Career planning

Colgate-Palmolive, the U.S.-based consumer products firm, has long emphasized international experience for its managers and has developed a comprehensive...

Supplements the (A) case.

You've just been promoted to a managerial position for the first time -- congratulations! But beware: the managerial role differs markedly from the individual...

Pret A Manger, a London-based chain of sandwich shops, was known for its fast, genuine service and pre-packaged sandwiches prepared on-site daily. Instructed...

Profile of Nelson Mandela designed to facilitate a discussion of the nature of enduring success. Includes both biographical data and excerpts from autobiographical...

This case provides a brief history of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the firm's approach to development and mentorship of its consultants. It also...

Vivek Khuller has built Smartix by attracting classmates to co-found it with him, learning how to pitch it to top VC firms and potential strategic partners,...

Los Angeles' hottest series of avant garde "mind-engaging" events has been both growing and struggling for over five years, gaining national attention...

Building a successful career starts with you. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands of your current job and lose sight of the big picture,...

As exercising is to physical fitness, networking is to relational fitness, i.e., the health and resilience of your networks of social and professional...

Choosing the right summer internship can often mean landing a plum position in the company after graduation. Ria Kumar arrived fully prepped for the summer...

This case illustrates the leadership and management challenges of starting a new firm based on a new business model and how success creates pressures...

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Brion Applegate and Bill Collatos had already started a fund-raising campaign for their new venture-capital fund when the principals of a prestigious...

Shanghai Diligence Law Firm continued with its approach to grow through a merger, rather than organically, and was eventually merged into a bigger law...

During a discussion, a physician once pointed to the name on his lab jacket and said, "MD-makes decisions!" One of the greatest challenges we face in...

In an ideal world, our work lives would be completely fulfilling and intrinsically motivating. But what if you're stuck in a job and your heart isn't...

Kalin Pentcheve, a recent U.S. immigrant from Bulgaria, starts a business importing Bulgarian feta cheese in bulk and selling it in the United States....

Continuation of the 'Tale of the Lynx' case series.

This case describes the experience of Anne Riley, a 28 year old private equity analyst, who was laid off in 2008. The case explores the emotions she felt...

Use this guide to stand out from the crowd and land the role you want.

And a few to avoid.

Ignore them at your own peril.

One in five workers who quit their job wish they had remained in their old position, according to a recent poll.

When is it best to write the hiring manager a note?

Success in the knowledge economy comes to those who know themselves—their strengths, their values, and how they best perform.

And how to pick between jobs.

Approach the conversation with a plan for their reaction - whatever it may be.

Number one: You're no longer growing in your role.

Set the relationship up for success from the beginning.