This 26-minute video consists of excerpts from interviews conducted with 10 partners from the New York law firm of Schulte Roth & Zabel (SRZ). The firm was identified by Coopers & Lybrand as exemplifying an excellent, high-performing partnership. The video is intended to stimulate class...

Ted Amyuni, newly appointed president of Carrier ETO, reflects on the leadership challenges he faces as he assumes responsibility for the ongoing transformation of some 50 offices, R&D centers, and manufacturing offices throughout Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The A case (UVA-OB-0748)...

After six years as an upper-middle-level manager of a technology manufacturing company, a California-based subsidiary of an English firm, John Wolford has become a general manager. But he finds his new role much more stressful. A sales representative complains that the plant has not shipped to...

After six years as an upper-middle-level manager of a technology manufacturing company, a California-based subsidiary of an English firm, John Wolford has become a general manager. But he finds his new role much more stressful. A sales representative complains that the plant has not shipped to...

After six years as an upper-middle-level manager of a technology manufacturing company, a California-based subsidiary of an English firm, John Wolford has become a general manager. But he finds his new role much more stressful. A sales representative complains that the plant has not shipped to...

After six years as an upper-middle-level manager of a technology manufacturing company, a California-based subsidiary of an English firm, John Wolford has become a general manager. But he finds his new role much more stressful. A sales representative complains that the plant has not shipped to...

This case series explores the leadership story of director Mark O'Neill as he oversees a major innovation initiative at Kelvingrove, Scotland's most visited museum. The A case describes his background, philosophy, and the actions he takes over a period of more than a decade to win the support of...

The "Strategic Conversations at Suncorp Commercial Insurance" case series examines the actions taken by the senior executives of the Australian-based Suncorp Commercial Insurance, working with strategy consultant 2nd Road, to build an aligned and committed workforce following a difficult merger...

The "Strategic Conversations at Suncorp Commercial Insurance" case series examines the actions taken by the senior executives of the Australian-based Suncorp Commercial Insurance, working with strategy consultant 2nd Road, to build an aligned and committed workforce following a difficult merger...

Dell clung to the top spot among PC makers in 2006, when it shipped just over 38 million computers -- only about 20,000 more than rival Hewlett-Packard (HP), which acquired Compaq in 2001. HP also reported gains in the fast-growing laptop segment, mostly at the expense of Dell. After HP and...