Michiel R. Leenders

Michiel R. Leenders

Mike, Professor Emeritus at the Ivey School of Business, Western University, is the former Leenders Purchasing Management Association of Canada Chair and Director of the School’s PhD program. He chaired the operations management group for 25 years. He received a degree in mining engineering from the University of Alberta, his MBA from Western and his doctorate from the Harvard Business School.

Mike has written a large number of articles in a variety of magazines and journals. His four supply management texts have been translated into ten languages and include Reverse Marketing (The Free Press) and nine editions of Purchasing and Supply Management (McGraw Hill- Irwin). Mike has taught and consulted extensively both in Canada and internationally. He has received six major national and international awards including those from The Case Centre and the Financial Post. He was a Director of the ING Bank of Canada since its inception in 1997 until its sale in 2013. An active entrepreneur, he has founded six small companies.

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.