This case describes the Leadership Academy Walmart runs to train its managers.

1. What are the pros and cons of rotating participants from in-class training back to the worksite every two weeks? What support would be needed at the worksite to ensure that the trainees get the most out of their hands-on assignments?

2. How would you evaluate the effectiveness of the Leadership Academy?

3. How does the overtone of military-style training impact Walmart's employment brand? Would this appeal to particular segments of the labor force? How might it impact the company's ability to recruit diverse employees and participants?