THE MENTOR

RELATIONSHIP TURNS
UPSIDE DOWN
 INTRODUCTION TO THE
CASE:
 Carol Lee was working in Larchmont Consulting.
 Walter Lemaire was the Senior Vice President of
the company.
 Lemaire was Lee’s mentor for several years.
 With his guidance, Lee was promoted to various
supervisory jobs.
 RELATIONSHIP TURNED
UPSIDE DOWN
 Walter moved up to start up a software venture
with Larchmont and Lee was promoted to his
place.

 But his new venture faltered and the partners

decided to give Lee the assignment to start up the
rescue operation.
 Carol’s discomfort grew as she reviewed the
history of the venture.
 She had to reverse all the doings of the Walter.
 And she found herself unable to discuss any of
her proposed solutions with Walter as it would be
like “pouring salts on his wound”
QUESTIONS FOR THE CASE
 QUESTION 1
 What is Carol’s role in Walter’s career
development now?
Should Larchmont have any such role? Why or
Why not?
 QUESTION 2
 What advice would you offer Carol for
approaching Walter?
 QUESTION 3
 If Carol had to dismiss Walter, how specifically
would you suggest she proceed?
 QUESTION 4
 Assume Carol has heard a rumor that Walter has
considered resigning. What she should do about
it?
THANK YOU!!
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