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Most Companies Fail at Transformation. How to Beat the Odds.

UVA Darden

The software giant’s overhaul under Nadella is a textbook example of what University of Virginia Darden School of Business Professor Scott A. It’s where a company changes its value proposition, operating model, technology and culture to meet the shifting demands of the environment.” Snell calls “strategic transformation.”

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Storytelling in Business: How to Create Engaging Stories

UVA Darden

Storytelling is a crucial skill that leaders use in a variety of business situations. From an operations perspective, storytelling is a skill that empowers leaders to create common ground among teams, unleash the drive and passion of their people and share a vision for the future. Assistant Professor of Business Administration.

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VW Emissions and the 3 Factors That Drive Ethical Breakdown

UVA Darden

The discovery of the defeat devices was made in 2014 by researchers curious about why diesel technologies appeared cleaner in the U.S. A summary of the case also appears in the article “ Volkswagen’s Lax Ethical and Emissions Standards ” in the Darden School of Business/ Washington Post “Case in Point” series. than in Europe.