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The episode you are about to watch revolves around the first stage in the process of taking CanGo public. This involves developing a "dog and pony" show. That is a presentation that makes the case that CanGo is ready for an IPO by providing detailed information about all aspects of CanGo's business. It is a huge and immensely important task because if the presentation fails, so will CanGo's IPO. This is obviously not a project that can be delegated to one person. The task is too big, timing is too tight, and it requires integrating different perspectives and different areas of expertise. Much of the work in organizations today has these characteristics and it is typically performed in autonomous work teams. The Introductory Video is focused on the formation of a work team assigned to develop CanGo's "dog and pony" show. It explores the major considerations involved in forming effective work teams. As you watch the Introductory Video, pay close attention to how the team that is assigned the task of preparing the "dog and pony" show presentation is formed and to the instructions and guidance the team is given. Click on the video window now to view the Introductory Video.
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CanGo is approaching a crucial time in its history as it prepares for an IPO. If the IPO is successful, CanGo will be accountable to an important new stakeholder in the company - shareholders. Before an IPO can happen, it is important that potential investors have a good understanding of what CanGo does and why it will be successful as a publicly owned company. It is especially important to convince an investment bank or brokerage house that CanGo is worth taking public and that the initial period after the IPO will go well.