Succession

Contents

  • How Michael Mondavi Took Charge

    How Michael Mondavi Took Charge

    When R. Michael Mondavi, the eldest son of Robert, was pushed out as chairman in a boardroom coup in January 2004, he felt his left had hit bottom.

  • How Yahoo Changed the Guard

    How Yahoo Changed the Guard

    When a Yahoo co-founder, Jerry Yang, first called Carol Bartz to offer her his position atop the pioneering Web company, she told him in so many words to go away.

  • How McDonald's Plans Ahead

    How McDonald's Plans Ahead

    After losing two CEOs in rapid order, McDonald's revamped the way it does succession. How a global company became best-in-class.

Opportunity in the Euro Zone

Extras Opportunity in the Euro Zone

The storm in the euro zone shows no signs of blowing itself out. The European Union’s belated decision to create a 750 billion euro rescue package has done little to calm the markets.

Price Cutting at the Bottom of the Pyramid

Talent Price Cutting at the Bottom of the Pyramid

Companies are slashing prices to reach the global mass market. But it is harder than it looks.

The Upside Down Company

Talent The Upside Down Company

Nayar, with a decidedly unconventional leadership style, has gained star status in the business press and academic circles for his atypical views on how to run a company.

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