Having hired the non-family CEO described in the A case, two years later the Wates family is considering appointing him as Chairman, while also keeping him in the CEO role. What are the pros and cons?
Wates Group (A): A new CEO
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The Wates family is considering hiring a non-family CEO. They have done this previously, and the experience was not particularly successful. What s...
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IMD-3-2132
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Wates Group (B): A new chairman
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Having hired the non-family CEO described in the A case, two years later the Wates family is considering appointing him as Chairman, while also kee...
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IMD-3-2133
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Wates Group (C): A very good year
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Things have gone very well for Wates since appointing Paul Drechsler as CEO and then Chairman. Now there is a difference of opinion about the strat...
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IMD-3-2134
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Leading Global Operations - Complexity and Change
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Leading global operations through complexity and change in 2025 means embracing AI and ML to streamline supply chains and meet rising demands.
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Repairing reputational damage: don’t go the way of Boeing
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All organizations should have a plan to secure trust during, after (and even before) a crisis hits. Here are a host of examples, good and bad, to learn from.
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The price of innovation: Will Medacta compromise its DNA by embracing robotics?
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Medacta Group SA is a rising star in the orthopedics market, achieving global success through innovative products and techniques, with a particular emphasis on minimally invasive techniques that bring meaningful value to its patients. With its approaches such as Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery (AMIS) for hip replacement and Kinematic Alignment for knees, Medacta offers high-quality techniques, supporting tools and cutting-edge implants. It also offers personalized surgeon education through the Medacta Orthopedic Research and Education (M.O.R.E.) Institute. Medacta is situated in an evolving landscape, with competitors including Stryker and Zimmer Biomet investing heavily in robotic technologies. Technological advances are being made in data-driven planning tools – including augmented reality – and research institutes are looking for the most advanced solutions as demanded by many hospitals and surgeons. Despite these trends in the industry, Medacta's CEO, Francesco Siccardi has concerns regarding the value of existing robotic systems, noting their lack of proven benefits in patient outcomes or cost reductions, especially in a context of increasing emphasis on value-based care and sustainability. The case explores the opportunities and challenges confronting Medacta as they decide whether to enter the orthopedic robotics market. The company wants to continue to differentiate itself and drive growth in line with its foundational principles of patient care, operational excellence and sustainable innovation. Today, Francesco faces a critical decision around whether now is the time to enter the robotics market and, if so, how Medacta should do so to preserve its culture and stay true to its DNA.
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IMD-2663
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©2025
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Medacta Group
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Healthcare, Medical Device
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Strategy Meets Execution - Supply Chain
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10 years of exclusive surveys reveal top supply chain strategy challenges—and how tools like AI, ML, and digital twins are reshaping the path forward.
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4 Key Guidelines for Success - Demystifying AI Use Cases
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Uncover AI use cases and opportunities with 4 clear imperatives that align data with business value. Avoid pitfalls and ask the right questions.
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Tariff wars: How business leaders can survive and thrive
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Stay ahead in a shifting global economy. Learn how to build resilient supply chains, manage currency risks, and adapt strategies for long-term business success.
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Your company (and your life) in the hands of an AI agent?
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The case study introduces an original way of exploring the many questions and concerns around AI adoption in business. Based on a true story, it discusses the dilemma of AI implementation through Joe, the CIO of ParcelFlow. Joe is getting ready to...
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IMD-2666
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©2025
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Healthcare, Medical Device;Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals
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People, Culture, and Strategy - The Boards Role
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#post_excerptHannele Jakosuo-Jansson of Neste and Finnair shared key insights on board roles in CEO transitions and culture shifts with IMD’s High Performance Boards program.
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AstraPay in Indonesia: Playing the digital payments platform vs. ecosystem game
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This case study explores AstraPay’s journey to become a significant player, despite its latecomer status, in Indonesia’s burgeoning digital payments landscape. Launched in 2018, AstraPay had grown to serve over one million customers, but it faced ...
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IMD-2650
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AstraPay
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Finance and Insurance, Financial Services
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Intelligent Organizational Sensory System - Strategic Agility
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An intelligent organizational sensory system detects, processes, and acts on change signals, giving your company a strong competitive edge.
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