Case Review
Read the The Roller Coaster Ride: Resignation of a Star case in your coursepack and the assigned HBR article: Employees Leave Good Bosses Nearly as Often as Bad Ones.
It may be helpful to read Exhibit 1 of the case to get a better idea about what analysts do. Please also pay particular attention to Exhibit 4 and to Exhibit 7 (this has useful and practical advice about how to resign).
Then, answer the following questions:
Imagine you are Stephen Connor. Please reflect on the questions below in your discussion post:
What are the major negative impacts of Thompson’s resignation for RSH? How can they be mitigated, assuming Thompson does indeed leave?
What opportunities might Thompson’s departure bring for RSH? How should Stephen Connor account for these opportunities in handling Thompson’s resignation?
Please also briefly reflect on: What lessons have you learned for managing your own career transitions from this case?
