Yves L. Doz

Emeritus Professor of Strategic Management
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.

Published 24 Jun 2021

Reference 6483

Topic Strategy

Region Global

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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.

Published 28 Oct 2016

Reference 6210

Topic Leadership & Organisations

Industry Automotive

Region Global

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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?

Published 23 Sep 2016

Reference 4946

Topic Strategy

Region Global

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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.

Published 29 Jun 2015

Reference 6026

Topic Strategy

Industry Government Administration Public Policy Public Safety

Region Europe

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The A case describes how leadership unity was achieved and maintained across party lines between 1999 and 2007.

Published 20 Dec 2013

Reference 5898

Topic Strategy

Industry Government Administration Public Policy

Region Europe

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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.

Published 20 Dec 2013

Reference 5898

Topic Strategy

Industry Government Administration Public Policy

Region Europe

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Strategic Agility and Corporate Renewal