Just in Case Studies.
Real Stories that High Performing Organizations Get Right
Economic development isn’t just about projects — it’s about people, partnerships, and the cultures that sustain both. Every community faces moments that test its values: when the pressure is on, when trust is strained, or when growth challenges identity. Just in Case Studies turns those moments into learning tools that strengthen the way we lead together.
Each case study invites you to pause, reflect, and act. You’ll explore real-world scenarios drawn from the frontlines of economic development — the hard calls, the blurred lines, the courageous conversations. Through discussion and creative exercises, teams discover how culture isn’t something we talk about after the fact; it’s something we practice in the moment.
How to Play:
Click the buttons below to explore each Case Study.
Read the scenario together — picture it as if it’s your own day at work.
Talk through the reflection questions.
Complete the “Create It” prompt to turn insights into action.
Try more than one if time allows — consistency and care grow stronger with practice.
Consistency Case Studies - Part 1
The Consistency Case Studies explore what it takes to stay anchored when values meet pressure. They’re about trust, alignment, and integrity — the inner compass of high-performing cultures.
When legal limits meet public pressure, how do you stay honest without breaking trust?
When every stakeholder pulls in a different direction, can you stay true to mission over momentum?
When the outside world turns your project into a headline, how do you keep culture calm and centered?
When influence challenges integrity, what does ethical courage look like in real time?
When success brings more demands, how do you protect your team’s focus and well-being?
Care Case Studies - Part 2
The Care Case Studies focus on empathy in action — listening deeply, leading inclusively, and choosing connection over convenience. They remind us that strong economies start with strong relationships.
When progress meets pushback, how do you turn fear into meaningful dialogue and shared purpose?
When a community’s identity feels divided, how do we honor every worker’s contribution?
When cooperation meets competition, what behaviors make regionalism more than a slogan?
When opportunity arrives, how do you make sure growth includes everyone from the start?
When a new leader steps in, how do you balance honoring legacy with welcoming change?