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Bill Cummings: The Cummings Way

By: Christina R. Wing, Robert F. White and Michael Norris
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:40
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Abstract

In 2019, Bill Cummings, founder of Cummings Properties and Cummings Foundation and billionaire signer of the Giving Pledge, is winding down his roles at his company and foundation. How should the management move the company forward?

Keywords

Real Estate Development; Philanthropy; Family Business; Nonprofit Organizations; Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; Management Succession; Real Estate Industry; United States; Boston

Citation

Wing, Christina R., Robert F. White, and Michael Norris. "Bill Cummings: The Cummings Way." Harvard Business School Case 619-038, May 2019. (Revised February 2020.)
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Christina R. Wing

Technology and Operations Management
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Robert F. White

Entrepreneurial Management
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