Case study on: Why are we losing all our good people?

H.B.R. Case study By-Edward E. Lawler June 2008

Sneak peek into case....

An architect and engineering firm named Sambian partners The firm was doing exceptionally well in their projects Green building movement Aim was to promote young talent But off late something went wrong Top executives feels the brunt and tries to probe the reason

Some of the commentators donned the hats of C.E.O. and H.R. Director and tried to find out the way to keep employees from drifting.

Anna Pringle Head of international people and organisation capability for Microsoft.

Custodian of talent Listening tours Coaching and Mentoring Open door policy Create an emotional and intellectual environment

F. Leigh Branham C.E.O. Of Keeping the people, A human resources consultancy.

Go beyond deciphering the clues Push factors They should have work out-station Helen should guide the firm Helen should hire a third party

The leadership style that can be related to Sambian is Super Leadership

Leads others to lead themselves. Potential to free up managers time Engage in creativity and innovation. High performance Flexible to accommodate all the members

The leadership style that can be related to Sambian is Transformational leadership

Listen attentively to others concerns. They help others to develop their strengths. Effective communication Alignment of people to achieve the desired goal Clearly articulate a vision of the future

Path Goal Theory of Leadership for Sambian

Goals that need to be achieved Rewards for successful performance Behaviours that lead for successful performance Clarifying path to be followed to achieve the goal

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