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Governance at WeWork: Adam Neumann's Erratic Behavior
Case
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Reference no. IMD-7-2591
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Anand Narasimhan (International Institute for Management Development (IMD)); Shruti Bajpai (International Institute for Management Development (IMD))
Published by: International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Originally published in: 2024
Version: 26.06.2025
Length: 6 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Board; Organizational behavior; Inclusion; Equity; Diversity; Organizational culture; Corporate governance
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Abstract

This is a fascinating case about Adam Neumann's problematic behavior, which led to the downfall of WeWork, once one of America's most valued startups.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2009-2019.

Geographical setting

Country:
United States

Featured company

The We Company
Employees:
1001-5000
Turnover:
USD 3.25 billion
Industry:
Real estate
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Governance at WeWork: Adam Neumann's Erratic Behavior
Teaching note
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Reference no. IMD-7-2591-T
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Anand Narasimhan (International Institute for Management Development (IMD)); Shruti Bajpai (International Institute for Management Development (IMD))
Published by: International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Originally published in: 2025
Version: 25.06.2025
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Published sources
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Abstract

This is a fascinating case about Adam Neumann's problematic behavior, which led to the downfall of WeWork, once one of America's most valued startups.

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Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2009-2019.

Geographical setting

Country:
United States

Featured company

The We Company
Employees:
1001-5000
Turnover:
USD 3.25 billion
Industry:
Real estate

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Thumbnail image for product with reference number IMD-7-2591-T
Governance at WeWork: Adam Neumann's Erratic Behavior
Teaching note
-
Reference no. IMD-7-2591-T
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Anand Narasimhan (International Institute for Management Development (IMD)); Shruti Bajpai (International Institute for Management Development (IMD))
Published by: International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Originally published in: 2025
Version: 25.06.2025
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Published sources
View full details