Before you read through the assessments shared in this segment, it is important for you to thoroughly review the case study: 'The Team That Wasn't' by Suzy Wetlaufer.

Case Study Link:- https://services.hbsp.harvard.edu/api/courses/871967/items/94612-PDF-ENG/sclinks/0b8c8d5be1001084bb4eef4ec5f292d6

 

Question I(20Marks)

'It's as if you don't care what we all have to say. We can't work alone in a situation - we need to understand each other. Don't you see that?'

These words by Maureen, a senior manager in FireArt's Design division, strongly show that Randy is the major hurdle behind the non-performing team. But is he the only problem at FireArt? Based on the case study and your understanding ofthe ungraded questions, list down the reasons which might be responsible for FireArt's sub-standard business results.

Your response should comprise the following components:

1. A summary of the major leadership and team problems at FireArt. (maximum 80 words)
2. List and elaborate on the reasons for sub-standard business results at FireArtassociated with the below-mentioned people: (maximum 240 words)

• The FireArt team led by Eric
• Eric Holt
• Randy Louderback

Note: Mention any assumption(s) that enhance the understanding of the rationale behind your proposal to the reader.

Question II(25 Marks)

'If he can't help you, no one can. I look forward to hearing what a team with this kind of horsepower can come up with to steer us away from the mess we're in.'

Considering the above statement made by the CEO Jack Derry to his Director Eric Holt, deeply analyse the steps that Eric can take to revamp his loss-making organisation and crumbling team within 6 months.

Your recommendation should comprise the following components:

1. Steps that Eric should adopt as the next course of action divided under the following timelines: (80 words each)
   1. Short term (1-3 months) and
   2. Medium term (beyond 3 months)
2. Pick any three recommendations and elaborate on their importance and relevance.(maximum 80 words each)

Leverage your learning from Module 2 (Leading Teams) to answer this question.

Question III(25Marks)

'You have one responsibility as a FireArt's new director of strategy...that's to put together a team of our top people, one person from each division, and have a comprehensive plan for the company's strategic realignment up, running and winning within six months.'

As Jack Derry, the CEO of FireArt, speaks these words to Eric:

1. Analyse Jack Derry as an inspirational leader of his organisation under the following headers, based on your learnings from Module 3: (maximum 80 words each)
   1. Sensing
   2. Relating
   3. Visioning
   4. Executing
2. Recommend any changes or alternative steps that Jack Derry could have taken to be a more effective leader.(Maximum 80 words)

 

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

Question I FireArts Problems Summary FireArts team lacks leadership communication and collaboration leading to a dysfunctional environment and hindering performance Reasons for SubStandard Results The ... View the full answer