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Cracking Pricing Strategy Case Studies

Tom Spencer

For instance, Gucci sneakers probably cost less than $200 to manufacture, but the company has managed to build a brand that makes some people willing to pay $1,000 for the shoes. superior after-sale service, Gucci brand, etc.)? It purely focuses on how much customers are willing to pay for the product and completely ignores costs.

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The consulting case study: What you need to know

freshminds

Why are Case Studies used? Note that they are not looking for a “right answer”; they are looking for a “right method” Types of case studies. Strategy Consulting : tend to use “strategic” type case studies (more details below). How to answer the case study.

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Breaking down the M&A Case Study

Tom Spencer

What’s the quality of the current management? Rationale: The main reason IBM decided to buy these 40+ companies is that they could all benefit from the firm’s global sales force. Does the target own any assets (e.g. technology, brands, etc.) or capabilities (e.g. manufacturing know-how, distribution channels, etc.)

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Building a Sustainability Business Framework

Brimstone Consulting

CASE STUDY. Using diagnostic protocols, Brimstone interviewed various leaders throughout the organization, from plant managers to European sales leaders to the senior leadership team. Download Case Study. How a Sustainability Business Framework Aligned the Leadership Team and Accelerated Progress.

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Leadership in Crisis

Brimstone Consulting

CASE STUDY. Further, the program taught how to manage personal and organizational resilience, enabling better techniques to help quickly adapt, recover, and stay engaged when facing stress, uncertainty, and disruptive change. Download case study. Supporting leaders as they lead through crisis.

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A Helicopter View of a Management Consulting Proposal

Steve Shu Consulting

Appendix – might include key case study summaries, CVs for consultants, and other schedules. Roles and Responsibilities – articulates the consulting delivery team players (named individuals) or types of players (e.g., anonymous job-level descriptions), key roles expected to be filled by the client (e.g.,

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Case Study: When Two Leaders on the Senior Team Hate Each Other

Harvard Business

But one person had given him the lowest ratings possible, and from the written remarks, Lance could tell that it was Ahmed Lund, Barker’s head of sales. His CFO and his sales chief had been at loggerheads for a while. Ahmed accused Damon of throwing up roadblocks and using his power to undermine the sales department.