IMD-3-1670 © 2006
Seifert, Ralf; Thiel, Jana
The A-case in this three-part series explains the advancement of the Zurich-based software application carrier Netcetera from its creation in 1996 to spring 2000. The company had actually grown incredibly and its 4 co-founders visualized more growth. In early 2000 they recognized that there was no time for managing tactical problems-- management resources were totally taken up with dealing and winning brand-new clients with the internal intricacy triggered by the enhancing number of staff members.
Netcetera (A) Hiring An External CEO Case Study Solution
They thought about hiring an external CEO to resolve their difficulties; and had actually even determined a prospect. The case supplies an automobile for individuals to examine the advantages and disadvantages of hiring an external supervisor to assist in development; consisting of the fit of the determined prospect.
Subjects: Entrepreneurship; Growth management; Management (re)organization; CEO; Leadership; Strategy implementation
Settings: Switzerland; Software development; IT services; < 50 employees; Spring 2000