Case Study

Driving growth at Especias Hispania Inc. (C)

1 pages
July 2014
Reference: IMD-7-1594

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
Copyright
© 2014
Available Languages
English
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By Michael D. Watkins and Lisa Simone Duke
Case reference: IMD-7-1563 ©2014
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This disguised case focuses on a newly-appointed business unit leader who has inherited a rapidly growing business and an executive team that was r...
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Driving growth at Especias Hispania Inc. (B)
By Michael D. Watkins and Lisa Simone Duke
Case reference: IMD-7-1564 ©2014
Summary
This disguised case continues the story of a newly-appointed business unit leader who has inherited a rapidly growing business and an executive tea...
Reference IMD-7-1564
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Available Languages English
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Driving growth at Especias Hispania Inc. (C)
By Michael D. Watkins and Lisa Simone Duke
Case reference: IMD-7-1594 ©2014
Summary
This disguised case continues the story of a newly-appointed business unit leader who has inherited a rapidly growing business and an executive tea...
Reference IMD-7-1594
Copyright ©2014
Copyright owner IMD Copyright
Available Languages English
Contact

Research Information & Knowledge Hub for additional information on IMD publications