UVA Darden School of Business and The Washington Post Joint Series “Case in Point” to Continue in 2015

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia — 6 February 2015 — The Washington Post with theUniversity of Virginia Darden School of Business joint series “ Case in Point” will continue in 2015.

The successful series, which just published its 100th edition, shares real-life lessons companies, nonprofits and government organizations have learned from confronting complex challenges. Most “Case in Point” articles are based on Darden Business Publishing case studies. Darden’s publishing arm is the second largest case provider in the United States and third in the world.

“The ‘Case in Point’ Series is a valuable opportunity for educators to reach the broader business community,” says Darden’s Dean Bob Bruner, who authored the 100^tharticle. “Business leaders must learn from the challenges of the past to build for the future.”

The next “Case in Point,” to be published on Sunday, 8 February, shares outerwear company Patagonia,Inc.’s important lesson on how core values can drive company behavior.

For the 2015 series’ run, highlights will include cases on Chevy Volt, Heinz, New York City Parks and Recreation and The Nature Conservancy.

“The insights from Darden’s faculty and alumni give our readers a view into real-world business problems — and solutions,” said Kelly Johnson, Sunday business editor for The Washington Post. “The range of topics — innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, ethics, strategy and the art of management — makes for a lively addition to our coverage.”

“Case in Point” appears every other Sunday in The Washington Post business section.