
IMD-3-1574 © 2005
Killing; Peter; Keys; Tracey
Jan Ryan; is a brand-new CEO of Europe who has actually remained in his function for 2 months. He is dealing with significant tactical and management concerns; and has actually likewise been set enthusiastic efficiency targets by HQ. The case checks out the nature of the difficulties Ryan is dealing with in establishing his senior supervisors into a cohesive group; both tactically and organizationally; utilizing views from the VPs of Strategy and HR to show varying viewpoints on the problems.
The case provide the chance for class conversation of: (a) whether to deal with the organizational and tactical issue individually or together; (b) the number of individuals ought to be associated with a preliminary off-site to pick the method forward; and (c) if and how Ryan ought to present the tough competence targets from HQ to the off-site conversations.
Subjects: Strategy; Top team-building; Must-win battles
Settings: Europe; Consumer goods; Euro 2-3 billion; ca. 2003