Bennie Wiley at the Partnership, Inc

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Case

Reference no. 9-406-012

Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour

Authors: Laura Morgan Roberts (Harvard Business School); Victoria W Winston (Harvard Business School)

Published by: Harvard Business Publishing

Originally published in: 2005

Version: 12 December 2006

Length: 16 pages

Data source: Field research

Topics: Diversity; Business models; African Americans; Career planning; Growth strategy; Minority & ethnic groups; Power and influence; Leadership; Women in business; Non-profit organizations

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Abstract

Benaree Wiley, an African American, female HBS graduate (class of 1972), was appointed CEO and president in 1991 of The Partnership, a Boston-based nonprofit dedicated to developing leadership potential in professionals of color and in increasing their representation in area businesses and institutions. The organization suffered from a lack of unity among the board, an unclear mission, and financial challenges, including debt in excess of USD100,000. Starting with only an administrative assistant, Wiley built the organization from the ground up, using her ability to develop and nurture relationships as the basis for growth. In December 2004, Wiley announced her impending retirement, leaving the organization with the strategic challenge of moving its programs and services to a level of greater impact (beyond the Boston community), without the leadership of its heralded CEO.

Location:

United States, Massachusetts

Size:

5 employees

Other setting(s):

2005