Ramesh Patel at Aragon Entertainment Limited

Abstract

Ramesh Patel, a high potential employee, was excited to be named to the company's New Horizons Board, a select team responsible for producing recommendations for new products or line extensions for Aragon Entertainment. Patel's co-worker and friend, Jeremy Gibson was also named to the Board, and the two were assigned to work together on a sub-taskforce. Patel was frustrated by Gibson's lack of effort and support on the taskforce and decides he must confront Gibson about his behavior.

Learning Objective: To explore the process of providing feedback and coaching for a peer. Provides opportunity for role-playing and experimentation.