Throughout the last 20 years the LEGO Group has nurtured and developed an eco-system of alliances with different partners in different industries. Ever since the late nineties digital game play has been growing exponentially, kids spend much more time on screens and the LEGO Group has to follow this trend by adapting its partnership strategy and approach.
Throughout the last 20 years the LEGO Group has nurtured and developed an eco-system of alliances with different partners in different industries. Ever since the late nineties digital game play has been growing exponentially, kids spend much more time on screens and the LEGO Group has to follow this trend by adapting its partnership strategy and approach.
The case starts by describing the transformation of ING Netherlands from a traditional bank with functional hierarchies to an organization that embraces digitalization and ‘Agile’ principles. Then it illustrates how the bank is re-organized around self-managed teams without traditional managers. Finally, the narrative recounts how employees are empowered to make decisions.
The case starts by describing the transformation of ING Netherlands from a traditional bank with functional hierarchies to an organization that embraces digitalization and ‘Agile’ principles. Then it illustrates how the bank is re-organized around self-managed teams without traditional managers. Finally, the narrative recounts how employees are empowered to make decisions.
The case starts by describing the transformation of ING Netherlands from a traditional bank with functional hierarchies to an organization that embraces digitalization and ‘Agile’ principles. Then it illustrates how the bank is re-organized around self-managed teams without traditional managers. Finally, the narrative recounts how employees are empowered to make decisions.
The case starts by describing the transformation of ING Netherlands from a traditional bank with functional hierarchies to an organization that embraces digitalization and ‘Agile’ principles. Then it illustrates how the bank is re-organized around self-managed teams without traditional managers. Finally, the narrative recounts how employees are empowered to make decisions.
In 1998, Renault proposed an alliance with Nissan, the Japanese auto manufacturing giant which was in financial trouble. Subsequently, a Renault team led by Carlos Ghosn helped Nissan achieve one of the most spectacular turnarounds in recent history. The alliance partners continued to grow through synergies of distribution, manufacturing and know-how that enabled significant cost reductions.
In 1998, Renault proposed an alliance with Nissan, the Japanese auto manufacturing giant which was in financial trouble. Subsequently, a Renault team led by Carlos Ghosn helped Nissan achieve one of the most spectacular turnarounds in recent history. The alliance partners continued to grow through synergies of distribution, manufacturing and know-how that enabled significant cost reductions.
Teva appoints four senior executives as global "integrators", for specific functional areas (strategic marketing, R&D, manufacturing and business development) reporting to a key general manager, following a phase of rapid internationalisation via acquisitions. How are they going to define their mission, roles, priorities, and action plans?
Teva appoints four senior executives as global "integrators", for specific functional areas (strategic marketing, R&D, manufacturing and business development) reporting to a key general manager, following a phase of rapid internationalisation via acquisitions. How are they going to define their mission, roles, priorities, and action plans?
Following the victory of the Scottish Nationalist Party in the 2008 elections, the Scottish Government had some complex societal issues to tackle, such as youth offending. The case describes the issue, the approach taken to address it, and how an integrated "whole of government" solution was imposed and implemented at the local level.
Following the victory of the Scottish Nationalist Party in the 2008 elections, the Scottish Government had some complex societal issues to tackle, such as youth offending. The case describes the issue, the approach taken to address it, and how an integrated "whole of government" solution was imposed and implemented at the local level.
The A case describes how leadership unity was achieved and maintained across party lines between 1999 and 2007.
The A case describes how leadership unity was achieved and maintained across party lines between 1999 and 2007.
The A case describes how leadership unity was achieved and maintained across party lines between 1999 and 2007. It also analyses the policy development and resource allocation processes put in place in the devolved government of Scotland.
The A case describes how leadership unity was achieved and maintained across party lines between 1999 and 2007. It also analyses the policy development and resource allocation processes put in place in the devolved government of Scotland.
Tracing the evolution of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization since its inception as the first global public-private partnership for the immunization of children in the developing world, this two-part case offers an overview of the functioning and the funding mechanisms developed to shape the vaccine market and encourage western pharmaceutical firms to produce low-price vaccines for
Tracing the evolution of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization since its inception as the first global public-private partnership for the immunization of children in the developing world, this two-part case offers an overview of the functioning and the funding mechanisms developed to shape the vaccine market and encourage western pharmaceutical firms to produce low-price vaccines for
The Open Seamless Alliance is a collaboration initiative set up by Mobistar, a partly-owned subsidiary of France Telecom to administer and federate roaming activities (interfaces, pricing, service features, etc) in a club-like open alliance. Members adhere to a fair process of collaboration.
The Open Seamless Alliance is a collaboration initiative set up by Mobistar, a partly-owned subsidiary of France Telecom to administer and federate roaming activities (interfaces, pricing, service features, etc) in a club-like open alliance. Members adhere to a fair process of collaboration.
Strategic Agility and Corporate Renewal, Multinational Management, Strategic Alliances, Management of Technology and Innovation, Public Administration Reform
