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Case: The perils and pitfalls of leading change: A young managers turnaround journey ( the case is bellow the questions)

Preparation Questions

Answer the questions below (the answers should be clear and on point)

Your answers should be between 50-100 words long.

1. Do you think Oliveira was ready for the job? Why or why not?

2. What were the underlying reasons for Prado asking Oliveira to talk to Douglas Fischer? Was this part of Clothes & Accessories ’s leadership development strategy? What is your opinion about Clothes & Accessories strategy?

3. After the transition with Sarah Cavalho, it was clear that Oliveira should lead changes in the store. What changes should he implement? How?

4. Critique Oliveira’s approach on leading the turnaround process. What would you have done differently?

5. What were the underlying reasons for Prado asking Oliveira to talk to Douglas Fisher? Was this part of Clothes and Associates leadership development strategy? What is your opinion of Clothes & Associates strategy?

6. What should Oliveira do now?