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• Case | HBS Case Collection | July 2010 (Revised June 2016)

  Erik Peterson at Biometra (A)

  John J. Gabarro, Thomas DeLong and Jevan Soo

  Describes the problems facing a recent MBA graduate in his job as general manager of a medical device company owned by a parent corporation. Raises issues of corporate divisional relationships and the difficulties facing an inexperienced manager who seems to be receiving little support. A redisguised and updated version of earlier case 494-005, reflecting the challenges of managing in innovation/R&D-driven industries and across multiple international sites.

  Keywords: Business Subsidiaries; Leadership; Managerial Roles; Product Launch; Organizational Structure; Problems and Challenges; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry;

  Citation:

  Gabarro, John J., Thomas DeLong, and Jevan Soo. "Erik Peterson at Biometra (A)." Harvard Business School Case 411-031, July 2010. (Revised June 2016.)  View Details

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• Case | HBS Case Collection | October 1995 (Revised July 2015)

  Cambridge Consulting Group: Bob Anderson

  Jay W. Lorsch and John J. Gabarro

  Describes the situation facing the head of a rapidly growing industry-focused group within a consulting company. Highlights the dilemmas of being a "producing manager" (i.e., a professional who has both individual production as well as management responsibilities). Issues raised include: delegation, developing subordinates, developing an agenda, and building an organization.

  Keywords: Management; Managerial Roles; Agency Theory; Consulting Industry;

  Citation:

  Lorsch, Jay W., and John J. Gabarro. "Cambridge Consulting Group: Bob Anderson." Harvard Business School Case 496-023, October 1995. (Revised July 2015.)  View Details

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• Case | HBS Case Collection | June 2013 (Revised October 2013)

  Tim Blanchard at Jones Mendel & Co. (Abridged)

  Jay W. Lorsch and John Gabarro

  Tim Blanchard struggles to balance all the demands facing him as a partner of a consulting firm. He must decide how to serve clients, mentor his people, provide strategy and direction to the high-tech group, and spend time with family.

  Keywords: Business or Company Management; Management Style; Partners and Partnerships; Work-Life Balance; Problems and Challenges; Management Teams; Consulting Industry;

  Citation:

  Lorsch, Jay W., and John Gabarro. "Tim Blanchard at Jones Mendel & Co. (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 913-420, June 2013. (Revised October 2013.)  View Details

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