Should You Fight to Keep a Star?

In this case, students discussed and analyzed the value of having a "star" on your team, and the issues that can arise when doing so. Connor, a managing director at an investment bank, finds himself in a bind when a superstar on his team, Alysha, announces that she's leaving to join a competitor. Making matters worse, she may take another employee, Trent, with her. Connor has to decide whether to make Alysha a counteroffer, entice Trent to stay with a promotion, or try to recruit an outside hire. This fictional case study by Boris Groysberg features expert commentary by Mehtab Bhogal and Krista Mathews.