Angela Merkel's Long Journey

By Jose-Luis Alvarez, José M. De Areilza, Lorenzo Zavala
Reference 6556
Published 24 Jan 2020
Topic Leadership & Organisations
Region Europe
Industry Government Relations, Public Policy

The case describes Angel Merkel’s background, her education, her ascent to power in Germany, and the development of her leadership style.

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Benjamin Millepied at the Paris Opera Ballet

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By Isabelle Solal, Kaisa Snellman, Gianpiero Petriglieri
Reference 6499
Published 26 Jul 2019
Topic Leadership & Organisations
Region Europe
Industry Entertainment, Performing Arts

In December 2015, barely one year into his tenure as the head of the Paris Opera Ballet (POB), celebrity dancer, choreographer, and entrepreneur Benjamin Millepied was caught in a storm of controversy.

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Generali Italia: Building Digital Foundations - From Integration to Transformation

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By Charles Galunic, Anne-Marie Carrick
Reference 6484
Published 02 May 2019
Topic Leadership & Organisations
Region Europe
Industry Financial Services, Insurance

Digital transformations require foundations. Placing advanced technologies on top of poor organizational structures and processes is not likely to work. Digital transformation may involve long-term strategic and organizational development to create a solid foundation that can properly absorb and develop digital initiatives.

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From the Ground Up: The Foundations of Discipline in Adaptive Organizations – The French Air Force

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By Charles Galunic, Hervé de Saint-Exupéry, Enea Fracassi
Reference 6471
Published 25 Mar 2019
Topic Leadership & Organisations
Region Europe
Industry Military

Imagine a high-tech environment which is a hive of creativity and collaboration, where people think in terms of platforms and ecosystems, and are asked to provide a rapid response in pursuit of a goal. While a start-up setting in a tech hub will likely come to mind, such a setting is typical of a more traditional (yet advanced) organization – the military.

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Fibbie Cornuda: Manufacturing a Fit

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By Noah Askin, Andre Calmon, Brian Henry
Reference 6410
Published 18 Feb 2019
Topic Leadership & Organisations
Region Europe
Industry Automotive, Mining & Metals

The case explores leadership and professionalization issues at Fibbie Cornuda, an Italian manufacturer of ski boot buckles and automotive parts that utilize metal cold-forming technology. The founder’s daughter has worked in the finance department, but left to do an MBA.

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Developing a (Second) Career in the Global Luxury Industry

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By Frederic Godart, Brian Henry, Antoine Tirard, Claire Harbour-Lyell
Reference 6405
Published 25 Jun 2018
Topic Leadership & Organisations
Region Europe
Industry Human Resources, Luxury Goods and Jewelry

The case follows the career path of Megha Malagatti, from her humble Indian origins as a member of the Dalit caste (known as “untouchables”) to a senior management position in a French luxury goods company – an improbable journey that speaks to her personal strengths, skills and qualifications, as well as the possibilities open to young women to make a career in the luxury goods industry irrespect

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Emmanuel Macron: The Ascent of a Disruptor

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By Jose-Luis Alvarez, Jordi Pià Comella
Reference 6392
Published 30 Jul 2018
Topic Leadership & Organisations
Region Europe

The case describes the education, career and political strategy of Emmanuel Macron in his ascent to the French presidency.

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Emmanuel Macron: The Ascent of a Disruptor (French)

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By Jose-Luis Alvarez, Jordi Pià Comella
Reference 6392
Published 22 May 2019
Topic Leadership & Organisations
Region Europe

The case describes the education, career and political strategy of Emmanuel Macron in his ascent to the French presidency.

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To Reduce Unemployment, French President Macron Reforms the Labour Market

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By Morten Bennedsen, Brian Henry, Alexandra Roulet, Mark Stabile
Reference 6361
Published 29 Jan 2018
Topic Leadership & Organisations
Region Europe
Industry Political Organization, Government Administration

The case examines the reforms to the French labour code made by President Emmanuel Macron after his election in April 2017, essentially designed to loosen restrictions on hiring and firing.

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Biscuits Poult SAS: How Can Alternative Organizational Designs Be Successful?

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By Frederic Godart, Brian Henry, Mehdi Berrada
Reference 6332
Published 30 Oct 2017
Topic Leadership & Organisations
Region Europe
Industry Food and Beverages Production

The case highlights a failed attempt to ‘liberate’ management and employees from traditional business practices at a factory in France. It closely follows the events that took place at Poult during a 10-year period that began in 2006.

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