This is a case study about Adam Baker, currently the COO of Straus Event Specialists and had a prior experience as a CEO in Tallyrymple. He is currently peturbed with the reply of Merwyn Straus, his mentor and the CEO. Merwyn feels that Adam does not rank on the higher end when it comes to the person job fit analysis for the position of being the CEO of the new venture.
Should Adam ask Merwyn to make him CEO of the new venture?
Should Adam ask Merwyn to make him CEO of the new venture?
From my point of view, Adam should not ask Merwyn for the CEO job. Its a no win situation. Forcing the issue by asking to become CEO in the new venture only works, if Adam has the confidence that he can actually succeed. If Adam succeeds, he proves Merwyn wrong and it might create an uncomfortable partnership between the two. However, if he fails, he proves Merwyn right.
Working to change Merwyn's assessment will be a long process that may or may not yields benefits. In real scenario, if your boss writes you off, you are usually done. Instead, Adam should continue to work hard in his current role and eventually find the right CEO opportunity for him outside the company.
I think, the importance of this case is don't train leaders instead coach them, mentor them, develop them and discipline them so they can expand their personal view.
Working to change Merwyn's assessment will be a long process that may or may not yields benefits. In real scenario, if your boss writes you off, you are usually done. Instead, Adam should continue to work hard in his current role and eventually find the right CEO opportunity for him outside the company.
I think, the importance of this case is don't train leaders instead coach them, mentor them, develop them and discipline them so they can expand their personal view.
Reference:
https://hbr.org/2011/10/case-study-can-nice-guys-finis
https://hbr.org/2011/10/case-study-can-nice-guys-finis
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