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- April 1987 (Revised March 1989)
- Case
Bob Galvin and Motorola, Inc. (A)
Describes the changing environment faced by Motorola in the 1980s and the recognition by its CEO, Bob Galvin, that "change is needed." Also describes a major challenge set forth by Galvin to the organization to do something to prepare for the future. The challenge is... View Details
Jick, Todd D., and Mary C. Gentile. "Bob Galvin and Motorola, Inc. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 487-062, April 1987. (Revised March 1989.)
- 1994
- Chapter
The Organization Change Imperative: A Personal Journey
By: M. Beer
Keywords: Organizational Change and Adaptation
- 07 Aug 2018
- News
DreamBox Learning Breaks New Ground
popular adaptive learning companies, specializing in math .Across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, DreamBox serves nearly 3 million students and 120,000 teachers. Today, the company is announcing $130 million in growth equity funding from... View Details
- 01 Sep 2017
- News
The Shape of Things to Come
opportunities with social media, and we’re exploring how we might incorporate this into the curriculum. And alumni have a big impact by being case protagonists. So the curriculum naturally adapts to change. What changes are you seeing in... View Details
- April 11, 2017
- Article
Systems Change in a Polarized Country
By: Mark R. Kramer
A growing number of U.S. foundations are adopting practices based on systems change to achieve their goals in the current political environment. View Details
Kramer, Mark R. "Systems Change in a Polarized Country." Stanford Social Innovation Review (website) (April 11, 2017).
- October 2020
- Supplement
Essent: From a State-Owned Utility to a Commercial Company (B)
By: Ananth Raman and Elena Corsi
Keywords: Lean Management; Operation Management; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Energy Industry; Netherlands
Raman, Ananth, and Elena Corsi. "Essent: From a State-Owned Utility to a Commercial Company (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 621-038, October 2020.
- June 2017
- Supplement
Transformation at Eli Lilly & Co. (C)
By: William R. Kerr and Alexis Brownell
Keywords: Eli Lilly; Pharmaceutical Companies; Restructuring; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Pharmaceutical Industry; Indiana; Indianapolis
Kerr, William R., and Alexis Brownell. "Transformation at Eli Lilly & Co. (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 817-137, June 2017.
- 2001
- Case
Analog Devices (B)
By: Vijay Govindarajan, Chris Trimble and Jesse Johnson
In 2000, ADI posted an unprecedented 78 percent growth rate. Their participation was growing in new consumer markets (electronics and communications) with shorter life cycles and high volatility. ADI had to rethink their scorecard for more dynamic environments. View Details
- May 1992 (Revised July 1995)
- Case
Capital Holding Corp.: Reengineering the Direct Response Group
By: Donna B. Stoddard
Describes a major change initiative--reengineering--that is underway at Capital Holding Corp.'s Direct Response Group. The reengineering initiative involved changes to the organization's structure, control systems, and information systems. View Details
Keywords: Organizational Change and Adaptation
Stoddard, Donna B. "Capital Holding Corp.: Reengineering the Direct Response Group." Harvard Business School Case 192-001, May 1992. (Revised July 1995.)
- July 2005
- Class Lecture
Organizational Learning in the Face of Ambiguous Threats
By: Richard M.J. Bohmer, Amy C. Edmondson and Michael Roberto
Keywords: Organizational Change and Adaptation
Bohmer, Richard M.J., Amy C. Edmondson, and Michael Roberto. "Organizational Learning in the Face of Ambiguous Threats." Harvard Business School Class Lecture 605-093, July 2005.
- 1 Aug 1985
- Conference Presentation
The Architecture of Organizational Change: Linking Micro to Macro in the Change Process
By: R. M. Kanter
Keywords: Organizational Change and Adaptation
- Portrait Project
Marla Metz
reassured me it was going to be ok. I will tell those who feel troubled this: "It will get better. " "I believe adaptation begins with neither strength nor courage, but a willingness to completely surrender to what is. I... View Details
- 24 Sep 2024
- Blog Post
Climate Finance in Africa: Health, Self-Interest, Avoided Future Cost
needed. For example, a 2023 report from the Global Center for Adaptation suggests that over $100 billion per year is needed to invest in infrastructure, weather forecasting, and protecting agriculture in Africa to address both poverty and... View Details
- Winter 2014
- Article
The Art of Strategic Renewal
By: Andy Binns, J. Bruce Harreld, Charles A. O'Reilly and Michael L. Tushman
In recent years, we have seen well-established companies such as Kodak, Blockbuster, Nokia, and BlackBerry pushed to the brink by smart competitors and changes in their industries. In each case, there were opportunities to act before a crisis engulfed the organization.... View Details
Keywords: Organizational Change and Adaptation
Binns, Andy, J. Bruce Harreld, Charles A. O'Reilly, and Michael L. Tushman. "The Art of Strategic Renewal." MIT Sloan Management Review 55, no. 2 (Winter 2014): 21–23.
- April 2008
- Class Lecture
Can Complex Organizations Learn? (FSS)
By: Amy C. Edmondson
Keywords: Organizational Change and Adaptation
Edmondson, Amy C. "Can Complex Organizations Learn? (FSS)." Harvard Business School Class Lecture 608-717, April 2008.
- June 1996 (Revised April 1997)
- Supplement
Andersen Consulting--EMEAI: Bill Barnard on Organizational Change
By: Michael Y. Yoshino and Ashish Nanda
Supplements Andersen Consulting - EMEA: Reorganization for Revitalization. View Details
Yoshino, Michael Y., and Ashish Nanda. "Andersen Consulting--EMEAI: Bill Barnard on Organizational Change." Harvard Business School Supplement 396-375, June 1996. (Revised April 1997.)
- 1994
- Chapter
Strategic Change: How to Realign the Organization to Implement Strategy
By: Michael Beer and R. A. Eisentat
- August 1999
- Case
Rob Waldron at SCORE! Educational Centers
Describes Rob Waldron's actions upon assuming leadership of SCORE! Educational Centers, an after-school tutoring enterprise. Examines the issue of acquiring and growing a small, self-owned company into a professional organization. Focuses on the steps Waldron takes to... View Details
Burton, M. Diane, Jeffrey L. Bradach, and Naomi Atkins. "Rob Waldron at SCORE! Educational Centers." Harvard Business School Case 400-040, August 1999.
- November 1987
- Case
International Business Machines: Changes in Marketing Organization
By: Frank V. Cespedes
Keywords: Organizational Change and Adaptation; Marketing; Computer Industry; Information Technology Industry
Cespedes, Frank V. "International Business Machines: Changes in Marketing Organization." Harvard Business School Case 588-037, November 1987.
- March 1986 (Revised May 1989)
- Case
Wright Line, Inc. (B)
After working unsuccessfully for three years with the new sales and distribution channels organization, Wright Line's managers assess their experience and restructure their marketing organization. View Details
Corey, E. Raymond. "Wright Line, Inc. (B)." Harvard Business School Case 586-143, March 1986. (Revised May 1989.)