This disguised case continues the story of a newly-appointed business unit leader who has inherited a rapidly growing business and an executive team that was recruited by his predecessor, as described in the (A) and (B) cases. It lays out what the leader did to align and motivate the newly restructured team. It also provides information about a dramatic turn of events for one team member.
Learning Objective
To understand the issues facing a newly-appointed executive in inheriting, assessing, restructuring, aligning and motivating a senior executive team. To explore the impact of organizational structure on team performance and group dynamics.
Keywords
Leadership, Transition, Executive Team, Talent Management, Leading Change, Group Dynamics
Settings
Northern America
2013-2014
Type
Generalized Experience
Available Languages
English
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