January 2000 (Revised November 2000)
Case
HBS Case Collection

Lucent Technologies New Ventures Group

By: Rosabeth M. Kanter and Michelle Heskett

Format:Print
| Pages:16

Abstract

Lucent Technologies' successful New Ventures Group must present company executives with a strong case for continuing corporate venturing activities despite a troubled financial performance in difficult market conditions.

Keywords

Corporate Entrepreneurship; Business or Company Management; Management Teams; Business Ventures; Venture Capital; Financial Condition; Change Management; Wireless Technology; Financial Services Industry; Computer Industry; New Jersey

Citation

Kanter, Rosabeth M., and Michelle Heskett. "Lucent Technologies New Ventures Group." Harvard Business School Case 300-085, January 2000. (Revised November 2000.)