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• Case | HBS Case Collection | September 2018

  Verisk: Trailblazing in the Big Data Jungle

  Andrew Wasynczuk, Francesca Gino and Karim Sameh

  This case revolves around Verisk Analytics' initiatives to drive innovation throughout the firm's many business verticals. Verisk, originally named ISO, started life as an insurance rating agency in the early 1970s, acting as an intermediary between insurance companies and state governments. Over time, the firm transformed from being a non-profit to a for-profit entity, while expanding its lines of business to realms other than insurance. By both exploring the history of the insurance industry and Verisk's unique position within it, the case provides readers with an understanding of the firm's growth strategy and why innovation is so crucial for its success. The case leaves readers to ponder Verisk's innovation and growth strategy, challenging them to assess its strengths and weaknesses.

  Keywords: Verisk; Argus; Wood Mackenzie; Insurance; energy; analytics; data; big data; Acquisitions; acquisition strategy; innovation; organic growth; Innovation Strategy; Innovation Leadership; Technological Innovation; Acquisition; Growth and Development Strategy; Insurance Industry; Energy Industry; Consulting Industry; United States; United Kingdom; New York (state, US); England;

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  Wasynczuk, Andrew, Francesca Gino, and Karim Sameh. "Verisk: Trailblazing in the Big Data Jungle." Harvard Business School Case 919-014, September 2018.  View Details

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• Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | February 2018

  Advika Consulting Services: Challenges and Opportunities in Managing Human Capital

  Alison Wood Brooks, Francesca Gino, Julia J. Lee, Bradley R. Staats, Andrew Wasynczuk and John Beshears

  Teaching Note for HBS No. 916-033.

  Keywords: consulting firms;

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  Brooks, Alison Wood, Francesca Gino, Julia J. Lee, Bradley R. Staats, Andrew Wasynczuk, and John Beshears. "Advika Consulting Services: Challenges and Opportunities in Managing Human Capital." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 918-038, February 2018.  View Details

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• Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | February 2018 (Revised February 2018)

  Road Rage at the DMV

  Andrew Wasynczuk, Katherine Baldiga Coffman and Karim Sameh

  When Hewlett-Packard Enterprise notified the Rhode Island's Governor's Office that it wouldn't be able to deliver a "fully-functioning" technology upgrade for the Department of Motor Vehicles, both parties had reached a breaking point. While HPE argued that it would need more money to complete the system, the Governor's cabinet was convinced that HPE was violating its contractual obligations. The case covers Rhode Island's perspective of the strategic maneuvering each side made in preparation for anticipated adjudication.

  Keywords: Department of Motor Vehicles; Hewlett Packard; Hewlett Packard Enterprise; HP; HPE; dispute resolution; litigation; Governor; government; dispute; Negotiation Process; Conflict and Resolution; Negotiation; Government and Politics; Technology Industry; Rhode Island;

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  Wasynczuk, Andrew, Katherine Baldiga Coffman, and Karim Sameh. "Road Rage at the DMV." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 919-017, February 2018. (Revised February 2018.)  View Details

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