      Zurich Insurance: Talent Pipeline

      By: Boris Groysberg and Katherine Connolly
      Zurich Insurance was undergoing organizational change after implementing five new people practices focused on manager development, diversity and inclusion, job model and data analytics, recruitment, and talent pipeline. The case “Zurich Insurance: Fostering Key People... View Details
      Keywords: Managing Change; Leadership; Organizational Behavior; Succession; Organizational Culture; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Leading Change; Leadership Development; Human Capital; Human Resources; Insurance; Management Succession; Insurance Industry
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      Groysberg, Boris, and Katherine Connolly. "Zurich Insurance: Talent Pipeline." Harvard Business School Case 417-040, September 2016. (Revised May 2018.)
      • August 2016
      • Case

      CEO Succession at Cisco (A): From John Chambers to Chuck Robbins

      By: Boris Groysberg, J. Yo-Jud Cheng and Annelena Lobb
      A smooth transition from former CEO John Chambers to new CEO Chuck Robbins had put Cisco in a position of strength. Looking back, the board reflected on what they had done well and what they might have done differently, and pondered whether another company might be... View Details
      Keywords: Information Technology; Management Succession; Technology Industry
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      Groysberg, Boris, J. Yo-Jud Cheng, and Annelena Lobb. "CEO Succession at Cisco (A): From John Chambers to Chuck Robbins." Harvard Business School Case 417-031, August 2016.
      • August 2016
      • Supplement

      CEO Succession at Cisco (B): Announcement Strategy

      By: Boris Groysberg, J. Yo-Jud Cheng and Annelena Lobb
      Supplements the (A) case (417-031). This case supplement describes Cisco’s communications strategy around the CEO announcement, which focused on controlling the narrative and avoiding leaks. The strategy included both internal and external processes aimed at... View Details
      Keywords: Management Succession; Communication Strategy; Technology Industry
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      Groysberg, Boris, J. Yo-Jud Cheng, and Annelena Lobb. "CEO Succession at Cisco (B): Announcement Strategy." Harvard Business School Supplement 417-032, August 2016.
      • August 2016
      • Supplement

      CEO Succession at Cisco (C): Chuck Robbins' First 100 Days

      By: Boris Groysberg, J. Yo-Jud Cheng and Annelena Lobb
      Supplements the (A) case (417-031). This case supplement describes new CEO Chuck Robbins’ earliest days after being announced as Cisco’s new chief executive. During this time, Robbins focused on building a leadership team featuring people with complementary skills... View Details
      Keywords: Management Succession; Technology Industry
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      Groysberg, Boris, J. Yo-Jud Cheng, and Annelena Lobb. "CEO Succession at Cisco (C): Chuck Robbins' First 100 Days." Harvard Business School Supplement 417-033, August 2016.
      • June 2016 (Revised May 2017)
      • Case

      Searching for a New CEO: TiVo 2016

      By: David B. Yoffie
      In 2015, TiVo initiated a search for a new CEO. This case provides a profile of the CEO search and background on the company. View Details
      Keywords: Technological Change; Succession Planning; Information Technology; Strategy; Strategic Planning; Management Succession; Forecasting and Prediction; Change; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Media and Broadcasting Industry
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      Yoffie, David B. "Searching for a New CEO: TiVo 2016." Harvard Business School Case 716-470, June 2016. (Revised May 2017.)
      • June 2016
      • Case

      Publicis Groupe 2016: Maurice and the Millennials

      By: Rosabeth Moss Kanter and Jonathan Cohen
      Having built Publicis Groupe through acquisitions maintained as separate brands, CEO Maurice Lévy wanted to transform the advertising and marketing firm to an integrated digital-ready enterprise to address industry changes. In early 2016, following a reorganization, he... View Details
      Keywords: Managing Change; Transformations; Digital; Millennials; Change; Innovation; Acquisitions; Merger; Culture; Advertising Agency; Reorganization; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Information Technology; Change Management; Restructuring; Management Succession; Marketing; Mergers and Acquisitions; Transformation; Innovation and Invention; Digital Marketing; Advertising Industry
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      Kanter, Rosabeth Moss, and Jonathan Cohen. "Publicis Groupe 2016: Maurice and the Millennials." Harvard Business School Case 316-127, June 2016.
      • February 2016 (Revised October 2016)
      • Case

      Linda Rabbitt at rand* construction

      By: Boris Groysberg and Katherine Connolly
      Linda Rabbitt, founder and CEO of rand* construction, walked into her office at the company's headquarters in Alexandria, VA, and closed the door behind her. It was 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2014, and she had just addressed her staff after the sudden and... View Details
      Keywords: Women And Leadership; Women Executives; Succession Planning; Leadership; Entrepreneurship; Management Succession; Construction Industry; District of Columbia
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      Groysberg, Boris, and Katherine Connolly. "Linda Rabbitt at rand* construction." Harvard Business School Case 416-022, February 2016. (Revised October 2016.)
      • January 8, 2016
      • Article

      When You’ve Made Enough Money to Cause Family Tension

      By: Josh Baron, Rob Lachenauer and Diane Coutu
      This article discusses the transition successful business founders face when moving from intense business focus to managing significant wealth in their "Second Act." It highlights the shift towards creating a family enterprise, requiring shared financial... View Details
      Keywords: Wealth; Family Business; Management Succession; Transition; Family and Family Relationships
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      Baron, Josh, Rob Lachenauer, and Diane Coutu. "When You’ve Made Enough Money to Cause Family Tension." Harvard Business Review (website) (January 8, 2016).
      • November 2015 (Revised February 2017)
      • Case

