
Prudence in a maze of metaphors
Prudence in a maze of metaphors follows a fictional woman navigating workplace barriers like the Sticky Floor, Glass Ceiling, and Motherhood Penalty. Though rooted in gender dynamics, the case expands to explore systemic challenges tied to race, class, disability, and privilege. It offers a flexible framework for instructors to spark meaningful dialogue on inclusion, bias, and structural inequality. By encouraging peer learning and self-reflection, it equips leaders to handle difficult conversations and foster inclusive cultures. The case also opens space to explore how different groups, including men, experience career stagnation. What invisible barriers are shaping your path?

Cases written by IMD faculty have been celebrated at this year’s EFMD Case Writing Competition.

Cases written by IMD faculty have been celebrated at this year’s Case Centre Awards and Competitions.

For the second year in a row, IMD ranked fourth in The Case Centre Impact Index 2024