A Walk in the PARC
In the early 1970s, a team at Xerox Corporation's research center created much of the breakthrough technology that powered the personal computer revolution. How did a copier company, once considered amongst America's most innovative and powerful, develop such innovative technology but never figure out how to commercialize it?
The Street
When Joan Ganz Cooney applied the persuasive powers of television to the profound needs of pre-school children, she created an educational enterprise that now reaches around the world.
VNO and the EOP: Blackstone Transaction
In 2007 Vornado Realty Trust and The Blackstone Group entered into a bidding war to acquire the nation's largest publicly held office REIT - Equity Office Properties Trust. Ultimately, Blackstone won the auction at an approximate cost of $3 billion greater than its initial offer. This case asks students to assess the strategy, financial impacts, and actions taken by each party to carry out its business plan for the transaction.
Organizational Change: The DVP>C Formula
This case serves as a supplement to the video "Wolfgang Bernhard and the Heart of Change," illustrating how to implement successful organizational change.
ArcelorMittal's Mining Project in Liberia: Balancing CSR and Financial Returns
In 2006, the Liberian government began a review of all concession contracts awarded by the previous interim government. Among the contracts under review was a Mineral Development Agreement for an abandoned iron ore mine signed in August 2005 with Mittal Steel Co., which, in 2006, was in the process of merging with Arcelor SA.
The Craft of Coaching
Coaching, as a leadership style, helps employees to develop strategies for solving problems and achieving personal growth. This case presents a framework for efficient, effective coaching.
Makalani: Growing a South African Mezzanine Fund
Makalani, a mezzanine fund which provided financing exclusively for BEE transactions, had successfully completed its first two years of operation and considered several different possibilities for growth.
Blow: The New York Blow Dry Bar
Should Blow, an innovative New York blow dry bar, focus on opening new salons or on expanding distribution of the company's product line?
Phelps Dodge 2005
Should Phelps Dodge invest in a new copper mine, paying high cost for increased production?