.... Small Note: The case as written does not represent best practices in board governance. This board meeting role-play simulation encourages participants to think and act using their own good judgment and to turn to best-practice references, such as BoardSource. The mission...

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... the permission of Kellogg Case Publishing. Food Small Enrico Leta was excited—and nervous. In late 2015, he was the proud owner of Yorgus, a Brazilian maker of premium Greek yogurt that had grown rapidly since its launch in mid-2014. The business had developed against the backdrop...

..., photocopying, recording, or otherwise—without the permission of Kellogg Case Publishing. Hair care products Small On a frosty Monday afternoon in January 2019, Chris-Tia Donaldson, the CEO and founder of specialty hair care brand Thank God It's Natural, felt a sense of accomplishment wash over...

... financial analysis financial strategy real estate strategic positioning valuation Real estate management Small “This isn't as easy as I thought it would be,” Benedict Clarke murmured to himself. It had been only three years since Clarke had purchased a thriving retail shopping center...

... planning Commercial real estate Small With interest rates near an all-time low in late 2015, Stanley Cirano decided to review the financing on his holdings of commercial real estate. Cirano Properties was the owner of two separate retail shopping centers in suburban Chicago. The first...

... Structure Private schools small They encourage you not to be complacent here, to try new things, to push yourself. —Cristo Rey St. Martin College Preparatory senior student ¹ It was spring 2018, and Cristo Rey St. Martin College Preparatory...

... women in business nonprofit startup Non Profit Small Repeat:  Regarding community outreach, we: Coordinated community-wide farm with school fundraisers and events, established new relationships with donors and granting organizations Facilitated workshops...

... Nonprofit Small Placing healthy, local and sustainable food on the plates and in the minds of all Park County school children. To create positive school food environments; to improve children's health, nutrition, and academic performance; and to stimulate local and regional economies...

... entrepreneurship nonprofit management organization design social responsibility strategic planning women in business nonprofit startup Nonprofit Small With the question of how to proceed on her mind, Rachael reached out to Farm to School supporters in the area for advice and support...

... of directors entrepreneurship leadership nonprofit management organization design social responsibility strategic planning women in business nonprofit startup Nonprofit Small “They said what?” asked Gail Lyden. A member of the Livingston, Montana, community, Gail had been...

... of Kellogg Case Publishing. Small To select participating schools, WBR worked closely with the local education agencies. First, they identified target regions (by looking at the average distance from the school). Then, they selected the schools with the most urgent transportation needs. Next, WBR...

... Businesses Growth Strategy Manufacturing Risk Management Technology Management Valuation Venture Capital Batteries Small Polaris Battery Labs was an Oregon-based startup that provided innovation services to companies in the lithium ion battery industry. Its operating philosophy...

... Marketing Marketing Planning Marketing Strategy Pricing Strategy Strategic Planning Strategic Positioning Eye care Small Dr. Phillip Hoopes, an ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah, slammed his car door, started the engine, and headed home. Dr. Hoopes was CEO of Hoopes Vision...

...John L. Ward; Carol Zsolnay In mid-2012, after successful years in large public companies and obtaining an MBA, middle daughter Jen, 32, is trying to decide whether the time is right for her to enter her mother and sister's small family business to grow it further. Destira, Inc. was a designer...

... linkages to create a comprehensive “full-stack” solution for small farmers. The pilot project was a success in many ways, but Saumya, Kheyti's co-founder and head of product, was concerned that it revealed shortcomings that could severely affect the viability and scalability of Kheyti's solution. Saumya...

... thought it made sense to take a holistic view of his portfolio, consider what debt options were available to him, and make a sound strategic decision on the financing of all his assets at the same time. Small With interest rates near an all-time low in late 2015, Stanley Cirano decided to review...

... platform that strove to connect high-growth startups raising capital with accredited private investors from around the world. Its value proposition was to democratize an inefficient market for private equity that had historically been dominated by a small number of highly connected venture capital firms...

... the permission of Kellogg Case Publishing. Competition Entrepreneurship General Management Growth Strategy Market Analysis Marketing Strategy Organizational Behavior Reputations Social Media Strategic Positioning Furniture retail small In late 2014, Noura F. K. Abdullah, CEO...