      Cisco Systems: In Search of the Next CEO

      By: Boris Groysberg, Sarah L. Abbott, Olivia Hull and J. Yo-Jud Cheng
      It’s August 2014 and John Chambers is expected to announce his retirement after 17 years as CEO of global technology giant Cisco Systems. Under Chambers’s leadership, Cisco has grown from $2.2 billion in annual revenues and under 4,000 employees to revenues of $46... View Details
      Keywords: Leadership; Succession Planning; CEO Succession; Managing Change; Person-organization Fit; Management Succession; Transition; Talent and Talent Management; Change Management; Retirement; Innovation Leadership; Recruitment; Corporate Governance; Experience and Expertise; Technology Industry; Information Technology Industry; United States; San Jose; California
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      Groysberg, Boris, Sarah L. Abbott, Olivia Hull, and J. Yo-Jud Cheng. "Cisco Systems: In Search of the Next CEO." Harvard Business School Case 416-027, November 2015. (Revised February 2017.)
      • September 8, 2015
      • Article

      Making Better Decisions in Your Family Business

      By: Josh Baron, Rob Lachenauer and Sebastian Ehrensberger
      Family businesses face complex decisions, from CEO succession to business strategies. A "four-room" model helps structure decision-making in these businesses: Owner Room (ownership goals and board election), Board Room (performance monitoring and CEO appointment),... View Details
      Keywords: Family Business; Decisions; Business Strategy; Goals and Objectives; Management Succession; Talent and Talent Management
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      Baron, Josh, Rob Lachenauer, and Sebastian Ehrensberger. "Making Better Decisions in Your Family Business." Harvard Business Review (website) (September 8, 2015).
      • May 2015 (Revised March 2016)
      • Supplement

      Thomas Cook Group on the Brink (B): Transformation Year 1 Results

      By: Benjamin C. Esty
      Analyzes the results of the Thomas Cook turnaround plan after the first year under Harriet Green's leadership (November 2013). View Details
      Keywords: Turnaround; Corporate Restructuring; Female Ceo; Transformation; Change Management; Communication Strategy; Cost Management; Financial Liquidity; Financial Management; Management Succession; Leading Change; Crisis Management; Value Creation; Leadership; Travel Industry; United Kingdom
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      Esty, Benjamin C. "Thomas Cook Group on the Brink (B): Transformation Year 1 Results." Harvard Business School Supplement 215-051, May 2015. (Revised March 2016.)
      • May 2015 (Revised March 2016)
      • Supplement

      Thomas Cook Group on the Brink (C): Transformation Year 2 Results

      By: Benjamin C. Esty
      Analyzes the results of the Thomas Cook turnaround plan after the second year under Harriet Green's leadership (November 2014). View Details
      Keywords: Turnaround; Corporate Restructuring; Female Ceo; Transformation; Change Management; Communication Strategy; Cost Management; Financial Liquidity; Financial Management; Management Succession; Leading Change; Crisis Management; Value Creation; Leadership; Travel Industry; United Kingdom
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      Esty, Benjamin C. "Thomas Cook Group on the Brink (C): Transformation Year 2 Results." Harvard Business School Supplement 215-052, May 2015. (Revised March 2016.)
      • May–June 2015
      • Article

      Higher-Ambition CEOs Need Higher-Ambition Boards

      By: Edward Ludwig, Elise Walton and Michael Beer
      The authors opine that ambitious chief executives (CEOs) of corporations need corporate boards which are also ambitious and accommodative of them. According to the authors good corporate governance and financial performance are the main requirements for good board-CEO... View Details
      Keywords: Governing and Advisory Boards; Management Succession; Performance; Corporate Governance; Management Teams
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      Ludwig, Edward, Elise Walton, and Michael Beer. "Higher-Ambition CEOs Need Higher-Ambition Boards." NACD Directorship 41, no. 3 (May–June 2015): 56–59.
      • January 2015
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      Burberry in 2014

      By: Anita Elberse
      In February 2014, Burberry's chief executive officer Angela Ahrendts is preparing to hand the reins of the English luxury fashion company to chief creative officer Christopher Bailey. Under their partnership, in place since 2006, Burberry's revenues have tripled to... View Details
      Keywords: Management Succession; Luxury; Product Marketing; Brands and Branding; Manufacturing Industry; Fashion Industry; Great Britain
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      Elberse, Anita. "Burberry in 2014." Harvard Business School Case 515-054, January 2015.
      • August 2014 (Revised May 2016)
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      Husk Power

      By: Joseph B. Lassiter III and Sid Misra
      In late 2013, Husk Power Systems found itself falling further and further behind plan. The founding CEO had decided to resign. His co-founder is faced with the decision of quitting his corporate job in the US to head to India and help form a new management team. Husk... View Details
      Keywords: Plant-Based Agribusiness; Business Model; Business Startups; Energy Generation; Renewable Energy; Social Entrepreneurship; Foreign Direct Investment; International Finance; Globalized Markets and Industries; Crime and Corruption; Employee Relationship Management; Independent Innovation and Invention; Employment; Leadership Style; Leading Change; Management Practices and Processes; Management Style; Management Succession; Management Skills; Emerging Markets; Social Psychology; Culture; Business Strategy; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Energy Industry; Green Technology Industry; Utilities Industry; Africa; India; United States
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      Lassiter, Joseph B., III, and Sid Misra. "Husk Power." Harvard Business School Case 815-023, August 2014. (Revised May 2016.)
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