Case | HBS Case Collection | 2012 (Revised from original 2010 version)

Assistant Professor Jo Worthington (A)

by Dorothy A. Leonard

Abstract

A relatively inexperienced professor struggles with managing a case discussion in a class based on numeric analysis. The class is lethargic and time is tight; she considers both a number of possible reasons for their disinterest and different teaching strategies to stimulate discussion and learning.

Keywords: Education; Teaching; Strategy; Communication Strategy; Training; Leadership Style; Education Industry;

Citation:

Leonard, Dorothy A. "Assistant Professor Jo Worthington (A)." Harvard Business School Case 911-404, August 2012. (Revised from original July 2010 version.)