James A. Erskine

James A. Erskine

Jim has taught operations management in all the teaching programs at the Ivey Business School and is a former chair of the Honors Business Administration Program. During a leave of absence in 1988-89, he served as dean of the Lahore University of Management Sciences in Pakistan. He has designed and conducted training and development programs for several large Canadian corporations as well as universities and government agencies. Jim is especially interested in management challenges at the operating level and issues surrounding implementation. Jim has over 40 years of experience in teaching and learning with cases and in writing cases.

Jim has been recognized as an Outstanding Contributor and World Ambassador by The Case Centre (formerly ECCH), by the World Association for Case Method Research and Application (WACRA) and by the North American Case Research Association (NACRA). Jim is a 3-M Teaching Fellow, an award that recognizes him as one of Canada's best university professors. He is the recipient of the Edward G. Pleva Teaching Excellence Award, the highest teaching honour at Western University and six other major teaching awards.

Writing Cases (fifth edition, 2019)

DIGITAL BOOK. The fifth edition of this best seller set is a clear and practical guide on how to write good cases quickly. Case writing is identified as a three-phase process with major quality checks along the way. Writing Cases is only available as a two book set in combination with Learning with Cases.

Teaching with Cases (fourth edition, 2023), includes Learning with Cases

DIGITAL BOOK. This book is written for those interested in participative learning. It is designed to make life easier for all new case teachers and to expand the horizons of those more seasoned. Coverage includes preparation for class using the Case Teaching Plan, classroom management, evaluation of student contributions to class discussions, case use variations with a new section on online teaching, and case use in a non-case environment. Teaching with Cases is only available as a two book set in combination with Learning with Cases.

Aprende con casos (2017)

LIBRO DIGITAL. Aprende con casos es una guía completa y práctica. Su enfoque claro y simple, paso a paso, va a mejorar la preparación individual, la discusión en grupo pequeño y el rendimiento en clase.

Learning with Cases (fifth edition, 2018)

DIGITAL BOOK. Learning with Cases is a comprehensive and practical guide. Its clear and simple, step by step approach will enhance individual preparation, small group discussion and classroom performance. Faithfully repeating the three stage learning process will enable participants to become more successful professionals in their chosen career.

Apprendre cas par cas (2017)

LIVRE NUMÉRIQUE. Apprendre cas par cas est un guide pratique et complet. Son approche par étape facilitera votre préparation aux cours et votre travail en petit groupe, ce qui contribuera à améliorer votre rendement en classe.