Business Case Studies & Business Publications

Melissa Daylon

Isabella, Lynn A.,...

Case

Melissa Daylon

Isabella, Lynn A.; Pohl, Jessica

OB-0902 | Published May 16, 2007 | 10 pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

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"Hey that was my idea!" How often have your students had that exact thought? Were they on a team when they felt most able to identify with that statement? This case is about a recent MBA graduate who faces challenges within her consulting team on her first post-graduation job. She is frustrated with one teammate in particular who she believes practices self-interest politics?he takes her ideas. The case allows for a healthy discussion on team dynamics and strategies to help students when the team mix is wrong. The case may also be used to discuss issues regarding women in business.