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Abstract

In 1995, Wendy Kopp, Founder and President of Teach for America, faces a worsening budget shortfall and sharpening challenges from education experts concerning her organization's mission and effectiveness. Provides information on the leadership development of the protagonist, tracing her youth and education and the process of launching Teach for America. Raises questions about social entrepreneurship, organizational and leadership development, and sustainability of leadership.
Location:
United States
Size:
50 employees, USD8 million revenues
Other setting(s):
1995
Compact case
Supplement
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Reference no. 9-407-031
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Bill George (Harvard Business School); Diana Mayer (Harvard Business School); Andrew N McLean (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2006
Version: 11 April 2007
Length: 4 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Careers and career planning; Employee morale; Entrepreneurial management; Families and family life; Leadership development; Recruitment; Social enterprise; Women executives
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Abstract

In 1995, Wendy Kopp, Founder and President of Teach for America, faces a worsening budget shortfall and sharpening challenges from education experts concerning her organization's mission and effectiveness. Provides information on the leadership development of the protagonist, tracing her youth and education and the process of launching Teach for America. Raises questions about social entrepreneurship, organizational and leadership development, and sustainability of leadership.

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Location:
United States
Size:
50 employees, USD8 million revenues
Other setting(s):
1995

Related

Compact case
Supplement
-
Reference no. 9-407-031
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Bill George (Harvard Business School); Diana Mayer (Harvard Business School); Andrew N McLean (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2006
Version: 11 April 2007
Length: 4 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Careers and career planning; Employee morale; Entrepreneurial management; Families and family life; Leadership development; Recruitment; Social enterprise; Women executives
View full details