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The consulting case study: What you need to know

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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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Case Study: Can You Fix a Toxic Culture Without Firing People?

Harvard Business

Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. Having executed a successful turnaround as COO of her construction company, Joss had been especially helpful to Noelle during her time at Franklin.

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When Is Teamwork Really Necessary?

Harvard Business

Catherine, a senior marketing director leading a cross-functional product development team at the same company, provides a contrasting case study. In turnaround situations, for example, the most important roles for the team often are Agenda Setters, Execution Drivers, and Architects (leading required organizational transformation).

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Digital Growth Depends More on Business Models than Technology

Harvard Business

For an example of digitally-enabled business model transformation, consider Domino’s Pizza, which has experienced a massive turnaround since 2010. Forbes hailed it as a veritable case study “on how digital transformation leads to business value.”

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Avoiding Costly Business Mistakes With Consultants

Business Consulting Agency

Case Studies: The Tangible Impact of Business Consulting Financial Turnaround: A struggling manufacturing company sought the expertise of a business consultant to address financial challenges. The tangible impact of consulting services is reflected in case studies and quantifiable metrics.

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Marissa Mayer’s Departure from Yahoo and the Challenge of Drawing Lessons from an N of 1

Harvard Business

Mayer should become a case study for highlighting this point. Leading a turnaround requires much more than making a splash. Too often when we evaluate leadership performance, we fail to distinguish between the leader’s personal success and the success of their companies.

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What to Do When You’re Returning to a Company You Used to Work For

Harvard Business

“If you’re entering a turnaround situation,” you need to be prepared to “inject new ideas” and make some tough decisions right away, Watkins says. Case Study #1: Reestablish yourself as a senior leader in the organization by being generous with your knowledge. ” Pace yourself.

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