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Reference no. ESMT-423-0197-1
Published by: ESMT European School of Management and Technology
Originally published in: 2023
Version: June 15, 2023
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Published sources

Abstract

This case is a set of five vignettes describing career shocks experienced by managers. The stories behind the vignettes were presented by respective protagonists to an executive coach after experiencing or anticipating an externally caused disruptive career event. They can be used to discuss the topic of career shocks or as exercises in executive coaching or career counseling. The vignettes can also be used to discuss the affective events theory. This case is suitable for courses on careers, organizational behavior, and executive coaching.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2017 - 2019.

Geographical setting

Region:
World/global

Featured protagonists

  • Alex (male)
  • Robin (male)
  • Theo (male)
  • Julia (female)
  • Emilia (female)

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Abstract

This case is a set of five vignettes describing career shocks experienced by managers. The stories behind the vignettes were presented by respective protagonists to an executive coach after experiencing or anticipating an externally caused disruptive career event. They can be used to discuss the topic of career shocks or as exercises in executive coaching or career counseling. The vignettes can also be used to discuss the affective events theory. This case is suitable for courses on careers, organizational behavior, and executive coaching.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.

Settings

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2017 - 2019.

Geographical setting

Region:
World/global

Featured protagonists

  • Alex (male)
  • Robin (male)
  • Theo (male)
  • Julia (female)
  • Emilia (female)

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